QBE Insurance Group Delivers Resilient Half-Year Performance
QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX: QBE) reported a resilient first-half performance for the period ended 30 June 2026, with insurance revenue rising 10% to US$11.95 billion and statutory net profit increasing 1% to US$1.03 billion. The insurance operating result advanced 8% to US$691 million, supported by premium growth and favourable prior-year claims development. Gross written premiums climbed 10% to US$15.14 billion, while the combined operating ratio remained stable at 92.8%.
International operations continued to provide strong momentum, with gross written premiums increasing 9% on a constant-currency basis and the combined operating ratio improving to 91.6%. QBE also maintained a robust capital position, completing its A$450 million share buyback and declaring an interim dividend of 33 Australian cents per share, up from 31 cents previously. Management retained its 2026 outlook, targeting a combined operating ratio of around 92.5% and mid-single-digit constant-currency premium growth.
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QBE Insurance Group Delivers Resilient Half-Year Performance
QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX: QBE) reported a resilient first-half performance for the period ended 30 June 2026, with insurance revenue rising 10% to US$11.95 billion and statutory net profit increasing 1% to US$1.03 billion. The insurance operating result advanced 8% to US$691 million, supported by premium growth and favourable prior-year claims development. Gross written premiums climbed 10% to US$15.14 billion, while the combined operating ratio remained stable at 92.8%.
International operations continued to provide strong momentum, with gross written premiums increasing 9% on a constant-currency basis and the combined operating ratio improving to 91.6%. QBE also maintained a robust capital position, completing its A$450 million share buyback and declaring an interim dividend of 33 Australian cents per share, up from 31 cents previously. Management retained its 2026 outlook, targeting a combined operating ratio of around 92.5% and mid-single-digit constant-currency premium growth.
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
Kapitales Research, Level 13, Suite 1A, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia | 1800 005 780 | info@kapitales.com.au