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Jun 24, 2025

Mark Pasko joins MAPFRE USA as EVP, general counsel and secretary

New hire previously served as chief legal officer of QBE North America

American insurance company MAPFRE USA, a subsidiary of Spanish multinational MAPFRE Group, has appointed Mark Pasko as the company’s new executive vice president, general counsel and company secretary.

Effective as of July 21, Pasko will oversee MAPFRE’s legal, regulatory and government affairs in the US, as well as compliance, state filings and corporate governance matters.

Pasko enters the role with over 20 years of experience in the corporate counsel, insurance and management space.

Before joining MAPFRE he served as chief legal officer of QBE North America, a global insurance and reinsurance company and part of QBE Insurance Group.

During his almost nine-year tenure, he managed the legal and regulatory affairs for QBE’s North American and Bermuda operations.

Prior to this, Pasko also held the position of senior vice president and associate general counsel at American International Group, a global insurance organization.

He was also an associate at New Jersey law firm Riker Danzig for over three years.

‘We are excited to have Mark join the leadership team at MAPFRE USA,’ says Jaime Tamayo, President and CEO of MAPFRE USA.

‘He is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the insurance industry that will directly support our strategic goals. His proven ability to streamline complex operations and cultivate high-performance teams will play a critical role as we continue to pursue growth in an ever-evolving market.’

Pasko is based in New York, USA. MAPFRE is listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange.