QBE Insurance Group
Bloodstock: Beating the odds
The going is tough for bloodstock insurers, with overcapacity, pressure on rates and a tendency towards self insurance. Jane Bernstein reports on the financial pressures involved in the industry.
Millar joins QBE claims
The former head of specialist claims operations at Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance Julian Millar has joined QBE.
Allianz raids QBE for new casualty boss
Allianz Commercial has appointed QBE’s Stuart Reoch as its new casualty manager for its Birmingham Centre of Excellence.
Career development & CSR news: Row, row, row your boat... across the Channel for charity
A team from three Lloyd's market companies have combined forces to undertake the charity challenge of rowing the 21 miles across the English Channel to France in a six-person Thames cutter boat, aiming to beat the existing world record time of two hours…
Regional review - Manchester: The Mancunian way
Manchester is a diverse city, full of character and currently undergoing something of a rebirth. Daniel Dunkley visits the city and finds a thriving insurance market.
Spotlight on talent: The youth of today
A recent Chartered Insurance Institute report was deeply critical of the insurance industry's efforts at recruiting the next generation. Rachel Gordon examines whether effective engagement is really that bad.
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QBE offers E&O in Canada
QBE has been granted service company status by Lloyd’s to provide errors and omissions insurance to SME's in Canada.
News analysis: Will the Deepwater Horizon oil rig losses dent reinsurer capital?
With Swiss Re estimating insured losses of up to $3.5bn, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster could become the largest loss the energy market has witnessed since the Piper Alpha explosion in 1988. Katherine Blackler investigates.
QBE appoints two to new division
Following the integration of its casualty and motor divisions in March, QBE has made two appointments to support the integration and development of the new division.
QBE moves to placate shareholder concerns over claims exposure
QBE has moved to distance itself from market rumours about its exposure to the Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster and UK motor liability claims.
Energy - Deepwater Horizon impact: In deep water?
Stephanie Denton reports on the fallout for the energy market from the recent Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explosion.
BVCAIS targets 10% D&O rate reduction
Members of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association could benefit from a 10% reduction in premium rates after the launch of BVCA Insurance Services.
QBE opens Canada Lloyd’s office
QBE has opened an office in Toronto to service its Lloyd’s business for the Canadian commercial insurance market.
Career development & CSR news: Andy is Key for Leeds
Andy Key of Leeds Carnegie has been named QBE director of rugby of the season at the Guinness premiership awards in London.
Ex-Brokerbility chiefback with new team
Former Brokerbility chief executive Stuart Randall has teamed up with senior staff from Evergreen and Axa for his return to the insurance market, Post has learnt.
Chartis, QBE and Dual back £1bn GWP private equity start up
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association has today launched BVCA Insurance Services to help members and their investee companies with their insurance needs.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
QBE takes to the road
This month QBE is taking to the road to explain the benefits of early claims reporting to motor insurance brokers and clients around the UK in a series of educational roadshows.
BIBA 2010: What did you miss?
Catch up with all the news from the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference.
Allianz tops Towergate service survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
Biba on flim: Insurance leaders views on the new UK government
Insurance Age reporter Liz McMahon tracked down key industry figures at this week's Biba conference to get their reactions - and hopes - for the new coalition Government
QBE raids Allianz for new broker manager
QBE has appointed Judy Holt to the newly created role of manager, broker development, to support the continued expansion of QBE’s offering in the UK and Ireland.