QBE Insurance Group
Roundtable: What will insurers of the future look like?
One of the big challenges the insurance industry faces is adapting to the increasing use of technology. Post, together with the Chartered Insurance Institute, took a look at what the future of the industry might look like
QBE attempts to reassure investors following Brexit
QBE Insurance Group attempted to calm investors ahead of the opening of the Australian stock exchange this morning with a statement claiming they do not anticipate any material impact on their day to day operations following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.
UK's Hertzell urges Australia's insurers to share data to prevent fraud
David Hertzell, head of a UK government taskforce on insurance fraud, has urged Australia's insurers to share data to help reduce fraud.
Broker - Commission: The question of commission
According to some, the trend for insurance brokers to ask for higher commissions shows no sign of abating – but is the evidence there to prove this is true?
Zurich hires from QBE for senior Australia claims role
Zurich has appointed Hilary Bates as chief claims officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Hong Kong's Nova hires Ben Chung as technical director
Hong Kong-headquartered broker Nova Insurance has appointed Ben Chung in a newly created role as technical director.
In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.
QBE inks British and Irish Lions sponsorship deal
QBE has announced a sponsorship agreement with the British and Irish Lions for its 2017 tour of New Zealand.
Interview: Richard Pryce - Keeping discipline
QBE European Operations CEO Richard Pryce talks about maintaining underwriting discipline in light of a heavily criticised sales email and contingency planning ahead of the EU referendum this summer
Video: QBE European Operations CEO Richard Pryce
Speaking to Post news editor Callum Brodie, QBE European Operations CEO Richard Pryce gives his take on industry game-changers in 2016, while also providing an insight into his own organisation's strategy.
Quiz of the week - 18 March
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
QBE to move on from England sponsorship with new sporting deal
QBE will unveil a new sporting sponsorship deal next month following the expiry of its partnership with England Rugby last year, Post can reveal.
QBE signs analytics partnership with WNS
India-based global business process management company WNS has signed a worldwide deal with Sydney-based insurance giant QBE.
QBE tradesman added to Applied Systems’ TAM panel
Applied Systems has expanded its TAM commercial lines panel with the addition of QBE tradesman.
Qatarlyst founder Sutherland passes away
James Sutherland, commercial director, Asia-Pacific, at AM Best and founder of Qatarlyst sadly passed away suddenly on 26 February in Hong Kong at the age of 58.
Iprism strikes deals with QBE and Gallaghers after Gable pulls two lines mid-term
Liechtenstein-based insurer Gable Holdings has exited the tradesmen and high-net worth household lines of business it offered through the Iprism Underwriting Agency portal mid-term.
GI CEO's urge against IPT increase in letter to Osborne
Twenty-three general insurance executives have written to Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne ahead of the 16 March Budget announcement, urging against a further increase in insurance premium tax.
QBE comes under fire for price promise to undercut SME rivals by at least 5%
QBE has come under fire from a number of quarters following a guarantee to "beat any price" from major insurers on selected quotes before the end of March.
Premium rates softened 3.4% in Asia-Pacific last year, says QBE
Australian insurance giant QBE saw rates softening on average 3.4% in Asia-Pacific (excluding Australia and New Zealand) in 2015 as competition intensified across the region.
QBE drawing up ‘Brexit’ contingency plans
QBE Insurance Group is currently drawing up contingency plans in the event of a ‘no’ vote in the forthcoming UK referendum on continued membership of the European Union.
Continuing soft rating environment reflected in London market results
Full-year results released by London market players to date are reflective of the continuing soft rating environment and companies' reserve releasing strategies, according to analysts. In addition, questions have been raised over whether inflated company…
QBE improves COR but sees 7% drop in GWP
QBE Insurance Group announced an improved combined operating ratio of 94% (2014: 96.1%) in its full-year results report today (23 February) against a 7% drop in gross written premiums to $14bn (£9.9bn) (2014: $15.9bn).
Asia Interview: Mark Walker, CEO - Hong Kong, QBE
Andrew Tjaardstra talks to Mark Walker six months into his role as QBE Hong Kong CEO at the Australian headquartered insurer's Quarry Bay office.
Steadfast's profit climbs 81% in first half
Australian broker network and underwriting agency Steadfast saw after tax profits climb 81% in the first half of fiscal year 2016 to A$37.9m (£19.4m).