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We’re here to help you build a stronger, more resilient business. Our delegated authority and alternative distribution solutions are designed to complement our open market products.

We are actively targeting facilities with £1m GWP and above, partnering with ambitious coverholders, MGAs, and programme managers seeking scale and sustainable growth. If you’re looking for a partner who values expertise, flexibility, and collaboration, let’s start the conversation.

Scale, stability and financial strength

Managing over £1.7bn in delegated business across 500+ arrangements, QBE offers the financial strength and operational resilience partners expect from a leading insurer.

Collaborative, long-term partnership

We believe in genuine partnership, working alongside you with dedicated support across underwriting, claims, actuarial, and regulatory functions. Our teams share insight and expertise to help you grow, navigate change, and achieve sustainable success.

Flexible solutions, broad capabilities

We offer a wide range of products and facility structures, with the flexibility to support diverse portfolios and specialist sectors. Whether you need Lloyd’s or company paper, we work with you to build arrangements that fit your ambitions.

Clear, consistent strategy across regions

Partners benefit from our unified guiding principles and strategic alignment across the UK, Europe, and International Markets, ensuring clarity and stability in every delegated arrangement.

Empowered decision-making

Underwriters are supported to make deliberate, considered decisions when deploying capacity, enabling partners to access our expertise and resources efficiently.

Focus on innovation and emerging risks

We are committed to helping partners stay ahead of market trends and emerging risks. We harness specialist knowledge, data, and technology to develop solutions for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Robust governance and compliance

We have strong compliance and risk management frameworks, giving partners confidence in secure, transparent relationships.

Your contact

Your contact

Lee Northwood

Lee Northwood

Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines

+44 1785 782624

lee.northwood@qbe.com

Nicole Petchey

Nicole Petchey

Strategic Distribution Manager

+44 20 3465 3834

Nicole.Petchey@qbe.com

Naintara Agarwal

Naintara Agarwal

Director of Underwriting and Portfolio Management, Europe

Naintara.Agarwal@qbe.com