QBE News
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and leadership changes from 8 to 12 December 2025
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NewsQBE predicts 40% rise in ransomware incidents by 2026
‘As British businesses expand their use of cloud infrastructure and AI tools, they are also reshaping their risk landscape,’ says cyber portfolio manager
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 22 to 26 September 2025
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NewsQBE promotes for new UK motor trade underwriting manager as veteran retires
’She has been a key member of our team for several years, particularly in her role as senior underwriter,’ says director of underwriting for motor
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NewsSupply chain risks leaving UK construction firms exposed
‘The confluence of global supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, labour shortages and sustainability goals present a complex risk landscape for the UK construction sector,’ says portfolio manager
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NewsNeal thanks colleagues for helping ‘turn the great ship of Lloyd’s around’
’Together we have worked tirelessly to restore Lloyd’s to its world-leading position,’ says departing chief executive
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NewsQBE’s plea as lithium-ion battery fires surge by 93%
’Raising awareness around safe charging, use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries is critical to keeping people and property safe,’ says practice leader
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NewsInsurance Times reveals headline results of 2025 eTrading survey
More than 750 broker respondents provided feedback on their eTrading experiences via software houses and insurer extranets
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NewsFull Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines 2024/25 is now available
Insurance Times reveals full insurer rankings on service across both commercial and personal lines, with 16 insurers included in 2025’s final report
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NewsBackchat: January/February 2025
Office moves, chairship conclusion, a podcast launch and a tour with a difference – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsLondon-based MGA announces £420m capacity deal with QBE
’It’s fantastic to be taking our partnership with QBE past the 25-year mark with this new five-year capacity deal,’ says leader
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NewsDiscount rate decision set to deliver premium decrease for motorists
’The increase of the personal injury discount rate should bring some consistency to aspects of how motor insurance premiums and payouts are calculated across the UK,’ says head of general insurance
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IT Awards 2024Insurance Times Awards 2024: QBE tackling mental health challenges with Minds in Business tool
Dave Dexter, QBE’s risk solutions practice leader, talks about the company’s entry for the Excellence in Risk Management award
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IT Awards 2024Insurance Times Awards 2024: QBE’s commitment to diversity and inclusion helps embed ‘sustainable cultural change’
Harry Benham, inclusion manager at QBE, talks about the firm’s entry for the Diversity and Inclusion Excellence award
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NewsMGA secures QBE seed funding for ‘algorithmic trading proposition’
Both firms believe algorithmic trading presents opportunities for growth in the future of insurance
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IT Awards 2024Insurance Times Awards 2024: Sedgwick touts ‘win-win’ business partnership with QBE
Adam Bayliss, resource solutions director at Sedgwick, talks about the firm’s partnership with QBE for the Business Partner of the Year award
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NewsQBE opens new office as part of UK broker strategy
’Brokers were clear about what they wanted,’ says head of trading
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NewsQBE raises the curtain on new cyber product
Group chief executive says ‘strategic investments’ in cyber has ‘strengthened’ the firm’s ability to ‘shield’ its clients
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NewsInsurer warns risk managers of growing cyber threats
’Risk managers need to look towards greater preparedness,’ says portfolio manager
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NewsQBE issues plea as fires linked to lithium-ion batteries rise
’The UK government needs to impose more stringent safety requirements to reduce fire frequency,’ says practice leader
