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QBE Europe merges underwriting divisions to form 'Brexit friendly' structure

Business insurance specialist QBE European Operations, a part of Australia’s QBE Insurance Group, has announced that it will combine its underwriting divisions into one business to form a single underwriting entity, under the leadership of Sam Harrison as managing director, insurance.   16 May 2017

Insurance

QBE denies Allianz takeover talks

Australia’s QBE Insurance Group has denied that it was in discussions with Germany’s Allianz or any other potential buyer for a potential M&A deal in a Jan. 30 official statement.   30 January 2017

Insurance

CRC grows with key C-suite hire moving over from Aon

QBE, WTW veteran to lead organic growth push, focusing on client alignment.   23 April 2025

Insurance

AIG hires QBE talent to drive go-to-market strategy at Blackboard

Blackboard Insurance, a subsidiary of American International Group (AIG), has hired QBE's Uwe Schoberth to expand market relationships and drive its go-to-market strategy.   6 June 2019

Insurance

QBE NA hires XL exec to lead Western region specialty underwriting

Re/insurer QBE North America, part of QBE Insurance Group, has appointed Marcia Blanco as senior vice president, Western region specialty underwriting and engagement leader.   3 May 2017

Insurance

QBE appoints negotiated lines head for Australia and New Zealand

QBE Australia and New Zealand has appointed of Alex Green as head of product – negotiated lines.   22 May 2017

Insurance

Enstar completes reinsurance deal with QBE

A subsidiary of Enstar Group has completed a transaction to reinsure the US multi-line property/casualty business of QBE Insurance Group. The company has obtained the regulatory approval.   12 January 2017

Insurance

QBE sees business avoiding expensive London Market

Australia’s QBE is observing that business that in the past went through the London Market is increasingly being processed at other international locations, driven by cost pressure and client demands.   28 February 2017

Insurance

Rating agencies react to QBE’s expected heavy 2020 loss

The Australian re/insurer anticipates a substantial net loss for fiscal year 2020.   21 December 2020

Insurance

QBE hires former CNA exec as chief underwriting officer of North America

Re/insurer QBE North America, part of QBE Insurance Group, has appointed John Beckman as chief underwriting officer. He will also serve as a member of the QBE North America executive management board and chair of the North America underwriting committee.   11 April 2017

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