The FSA has approved QBE's acquisition of Greenhill Underwriting Group, it was announced today. The transaction was completed on 29 April.

UK underwriting agency Greenhill has offices in Paris, Düsseldorf and Madrid. The company wrote around €45m of gross premium during 2004, in property, professional indemnity and general liability lines.

QBE said the acquisition would strengthen its presence in the continental European insurance market.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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