QBE Insurance Group
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.
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.
Interview - Ben Wright: Property boom
Despite the recession, Keelan Westall's head Ben Wright tells Mairi MacDonald the business has ambitious expansion plans.
QBE to partner with rugby stars at this years Biba conference
QBE are joining with Guinness premiership players to welcome brokers to their rugby-themed stand at this years BIBA conference.
One Call strikes Malta deal
Doncaster-based broker One Call insurance has become the latest intermediary to set up its own risk carrying captive insurer, Post has learnt.
Oil spill could cost $3.5bn
The Deepwater Horizon oil slick approaching the Louisiana coastline could cost the insurance industry $3.5bn (£2.3bn).
Perseverance places KGM up for sale
Lloyd's motor insurer KGM has become the latest in its sector to be put up for sale.
10 years ago: Limit merger off after QBE approach
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from past an article published 10 years ago reveals.
QBE appoints global head of distribution
QBE has appointed Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution.
QBE outlines refinancing arrangement
QBE has launched an issue to institutional investors of 20 year zero coupon senior convertible securities raising $850m ($1.31bn).
QBE wins crash for cash case
A collaboration between the counter fraud teams of QBE and law firm DWF has seen two people given a suspended sentence and one a sentence of conditional discharge.
QBE CEO content with alllowances for large claims after $470 Q1 hit
QBE has revealed that its estimated large risk and catastrophe claims, which are defined as net claims of $2.5m and above, for the year to date are $470m. This compares with an estimated net $430m for the same period in 2009.
New recruit at Markel to help grow accident and health business
Property and casualty insurer Markel International, has recruited Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.