Our History
QBE traces its origins back to The North Queensland Insurance Company Ltd, founded in Australia in 1886. Later a number of agencies were established in the United Kingdom, Asia and the Pacific.
In 1973 QBE Insurance Ltd evolved from the successful merger of the Queensland Insurance Co. Ltd, Bankers and Traders Insurance Co. Ltd and the Equitable Life and General Insurance Co. Ltd.
In the years that followed, QBE embarked on a new path of growth, nationally and internationally, creating one of the success stories in corporate Australia. Today, QBE Insurance Group has offices in over 40 countries and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Click here to visit the QBE Group website and see a timeline showing the company's achievements.
QBE in the Pacific Islands
QBE has been present in the Pacific Islands since 1887, including New Caledonia in 1887 and Fiji and Papua New Guinea in 1899. The Group entered new markets in the 20th century including: Vanuatu in the 1920's, French Polynesia in 1971 and the Solomon Islands in 1994.
The long history in and commitment of QBE to the Pacific Islands has meant that the local operations have developed an in-depth knowledge of their markets. The teams of local professionals can help businesses succeed in a competitive marketplace where risks continue to get larger and more complex.