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QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX:QBE)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for QBE
Current share price for QBE : $25.470 5.41 (26.97%)+
Announcement
Release
20 Feb 2026 7:32AM
Price at Release
$20.060
Full Release
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Summary
The QBE Insurance Group Limited Investor Report for 2025 outlines a successful financial year, with a notable adjusted return on equity of 19.8% and a net profit after tax of $2,157 million, surpassing the previous year's $1,779 million. Key highlights include a 7% growth in gross written premium, attributed to strong performance in International and North American markets, and an improved combined operating ratio of 91.9%. The report emphasizes QBE's strategic focus on disciplined underwriting, capital management, and sustainable growth, including a A$450 million share buyback and advancements in catastrophe modeling. Additionally, QBE's investment income stood at $1.6 billion, with a consistent focus on environmental and social governance, positioning the company for future resilience and growth.
Key Points
  • QBE achieved an adjusted return on equity of 19.8% in 2025.
  • Net profit after tax increased to $2,157 million from $1,779 million in the prior year.
  • Gross written premium grew by 7%, with significant contributions from International and North American markets.
  • Combined operating ratio improved to 91.9%, supported by low catastrophe costs.
  • QBE announced a A$450 million share buyback funded by surplus capital.
  • Investment income totaled $1.6 billion, with a return of 4.9%.
  • Strategic focus on underwriting discipline and sustainable growth.
  • Introduction of new catastrophe bond and casualty sidecar to diversify capital base.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.