QBE

QBE is a trusted provider of specialist expertise and professional insurance services. Its insurance specialists develop leading-edge products that are client-focused, delivering cover tailored to deal with everything from complex risks to more simple and straightforward insurance needs.

See below for the Latest QBE News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary

QBE Capital Global's outlook stable: AM Best

The ratings reflect the strategic importance of both entities within the QBE group.
5 days ago

QBE, YAS debut pay-as-you-sell insurance for Hong Kong merchants

It is designed for HK-based merchants expanding in the US market.

Li-Ion battery reliance impact insurers heavily, geopolitical tensions possible

A Li-Ion factory in South Korea exploded and killed 22 people last year.

Cyberattacks cost Australian businesses $71,600 on average

74% of Australians identify data breaches as a major privacy risk.

QBE's conservative portfolio curbs investment risk

Net profit doubled year-on-year to $806m in H1 2024.

How did APAC insurers fare in 2023?

The average premium earned by these companies grew by just 1.3%.

Extortion cyber attacks rank financial services as 4th most targeted

Australia and New Zealand more vulnerable compared to firms in Europe or North America.

QBE doubles net profits to $802m in H1 2024

Its gross written premium increased by 2%.

QBE's conservative investments support stability

Its net/net combined ratio improved to 91.2% for 2023.

QBE Insurance unveils global cyber policy for broader protection

The coverage will be offered in five APAC markets.

Hong Kong’s cyber incidents call for robust protection

Last year alone 7,752 security incidents were recorded.

QBE's profitability rises with underwriting improvements

Moody’s is also optimistic about the insurer’s premium pricing trends.

QBE underwriting reforms show promise: S&P Global

QBE to maintain capital redundancy at or above the 99.95% stress level.

QBE Asia stresses stronger insurer ties for marine sector

China, Japan, and SG comprised 70% of the GVA  in the region’s marine sector.

Pressures mount for less desirable energy insurance placements

Industry experts eye offshore investments as most attractive, yet more expensive.