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Market Cap $39.97 billion
P/E Ratio 12.69
Dividend Yield 4.29%
Shares Outstanding 1.49 billion
Earnings per share 1.422
Dividend per share 1.11
Year To Date Return 35.75%
Earnings Yield 7.88%
Franking N/A
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  • QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE)
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    QBE traditionally makes two partially franked dividend payments to shareholders annually, in April and September.

    Yes, QBE offers a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) as an alternative to receiving cash dividends on ordinary shares.

    QBE ASX Announcements

    An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

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    About QBE Insurance Group Ltd

    QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) was first established as the North Queensland Insurance Company (QI) in 1886 by two shipping business partners in Queensland. The pair also set up the Bankers’ and Traders’ Insurance Company (B&T) in the 1920s and expanded into Asia, the United States, Canada and Egypt.

    The companies merged with the Equitable Probate and General Insurance Company in 1973 to become QBE, in what was regarded at the time as one of the biggest corporate mergers in Australian history. It was at that time, QBE Australia listed on the ASX and became a division of QBE Group.

    Now Australia’s second-largest international insurer, QBE provides a broad range of insurance products across personal, business, corporate, and institutional markets, and is involved in insurance underwriting and reinsurance. With its headquarters in Sydney, QBE has a local presence in 27 countries.

    QBE Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    06 Nov 2026 $26.75 $0.86 3.32% 4,905,247 $26.28 $26.75 $25.90
    05 Nov 2026 $25.89 $-0.06 -0.23% 3,576,735 $26.25 $26.27 $25.83
    04 Nov 2026 $25.95 $0.21 0.82% 4,154,752 $25.75 $25.95 $25.58
    03 Nov 2026 $25.74 $-0.08 -0.31% 3,222,695 $25.89 $25.92 $25.56
    02 Nov 2026 $25.82 $-0.36 -1.38% 3,146,120 $26.24 $26.38 $25.81
    30 Oct 2026 $26.18 $0.39 1.51% 3,552,360 $26.10 $26.33 $25.97
    29 Oct 2026 $25.79 $0.39 1.54% 2,402,501 $25.26 $25.79 $25.17
    28 Oct 2026 $25.40 $-0.63 -2.42% 3,596,712 $25.65 $25.89 $25.16
    27 Oct 2026 $26.03 $-0.15 -0.57% 4,153,065 $26.21 $26.25 $25.81
    26 Oct 2026 $26.18 $-0.32 -1.21% 2,845,379 $25.91 $26.46 $25.87
    23 Oct 2026 $26.50 $0.12 0.45% 5,556,020 $26.50 $26.58 $26.18
    22 Oct 2026 $26.38 $0.36 1.38% 3,006,315 $26.19 $26.39 $25.89
    21 Oct 2026 $26.02 $0.11 0.42% 3,397,422 $25.96 $26.10 $25.75
    20 Oct 2026 $25.91 $-0.04 -0.15% 2,917,317 $25.91 $25.98 $25.65
    19 Oct 2026 $25.95 $0.24 0.93% 2,173,023 $25.70 $26.06 $25.66
    16 Oct 2026 $25.71 $-0.17 -0.66% 4,484,873 $26.00 $26.01 $25.67
    15 Oct 2026 $25.88 $0.69 2.74% 5,017,771 $24.97 $25.92 $24.97
    14 Oct 2026 $25.19 $-0.43 -1.68% 5,262,577 $25.43 $25.60 $25.11
    13 Oct 2026 $25.62 $0.46 1.83% 4,725,730 $25.35 $25.62 $25.30
    12 Oct 2026 $25.16 $0.01 0.04% 3,003,736 $24.86 $25.16 $24.81
    09 Oct 2026 $25.15 $0.78 3.20% 4,619,110 $24.69 $25.15 $24.57
    08 Oct 2026 $24.37 $0.33 1.37% 2,550,304 $24.63 $24.68 $24.20

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    02 Oct 2026 Andrew Horton Issued 17,060 $406,198
    Issue of securities. 1,193,472 Rights
    02 Oct 2026 Stephen Ferguson Issued 90 $2,047
    Directors' share plan.
    02 Oct 2026 Neil Maidment Issued 62 $1,410
    Directors' share plan.
    17 Aug 2026 Christopher Harris Buy 193 $4,400
    Directors' share plan.
    17 Aug 2026 Neil Maidment Buy 716 $16,324
    Directors' share plan.
    17 Aug 2026 Penny James Buy 667 $15,207
    Directors' share plan.
    17 Aug 2026 Stephen Ferguson Buy 485 $11,058
    Directors' share plan.
    17 Aug 2026 Tan Le Buy 658 $15,002
    Directors' share plan.
    12 May 2026 Tan Le Buy 674 $15,009
    Directors' share plan.
    12 May 2026 Stephen Ferguson Buy 496 $11,045
    Directors' share plan.
    12 May 2026 Andrew Horton Issued 282,086 $282,086
    Issue of securities. 1,176,412 rights
    12 May 2026 Neil Maidment Buy 734 $16,346
    Directors' share plan.
    12 May 2026 Penny James Buy 684 $15,232
    Directors' share plan.
    17 Apr 2026 Neil Maidment Issued 100 $2,099
    Issue of securities. Bonus Share Plan
    17 Apr 2026 Stephen Ferguson Issued 188 $3,946
    Issue of securities. Bonus Share Plan
    17 Apr 2026 Andrew Horton Issued 32,044 $729,641
    Issue of securities. 8,94,326 Rights
    04 Mar 2026 Andrew Horton Transfer 132,139 $2,848,916
    Off-market transfer.
    04 Mar 2026 Andrew Horton Transfer 132,139 $2,848,916
    Off-market transfer.
    27 Feb 2026 Andrew Horton Exercise 66,835 $1,452,324
    Conversion of securities. 862,282 Rights
    27 Feb 2026 Andrew Horton Issued 66,835 $1,452,324
    Conversion of securities.
    27 Feb 2026 Andrew Horton Sell 133,031 $2,874,799
    On-market trade.
    26 Feb 2026 Andrew Horton Exercise 198,335 $4,297,919
    Conversion of securities. 929117 Rights
    26 Feb 2026 Andrew Horton Issued 198,335 $4,297,919
    Conversion of securities.
    23 Feb 2026 Andrew Horton Expiry 28,224 $627,419
    As advised by the company. Lapsed rights, 11,27,452 Rights
    23 Feb 2026 Michael (Mike) Wilkins Buy 3,065 $68,625
    On-market trade.
    23 Feb 2026 Tan Le Buy 1,314 $29,420
    On-market trade.
    23 Feb 2026 Kathryn (Kathy) Lisson Buy 1,331 $29,801
    On-market trade.
    23 Feb 2026 Stephen Ferguson Buy 965 $21,606
    On-market trade.
    23 Feb 2026 Neil Maidment Buy 1,430 $32,017
    On-market trade.
    23 Feb 2026 Penny James Buy 1,331 $29,801
    On-market trade.
    28 Nov 2025 Yasmin Allen Buy 10,500 $201,495
    On-market trade.
    28 Nov 2025 Yasmin Allen Buy 5,250 $102,375
    On-market trade.

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Ms Tan Le Non-Executive Director Sep 2020
    Ms Le is Chair of the People Committee and a member of the Governance Committee. Tan is the founder and CEO of EMOTIV, a neuroinformatics company dedicated to advancing the understanding of the human brain by transforming brain activity into scalable, real world business and scientific insights. She was previously co founder and President of SASme, a wireless technology company. Tan recently serves on the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Future Council on Neurotechnology and previously served on the WEF Board of Stewards on Shaping the Future of Information & Entertainment
    Mr Andrew Horton Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director Sep 2021
    Mr Horton was previously the CEO, and before that the Finance Director, of Beazley Group, an insurer based in the United Kingdom with operations in Europe, the United States and Asia. Prior to this, he held finance roles in ING, NatWest and Lloyds Bank. Andrew has more than 30 years' experience across insurance and banking, and has experience across international markets.
    Ms Yasmin Anita Allen Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Jul 2022
    Ms Allen is a member of the People Committee. Yasmin has more than 20 years' experience as a company director and chair serving companies across a range of sectors, including natural resources and financial services. She is currently a non executive director of Santos Limited. She chairs Tiimely, a digital platform company, the Harrison Riedel Foundation, a charity supporting young mental health, and the Federal Government Digital Skills Organisation. Yasmin is a member of the Federal Government Takeovers Panel and has been acting President since 2019. She has served as a non executive director for a number of companies including Cochlear Limited, ASX Limited, Insurance Australia Group Limited and was the former Chair of Macquarie Group's Global Infrastructure Funds. She was previously a senior investment banking executive in equity markets in Australia and the United Kingdom.
    Ms Melanie Victoria Rose Willis Non-Executive Director Sep 2026
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    Mr Stephen Ferguson Non-Executive Director Nov 2023
    Mr Ferguson is member of the Risk & Capital Committee. Steve is a financial services executive and business leader with over 30 years' experience including serving as a Financial Services Leadership partner at Ernst & Young (EY) for more than 15 years, where he was also the signing Audit Partner for 50 ASX Listed companies. More recently, Steve has held Board level positions across the commercial, government and not for profit sectors for the past six years. Steve is currently serving as the Deputy Chair and non executive director of Bank Australia Limited and non executive director of GenRe Australia Limited, GenRe Life Australia Limited, BackTrack Youth Works Limited and Parkinson's Australia Limited. He is also an external member of the UNSW Sydney Audit Committee and Safety and Risk Committee.
    Ms Penny James Non-Executive Director Jan 2024
    Ms James is a member of the Risk & Capital, People and Governance Committees. Penny has over 30 years' experience in the financial services industry having held leadership roles in general insurance, life assurance, wealth management and asset management businesses. Her previous positions included Chief Executive Officer of Direct Line Insurance Group plc (having previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer), the Group Chief Risk Officer of Prudential plc and the Group Chief Financial Officer of Omega Insurance Holdings plc. Penny has been a board member of the Association of British Insurers and the Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority Practitioner Panel. She is currently co chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review and is also a non executive director of St. James plc, Mitie Group plc and Vitality UK. Penny was previously a director of Admiral plc and Hargreaves Lansdown plc.
    Mr Neil Maidment Non-Executive Director Feb 2025
    Mr Maidment is Chair of the Risk & Capital Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. Neil brings experience in insurance from both executive and company director roles. He held executive roles at Beazley Plc for almost 30 years, including Chief Underwriting Officer and Head of Reinsurance Operations. More recently, he was a member of the Council of Lloyd's of London where he chaired the Risk Committee and Capacity Transfer Panel. He was also a non executive director of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc and Benefact Group plc.
    Mr Christopher Harris Non-Executive Director Jul 2026
    Mr Harris is currently Chair of QBE Capital, a position he has held since 9 May 2025, and has played a role in facilitating Board. Christopher brings industry experience, in capital allocation, risk management and underwriting, along with a track record as both an executive and director. He currently serves as CEO and board member for Monarch Point Re, a private reinsurer. Previously, he spent more than 13 years at Montpelier Re in C-Suite positions as Chief Actuary, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Underwriting Officer, before being appointed CEO in 2008. Christopher sits on the board of Catalina Holdings. Additionally, he is a Board Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors.
    Ms Carolyn Scobie Company SecretaryGroup General Counsel Jan 2016
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    Mr Peter Smiles Deputy Company Secretary
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    Peter Smiles Deputy Company Secretary
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    Sue Houghton Chief Executive Officer Australia Pacific
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    Jason Harris Chief Executive Officer International
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    Julie Wood Chief Executive Officer North America North America
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    Carolyn Scobie Company SecretaryGroup General Counsel
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    Chris Killourhy Group Chief Financial Officer
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    Amanda Hughes Group Chief People Officer
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    Fiona Larnach Group Chief Risk Officer
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    Peter Burton Group Chief Underwriting Officer
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    Vivienne (Viv) Bower Group Executive Corporate Affairs and Sustainability
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    Ian Fantozzi Group Executive Technology and Operations
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    Julie Minor Group Head of Distribution
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 570,410,883 37.89%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 402,416,365 26.73%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 220,567,265 14.65%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Agency Lending A/C) 51,493,553 3.42%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 43,645,852 2.90%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Colonial First State Inv A/C) 21,851,373 1.45%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd Deutsche Bank Tca 13,875,240 0.92%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C) 10,722,573 0.71%
    Argo Investments Limited 8,790,088 0.58%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Cowen And Co Llc) 5,191,119 0.34%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd) 4,755,453 0.32%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited i 3,691,987 0.25%
    BNP Paribas Noms (Nz) Ltd 3,562,265 0.24%
    Netwealth Investments Limited (Wrap Services A/C) 3,035,919 0.20%
    Ubs Nominees Pty Ltd 2,857,071 0.19%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 2,248,999 0.15%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Gsco Eca 1,413,425 0.09%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Clearstream) 1,407,616 0.09%
    Netwealth Investments Limited (Super Services A/C) 1,387,094 0.09%
    Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (Euroclear Bank Sa Nv A/C) 1,291,476 0.09%

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