QBE North America Promotes Jordan Atkinson to President of NAU Country Insurance Company
NEW YORK, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QBE North America today announced that Jordan Atkinson has been named President of NAU Country Insurance Company, effective August 18. NAU Country is QBE North America's $4 billion Crop insurance business, specializing in multiple-peril crop insurance (MPCI).
Atkinson will report directly to Julie Wood, Chief Executive Officer, QBE North America, and join the Executive Management Board.
'We are thrilled to bring Jordan's deep expertise and leadership to this role at NAU Country – a leading provider of Crop insurance in the United States,' said Julie Wood, QBE North America CEO. 'Throughout his 15-year tenure, Jordan has built and fostered strong industry and agent relationships, amassed deep business and institutional knowledge, and established himself as a trusted and respected leader within our organization. This combined with his substantial technical and industry expertise will be instrumental in further strengthening the profitability and performance of NAU Country.'
Atkinson succeeds long-serving NAU Country President, Jim Korin, who announced his intention to retire earlier this year.
'We are extremely grateful for Jim's 25 years of service and the invaluable leadership he has provided during his tenure at NAU Country,' Wood said. 'He has played a critical role in building the NAU Country brand as a market-leading provider of multiple-peril crop insurance. We wish him well in his upcoming retirement.'
Atkinson has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience, and deep ties to agriculture and farming in the United States. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of NAU Country. Before that, he held various roles of increasing responsibility across the organization's marketing, branch management and claims teams. He is a graduate of East Carolina University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with honors.
About QBE North AmericaQBE North America is a global insurance leader helping customers solve unique risks, so they can stay focused on their future. Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2024 of $7.3 billion. QBE Insurance Group's results can be found at qbe.com. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, QBE operates out of 26 countries around the globe, with a presence in every key insurance market. The North America division, headquartered in New York, conducts business primarily through its insurance company subsidiaries. The actual terms and conditions of any insurance coverage are subject to the language of the policies as issued. Additional information can be found at qbe.com/us or follow QBE North America on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
About NAU CountryNAU Country Insurance Company is a leading multi-peril crop insurance company passionate about serving the American farmer and supporting their agents in the continental U.S. Headquartered in Ramsey, MN with branch offices in 9 locations, NAU Country has grown over the years by providing outstanding customer service and leading-edge technology. NAU Country is currently licensed in 48 states and employs over 1,200 field and office staff across the country. As a division of QBE Insurance Group Ltd., one of the top 20 insurers worldwide, NAU Country has the financial strength for today's insurance environment. Visit us at naucountry.com for more information and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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