QBE Insurance Group
News review: March
MMA outlined 'phase two' of its commercial roll out with the establishment of three new regional trading centres.
Reportage: The legal expenses landscape
Louise Meeson asks what is on the horizon for the legal expenses sector following the implementation of the Ministry of Justice reforms and explores the implications of the Jackson proposals.
Power Hour: Socially acceptable?
This month's power hour discusses the potential business opportunities of rapidly growing social media and asks how brokers of all shapes and sizes can get involved. Martin Friel reports.
QBE announces chairman’s retirement
QBE Insurance has announced the retirement of chairman John Cloney effective 4 July 2010 and the election of his successor Belinda Hutchinson.
Towergate launches special trade risks facility
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction (TULAC) has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
QBE restructures business
QBE European Operations has restructured its product underwriting and distribution divisions.
Promoting disaster recovery
Small and medium-sized businesses often do not have effective plans in place for when a business-critical emergency strikes, writes Jane Bernstein
SMEs prefer to deal direct for risk management
Over a third of UK small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would rather buy their insurance direct and less than a quarter would go to a broker for advice on risk management, according to QBE research
QBE boosts Manchester office
QBE European Operations has appointed Simon Smith as property underwriter in its Manchester office.
QBE appoints new motor chief
QBE European Operations has announced the appointment of Steve Dickie to the position of Motor Fleet Portfolio Manager within its motor division.
QBE becomes partner to RFU
On 3 February QBE announced an agreement to become the official insurance partner of England rugby.
Polly C
Polly has always appreciated Sheilas' Wheels' love of all things pink and was intrigued when she was invited to the Haymarket Hotel to hear its "secret" announcement.
Market moves: A monthly look at who is moving where
Neil Cook has joined Equity & General Insurance Services, based in Rugby. He will adopt the role of specialist risk negotiator and head up his own team focusing on placing complex commercial and household risks. He will deal with clients that have faced…
QBE takes to the road to rally property interest
QBE is to make a renewed effort to win broker business through a nationwide road show as it develops its strategy to become a top five property insurer
Viewpoint: It's not over yet
Clare Ryder fears the worst is yet to come for insurers and brokers alike, with 2010 likely to see an increasing pressure on rates, cash reserves and staff, compounded by skyrocketing insurance claims
QBE adds to trade credit team
Ray Massey appointed as Martin Penn moves into new role
QBE raids Fusion for senior underwriter
Martin Nixon joins the insurer's Manchester office
QBE puts personal lines motor book into runoff
Condemned slice of business accounts for 10% of overall motor book
QBE boosts Birmingham office
Chris Tomkins has been appointed to position of senior property underwriter
Evergreen owners pledge commitment to service
QBE insists service levels will be maintained
Outlook 2010
The only certainty over the coming year is change, with brokers seeking new avenues to secure their businesses while regulatory control could undergo seismic shifts in the UK and Europe, writes Jessica Pothering
Playing rough
With insurers bolstering profitability through substantial reserve releases that have, in turn, caught the eyes of investors, brokers may be waiting in vain for the return of a hard market, writes Edward Murray
New claims management for European operations
System implemented to improve broker relations
Markerstudy hires niche underwriting manager
Steve Stone joins Markerstudy from QBE