About QBE Insurance Group
QBE (Stafford) Limited trading as MBP is part of QBE European Operations, a division of the QBE Insurance Group.
The QBE motor portfolio has an uninterrupted 80-year history in the motor market, and during this time has built up an enviable reputation for fast, quality service as well as unrivalled expertise. The motor portfolio has grown steadily over the years and encompasses the Ensign and MBP brands.
QBE Insurance Group is an internationally renowned organisation publicly listed on the Australian stock exchange since 1973, headquartered in Sydney, with a presence in all the key insurance markets. QBE is a lead underwriter within its chosen markets, setting rates and conditions.
To year-end 31 December 2006; its gross written premium totalled £4.2 billion.
QBE in the UK
QBE is now one of the of the UK’s leading insurers, known throughout the market for its healthy appetite for risk and willingness to work flexibility in partnership with brokers. From policy inception to claims settlement, the QBE approach is to use market expertise to understand the needs of the individual client and tailor solutions to those needs.
QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community. Active in Lloyd’s through Limit, one of the largest and successful managing agents, and in the company arena through QBE Insurance (Europe).
Financial strength
Standard & Poor’s insurer financial strength and counterparty credit rating for QBE’s main insurance subsidiaries is A+, and the agency has also affirmed a long-term credit rating at A. Its outlook for all ratings is Stable. A.M. Best assigned the financial strength rating of the QBE Group of companies A (Excellent).
All figures are correct as at 31 December 2006.
QBE (Stafford) Limited t/a MBP. QBE (Stafford) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. QBE (Stafford) Limited is part of QBE European Operations, a division of the QBE Insurance Group.
For further information about QBE please visit www.qbe.com or www.QBEeurope.com/motor