QBE Insurance Group
In Depth: Ogden outrage – dismantling the discount rate
The decision to cut the Ogden discount rate for the first time in 16 years sent shock waves through the industry that will be felt for months and years to come.
QBE and Proteus to work with Steadfast for marine
Australian broking group Steadfast has signed an agreement with marine underwriting agency Proteus and insurance giant QBE for marine lines.
Former QBE Europe CEO Burns named Novae non-executive director
Novae has appointed Steven Burns as an independent non-executive director, to take effect from 31 March 2017.
Cyber regulation: Cyber’s new rules
The tightening of data regulation next year could drive demand for cyber cover and, with the reporting of breaches becoming compulsory, it may help underwriters price this new risk ever more accurately
XL Catlin appoints international head of cyber liability
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited an experienced cyber insurance professional to head its international cyber and technology underwriting team.
QBE Australia appoints Jon Fox as general manager of claims
QBE Australia and New Zealand has appointed Jon Fox as executive general manager of claims.
Chung joins Bank of China in Hong Kong
Ben Chung, former technical director at Hong Kong broker Nova Insurance, has joined Bank of China Insurance.
Insurance Council of Australia appoints Suncorp's Day as president
Following the sudden departure of QBE's former group COO Colin Fagen earlier this year, the Insurance Council of Australia has named his replacement as president.
Riding into the danger zone
The nature of their work means journalists and aid workers are often running into danger zones while others are looking to get out. Both professions have significant need for insurance but have sometimes struggled to obtain the cover they need at a price…
Tesla could enter insurance market with in-house policies
Tesla is planning to enter the insurance market with its own policies if industry products don’t reflect the needs of drivers.
Insurers playing insurtech catch-up in Asia, says Baker McKenzie
Insurers are playing insurtech catch-up compared to their financial services' peers in Asia says a leading law firm.
QBE estimates UK discount rate liabilities of £129m
Australian insurer QBE is expecting a one-off increase of $160m (£129m) for outstanding claims liabilities following a UK Ministry of Justice decision on the personal injury discount rate.
QBE looks to move £500m of business to new territory
QBE will move £500m of business, around 20% of its European operation, out of the UK in the wake of Brexit.
QBE Europe reports increase in COR due to weakened sterling
Australian insurer QBE has reported an increase in its combined operating ratio for its European division and a dip in it profits in the year 2016.
QBE appoints McMillan as COO
Sydney-headquartered QBE has appointed former CEO of Aviva Europe and chairman of global health insurance David McMillan as group chief operations officer.
QBE announces A$1bn share buyback after 2016 profit increase
Australian global giant QBE has seen its share price climb after posting its 2016 group performance today.
Airmic's John Hurrell on why insurers should assess risk culture
It is a well-established practice for underwriters to take into account risk management performance when assessing the risk profile of a business.
Fagen leaves QBE and ICA position
QBE's group chief operations officer Colin Fagen has left the company this week and as a result has relinquished his role as president of the Insurance Council of Australia.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017: Richard Pryce
CEO, QBE European Operations
Editor's comment: The concept of power
Another year and another Power List from your team at Post.
Insurance United Against Dementia calls on industry to help raise £10m for research institute
Campaign aims to unite the sector against the biggest cause of death in UK
Roundtable: Talking marketing tactics
With the industry seeking to find out just how a single view of the customer can be achieved, Post, in association with Visionware, brought together specialists in a roundtable to discuss how digital is driving business
Q&A: Colin Fagen, Insurance Council of Australia
Post interviews Colin Fagen, former group chief operations officer at QBE, who assumed the role as president of the board of the Insurance Council of Australia at the beginning of January.