MAPFRE USA Names Mark Pasko Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAPFRE USA President and CEO Jaime Tamayo today announced that Mark Pasko has been appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of MAPFRE USA effective July 21, 2025. In this role, Pasko will be responsible for MAPFRE's legal, regulatory and government affairs in the U.S., as well as compliance, state filings and corporate governance matters.
Pasko brings decades of corporate counsel, insurance and management experience to the company. He joins MAPFRE after having served most recently as Chief Legal Officer of QBE North America where he managed the legal and regulatory affairs for QBE's North American and Bermuda operations.
'We are excited to have Mark join the leadership team at MAPFRE USA,' said Tamayo. '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 received a law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School, a master of science in international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.
About MAPFRE USA
MAPFRE USA is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute MAPFRE Insurance, rated 'A' (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. MAPFRE Insurance is the largest auto and home insurer in Massachusetts and serves policyholders in 11 states across the United States. MAPFRE USA is part of MAPFRE Group, a global insurance company with a worldwide presence. For more information, please visit mapfreinsurance.com.
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