QBE North America said April 11 that Shruti Patel joined aschief human resources officer.

Patel replaces Hy Pomerance, who was recently appointedchief human resources officer, emerging markets.

Patel, who is based in New York City, will serve as a memberof the company's executive management board and its leadership team. Mostrecently, Patel worked at AmericanInternational Group Inc. as vice president, human resources.

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