All QBE articles
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NewsQBE appoints Aon veteran Stanser to lead its European distribution
Maths Stanser is a previous chief commercial officer and head of financial institutions at Aon, before joining QBE in 2018.
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NewsRiverStone and QBE announce loss portfolio transfer deal
Run-off re/insurer takes on reserves of $1.2bn for Lloyd’s syndicate legacy business from QBE.
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NewsCyber-attacks doubled since 2020 – QBE research
The number of disruptive and destructive global cyber-attacks taking place each year will increase by 105% to the end of 2024, according to a report from insurer QBE.
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NewsQBE announces Desch as its country manager for Germany
Before joining QBE, Fabian Desch worked as a broker, starting his career with WTW.
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NewsAon Client Treaty expands its share of business for 2024
For 2024, all ACT’s existing carriers have renewed their participation with QBE continuing as the lead. Two new carriers have also come on board, Aon revealed.
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NewsQBE reveals disappointing H1 underwriting result
QBE North America posted a 106.9% combined ratio for the first six months, with a group-wide combined ratio barely into profit at 98.9%.
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NewsQBE International names Rob Stone CFO
He was most recently managing Equator Re, QBE’s inward reinsurance facility, before stepping in to run the Finance, Actuarial and Legal function
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NewsChris Killourhy to take the helm at QBE Re
He replaces interim MD Peter Wilkins, who took over following Steve Postlewhite’s departure earlier this year
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NewsDWIC 2022: Why we’re still talking about it
The buzz at the conference in Dubai was palpable from the minute it opened on 9 March
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NewsQBE Re undergoes organisational restructure
Peter Wilkins has been appointed to the newly-created role of chief underwriting officer QBE
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NewsQBE launches US specialty casualty re/insurer
Hires team from Berkshire Hathaway to lead new unit, headed by Karen London
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NewsInsuring the transition to net zero
Why insurers have a critical role to play in the shift away from fossil fuels
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NewsD&Os fear ‘COVID effect’ as responsibilities rise
Nearly a third worry decisions made during the pandemic could come back to haunt them - QBE
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NewsQBE hikes catastrophe allowance by 24% after extreme weather
Premiums could rise after insurer QBE increased its allowance for catastrophic weather claims by almost a quarter following a year of unprecedented weather events in Australia and the United States.
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NewsQBE joins the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance is an international group of institutional investors who are committed to transitioning their investment portfolios to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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NewsInsurers are trying to escape COVID-19 liability, watchdog tells UK Supreme Court
Tuesday’s hearing focused on how insurance law clauses, such as a so-called “but for” test, disease, composite peril, prevention of access and trends, should be applied in the case.
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People & OpinionQBE International’s chief underwriting officer to retire
O’Farrell will adopt a part-time role during the transition period, which will begin on 1 January 2021
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NewsQBE on track to reach robotics milestone of 30,000 claims tasks processed a week
By the end of this year, QBE will have 45 ‘robots’ in place completing 30,000 tasks a week across its European division. This is twice the number of robotics-facilitated tasks completed on a weekly basis at the end of 2019 and an increase of 15 ‘robots’. The ‘robots’ are created ...
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Jason Harris has joined QBE this month to take on the remit of CEO, International Division
Jason Harris has joined QBE this month to take on the remit of Chief Executive Officer, International Division, which includes European Operations, from Richard Pryce. Jason will work alongside Richard to ensure an orderly transition into the full role as soon as possible, subject to the usual regulatory approvals. As ...
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NewsQBE gives back over £10 million to motor fleet customers affected by lockdown
QBE has rebated £10.6 million in motor premiums to date to their motor fleet customers who have taken vehicles out of service during the Covid-19 pandemic.
