QBE Insurance Group
QBE to make full year loss after writedown
QBE has announced it will make a full year loss of $250m after a significant writedown on the value of its US operation.
Dominic Clayden to begin work at QBE in two weeks
Aviva UK general insurance claims director Dominic Clayden is leaving the Norwich-based insurer today ahead of starting his new role as claims director for QBE Europe on 9 December.
Insurers praise speed of London market response to Nairobi mall attack
The speed of the London market response to September’s Nairobi shopping mall siege demonstrates its authority in reacting to terrorist events, those involved in the response have told Post.
Trio of underwriters join Warrior as Hiscox bolsters casualty team
Hiscox has boosted its casualty team with the appointment of three underwriters with management liability experience to work with ex-Beazley D&O specialist Chris Warrior to build the US and international books of business.
HCC swoops for QBE underwriter to boost PI team
HCC International has hired professional indemnity underwriter Nicola Marshall to join its London-based PI team.
My best XV Selected by Russell Berry, Towergate
Russell Berry, graduate trainee at Towergate Underwriting, selects his best XV and wins two tickets to see England v Argentina on 9 November in the QBE Rugby Internationals.
Aviva personal lines CUO Robinson returning to RSA
Aviva's personal lines chief underwriting officer Hayley Robinson is to return to RSA from next week, Post understands.
Editors comment: Trick or treat?
Aviva has done it this year, as has QBE, while brokers such as Towergate have got in on the act too – but now it seems it’s the trade bodies’ turn to follow suit.
Market Moves: Busy insurers make a raft of hires along with a number of key departures
Insurers led the way in a recruitment frenzy this week. AIG swooped for a head of commercial property, while Hardy acquired a property treaty business unit manager. There were departures too, with QBE’s Steven Burns announcing retirement from full time…
Opportunistic Fraud: Zero tolerance
With opportunistic fraud attracting little public attention compared with large-scale organised fraud, the insurance sector is battling to change attitudes to such crime and develop methods to catch its perpetrators.
C-Suite: Crystal clear on cyber crime cover
The industry needs to foster greater understanding and awareness of the very real threat of cyber crime.
My best XV Selected by Peter Fice, QBE Europe
With the QBE-sponsored autumn rugby internationals on the horizon, Peter Fice, director of property for QBE Europe, selects his best XV.
Win tickets for England vs Argentina at Twickenham
With the QBE Rugby Internationals kicking off next month, Post and QBE, the official insurance partner of England Rugby, have teamed up to give two readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch England take on Argentina at Twickenham on 9 November.
QBE's Burns returning to Australia
Former QBE Europe CEO Steven Burns has announced his retirement from fulltime executive work for lifestyle and personal reasons. He will take a short sabbatical and rejoin QBE in January 2014 based in Sydney on a part-time basis.
QBE’s Burns to retire from executive work
Former QBE Europe chief executive Steven Burns will not take on the role of group chief financial officer as planned.
UK General puts motor book back with Ageas
UK General has switched its £20m commercial motor book back to Ageas less than 12 months after it struck a capacity agreement with QBE.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2013: Winners announced
Growing once again in popularity, the fifth annual Insurance Fraud Awards received a record number of entries, reflecting the industry's on-going determination to stamp out insurance fraud across the UK.
Solicitors' PI: Taking a gamble
While their low prices make unrated carriers an attractive option for solicitors seeking professional indemnity insurance, are they worth the risk? And do small law firms have any alternative?
Roundtable: Fraud: Seeking a knockout blow
How are recent changes to the legal landscape and calls for a more collaborative approach impacting the insurance industry’s fight against fraud?
Aviva tops lists of most valuable insurance brands
Aviva, RSA and Axa have topped a list of the UK’s top 50 most valuable insurance brands compiled by brand valuation agency Brand Finance.
Top 20 UK insurers
A focus to the top 20 UK insurers
Brand analysis: Market Forces
Despite economic constraints, regulation, boardroom reshuffles and reputational issues – the outlook for insurance brands remains positive.
The 2013 Underwriting Service Awards shortlist revealed
Allianz and Zurich lead the way on the shortlist for the Underwriting Service Awards 2013 with eight and seven nods respectively.
World Trade Center developer's suit against insurers is dismissed
A legal ruling has left real estate developer Larry Silverstein unable to recoup any of the $1.2bn (£746m) recovered by World Trade Center insurer QBE and three Lloyd’s syndicates.