QBE Insurance Group
QBE's private prosecution sees fraudster jailed
A fraudster has been given a 12 month custodial sentence as a result of a private prosecution launched by QBE.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2015: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2015 (headquarters not featured)
700 QBE shareholders begin A$200m class action lawsuit
700 of QBE's shareholders are attempting to recover over A$200m (£93m) from the insurance giant after its share price collapsed in December 2013.
Video: England Rugby captain Chris Robshaw
As the build up to the Rugby World Cup intensifies, England captain Chris Robshaw took some time out of his hectic schedule to jump in a black cab with Post news editor Callum Brodie to talk about the similarities between risk management in the boardroom…
QBE confirms Lingafelter appointment in Asia-Pacific
QBE has confirmed the appointment of Mark Lingafelter, previously managing director and CEO of Chubb in Australia.
Crawford's Allan to join QBE in Singapore
Global loss adjuster Crawford has made two senior appointments in Asia as the firm's Singapore general manager Martin Allan leaves for QBE.
QBE Europe eyes full year growth after delivering soaring H1 profits
A benign catastrophe period and continued favourable prior accident year reserve development have been credited for an 184% increase in insurance profit to $278m (£178m) at QBE European Operations at the halfway marker.
QBE gains in first half from asset sales and improved COR; CEO targets growth
Sydney-headquartered QBE saw a 24% rise in first half after tax profits to $488m (£331m) compared with $392m in the first half of last year.
Insurance quiz of the week - 14 August 2015
It’s that time to put your knowledge of this week’s insurance news stories to the test. Once again, it’s not just for fun – England rugby tickets are up for grabs!
Win England vs Ireland rugby tickets by completing the Post quiz
For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the England vs Ireland 2015 QBE International at Twickenham on 5 September complete this week's Post news quiz.
Insurance quiz of the week - 31 July 2015
It’s that time to put your knowledge of this week’s insurance news stories to the test – and this time it’s not just for fun. It is serious.
Standfield to leave QBE to join Australia broker group
Post understands Shaun Standfield, QBE's chief underwriting officer for Asia, is to leave the insurer to join an Australian broking group.
Fagen appointed QBE group chief strategy officer
Colin Fagen, QBE's CEO for Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed to a newly created role as group chief strategy officer.
Roundtable: Reputation: Time to start building bridges
The insurance industry’s reputation is at a low, with recent reports highlighting a lack of consumer trust. How can insurers work towards improving the public’s perception of them?
UK businesses report increased trade credit concerns
UK businesses are increasingly worried about their trading environment - with 22% of businesses saying their trade credit risk had increased over the past six months, QBE research has found.
Walker begins Hong Kong QBE journey
Mark Walker, previously CEO of RSA Hong Kong, has started his role as CEO of QBE's Hong Kong operations.
Markel appoints new senior underwriter and head of professional indemnity
Markel International has appointed David Sawyer as senior underwriter and head of professional indemnity in its professional and financial risks division.
Broker talent: painful breakups
As recent court cases have shown, leaving a company to join a competitor can be a less than straightforward affair.
Crossrail: Crossing the finishing line
With just three years to go until London’s Crossrail transport link is operational, Post investigates the experience so far for the insurance industry players involved in the project.
Recycling: A smoking gun
The plumes of smoke staining the skyline are often signs that a scrap metal yard or warehouse full of recyclate has caught fire. While it’s a distraction for the bored commuter, this troublesome sector leaves underwriters scratching their heads.
Analysis: Asia's high growth markets
Insurers see high growth potential in several large countries across Asia but caution is needed. Nicky Burridge explains.
Former QBE underwriter Bathia to join new Capita-backed syndicate
Capita Managing Agency and Panamanian insurer Istmo Re have received "in principle" approval from the Lloyd's Franchise Board to establish a new Lloyd's syndicate under Capita management.
C-Suite - Insurer: Pulling in the same direction
We all need to work together to provide clarity and give clients a fairer deal, says Amanda Doran, head of commercial combined, QBE.
Peter Fice and Mark Winslade head to Aviva
Aviva has hired industry veterans Peter Fice and Mark Winslade to bolster its corporate and speciality risk team.