Key highlights

  • QBE touched a 52-week high on 21 October 2026 and closed at $26.02, up 0.43% for the day.
  • Its 14 August 2026 release reported 1H26 adjusted NPAT of US$1,033 million, adjusted ROE of 17.7% and a combined operating ratio of 92.8%.
  • The Interim Dividend was A$0.33 per share, and the PCA multiple was 1.82 times.

On 21 October 2026, QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) hit a 52-week high during the trading session. Shares closed the day at $26.02, up 0.43%. QBE Insurance Group is a global insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney.

What QBE Insurance Group does

QBE Insurance Group Limited underwrites commercial, personal and Reinsurance Business in Australia Pacific, North America and International markets, and reports in US dollars.

1H26 results

In a market release dated 14 August 2026 for the half year ended 30 June 2026, QBE reported gross Written Premium of US$15,137 million, up from US$13,820 million (6% in constant currency), adjusted net profit after tax of US$1,033 million compared with US$997 million, and an adjusted Return on Equity of 17.7%. The combined operating ratio was 92.8%, on track for the FY26 outlook of about 92.5%, and net Investment income was US$828 million, a 2.3% return.

The interim dividend was A$0.33 per share, a 33% payout, up from A$0.31. The PCA multiple was 1.82 times against a 1.6–1.8 times target range, and a A$450 million buy-back was completed in April. QBE said it would complete additional Capital efficiency initiatives in 2H26, including the sale of its Trade Credit business and a loss portfolio transfer.

Sector context

Financial and insurance companies are influenced by interest rates, claims experience, regulation and capital markets, and are followed through results and strategic announcements.

Risks and uncertainties

Insurance results depend on claims experience, catastrophe costs, reserving and investment returns, and the PCA multiple is above the target range. Return on equity was lower than 19.2% in the prior period. Closing prices on a single day are not the same as the 52-week high or low price, and a 52-week extreme does not indicate where a share price will move next.

Catalysts to watch

Items to watch include the sale of the Trade Credit business, the loss portfolio transfer, premium rate trends and 2H26 catastrophe costs.

Closing perspective

QBE’s 14 August 2026 release reported higher premium and profit, a steady combined ratio and capital initiatives. The full-year result will show outcomes.