QBE Insurance in the news

Castle Insurance moved its national home and contents portfolio from QBE Insurance Australia to Canopius and became a Lloyd's coverholder.

Small business closures peak two years after natural disasters, with QBE-commissioned research revealing a persistent decline in business numbers and significant economic losses in affected regions.

Macquarie upgraded QBE Insurance Group stock to Buy after the appointment of Jonathan Groves as CEO for Australia Pacific, with the company reporting increased revenue and net income in the first half of 2026 despite missing analyst estimates.

QBE Insurance Group appointed a new internal executive to lead its Australia Pacific division, aiming for continuity amidst moderating premium rates and higher interest rates, while focusing on capital strength and core underwriting.

QBE Insurance Group issued 263,312 unquoted Employee Conditional Rights to its key management personnel on October 2, 2026, as part of an employee incentive scheme.

Canopius will take over from QBE as the underwriter for Castle Insurance, an Australian underwriting agency, utilizing its Lloyd's Syndicate 444.

Jonathan Groves has been appointed CEO of QBE Insurance Group's Australia Pacific operations, effective November 1, 2026, influencing regional strategy, profitability, and modernization plans.

Canopius has replaced QBE as the underwriter for Castle Insurance, supporting its expansion in the Australian home and contents market.

Canopius will replace QBE Insurance Australia as the underwriter for Castle Insurance starting December 1, 2026.

QBE Insurance Group directors Stephen Ferguson, Neil Maidment, and Andrew Horton acquired shares on October 2, 2026, as part of the company's Bonus Share Plan.

QBE Insurance Group reported increased first-half profit and Gross Written Premium, with share price gains over the past year, and is focusing on capital efficiency.

QBE Insurance Group's shares rebounded in September, driven by strong first-half financial results and technical recovery, despite concerns over moderating premium rate growth.

QBE Insurance Group reported a US$1,033 million adjusted net profit for the first half of 2026, maintaining a focus on underwriting discipline and reiterating FY26 growth and combined operating ratio outlooks.

An appeals court ruled that QBE Insurance must prove harm to deny coverage for employment-discrimination claims due to late notice, overturning a prior summary judgment in the insurer's favor.

QBE Insurance Group announced Jonathan Groves as its new CEO for Australia Pacific, effective November 2026, amid a mixed stock performance where it is considered undervalued by analysts.

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QBE Insurance Group reported the lapse of 90,989 employee conditional rights because the conditions for them were not met.

QBE Insurance Group has appointed Jonathan Groves as CEO for Australia Pacific amidst a stock valuation debate, with some analysis indicating the shares are overvalued despite positive recent performance.

QBE Insurance Group reported strong H1 FY26 results with return on equity above target and a combined operating ratio near its full-year goal.

QBE Insurance Group reported increased adjusted profit and strong return on equity in the first half of 2026, despite slowing premium rate growth and rising claims inflation posing challenges for the remainder of the year.