QBE Insurance Group
Evergreen snapped up by QBE
Service-led specialist insurer's brand and renewal rights transferred to QBE European Operations
QBE aims to improve broker service with new claims system
Insurer selects new claims management solution
2009: stepping into the unknown
A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.
QBE strengthens PI team
Nicola Marshall appointed as senior underwriter
The gateway to the South west
As well as offering plenty of opportunities in the city itself, Bristol is ideally situated for access to the profitable West Country and South Wales markets. Compounded by the rise in popularity of provincial brokers and the quest for local knowledge,…
New claims manager for BiBU
Andrew Notman is to focus on rural risks across the country
QBE strengthens regional presence with AIG hire
Casualty underwriter joins the expanding Manchester team
QBE broker relationship chief to retire
Peter O'Neill to retire at end of the year
QBE to dispose of personal lines motor account
Book represents about 10% of overall motor account
QBE grows Leeds team
It follows expansion at QBE's Manchester operation
An uphill struggle
The insurance industry and police have recently joined forces in an initiative designed to quash fraudulent activity, however it continues to rise, particularly in the motor arena. Liz Booth uncovers some typical attempts to defraud
'Flurry of activity' part of QBE regional growth plans
Insurer quickly expands Manchester office
QBE named as premier rugby sponsor
The insurer has become a sponsor of the Guinness Premiership
QBE to outsource IT in bid to improve service
The insurer said it would help accelerate a programme to improve service levels
QBE boosts Manchester office
The insurer has strengthened its Manchester team with hires from NIG, Towergate and Allianz
QBE states its European ambitions
Steve Burns, CEO of QBE European operations, said the company was looking to acquire in mainland Europe
Out of the ordinary?
A typical commuter town, Chelmsford is home to a wide selection of small businesses and offers easy access to London. Jessica Pothering asks if it is this very ordinariness that makes its insurance market stand out
QBE's UK regional and Europe GWP soars by 26%
European operations as a whole reported a rise in GWP of 20% for the first half of 2009
Straight talking
Terry Whittaker cuts to the chase with Martin Friel: he doesn't suffer fools gladly and robustly defends QBE's pricing strategy, but is also prepared to expose his human side
QBE plans to raise awareness through regional SME e-trading
QBE is gearing up for a major push into the regional small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) market, ...