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QBE backs manual handling campaign for construction
QBE has lent its support to an initiative from charity Backcare and manual handling experts Pristine Condition to reduce injuries in the construction industry.
Cooter targeting brokers in Covéa commercial lines relaunch
Covéa is planning to corner the difficult commercial lines market by winning over brokers through building closer relationships.
Cooter plans to double Covéa's commercial lines book
Covéa has announced ambitious plan to grow its commercial lines operation, positioning the firm as a mid-market regional business.
Market Moves: Ace, Bluefin, LV and Charles Taylor Insurance make new hires
It was honours even between the insurer and the broking sectors this week, with Ace once again leading the way for insurers with a couple of key hires.
QBE's credit rating downgraded
Ratings agency Moody's has downgraded QBE's credit rating from a A3 to Baa1 with a "negative" outlook.
Charles Taylor appoints director
Run-off specialist Richard Hayes has joined Charles Taylor Insurance Services as strategic business planning and development director and is charged with driving the firm's plans for growth in the insurance services market.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz await fallout from Savile abuse allegations
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC’s primary insurers during the 40 years that alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster, and could face sexual abuse claims of up to £30m.
QBE acquires HSBC's Macau GI business
HSBC Insurance (Asia) has entered into an agreement to dispose of its general insurance business in Macau to QBE Insurance (International) as the bank continues to sell insurance businesses in Asia.
Market Moves: Bluefin makes two key hires, while it was a busy week for insurers too
In a week in which cross-industry recruitment arrived thick and fast, Bluefin was the firm flying the flag for the broking sector, having announced two key hires in the form of a non-executive chairman and a head of high net worth. Not to be outdone by…
VIG acquires majority of QBE Makedonija
Austria's Vienna Insurance Group says is will become the number one insurer in the Macedonian market, following its acquisition of a majority stake in QBE Makedonija.
Law firms urged to go global to secure place on London market insurer panels
Law firms must improve their international focus if they are to earn a position on London market insurers’ panels, as claims bosses plan reviews of their legal partners.
QBE bolsters trade credit business with senior underwriter hire
QBE Trade Credit has swooped to recruit a former Atradius global sales manager as a senior underwriter.
Cyber attack readiness on the rise says QBE
Over two-thirds of UK businesses have plans in place for combating cyber crime and data breaches according to QBE.
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Markel raids QBE for professional and financial risks MD
James Hastings has been appointed managing director of Markel’s professional and financial risks division.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Brit COR improves to 93.2% in 2012
Brit has produced an operating profit of £113.6m for the full year 2012 (2011 restated: £68.4m) and an impoved combined ratio of 93.2% (2011 restated: 99.6%).
QBE planning 700 job cuts: report
QBE will cut 700 jobs across its worldwide operations according to a report from a media briefing held by the insurer and reinsurer.
QBE unveils cost-cutting plan as Burns takes group CFO role
QBE Europe chief executive Steven Burns is to relocate to Australia to take over from Neil Drabsch as group chief financial officer.
QBE European premium up 6% to £3.2bn
QBE has reported an 8% rise in net profit after tax to US$761m (2011: $704m) in 2012, while insurance profit was up 16% to $1.26bn (2011: $1.08bn) supported by a strong investment result.
QBE's 2012 profit below forecast; 700 jobs to be offshored
Global insurer QBE had an 8% increase in profit last year, but this fell below expectations as natural catastrophes hit the bottom line.
Tokio Marine Europe recruits underwriters from QBE, RSA
Tokio Marine’s European operation has swooped to recruit two underwriters to bolster its UK team.
Insurance Census: Race: Background check
In the final part of Post's Insurance Census on diversity in the industry, the focus is on race. To what extent does the sector offer equal opportunities to ethnic minorities - and how much has the situation improved in recent years?
A G Doré launches A&H portfolio
Lloyd’s A G Doré & Others Syndicate 2526 has launched a new portfolio focusing on accident and health cover.