QBE announces a reorganisation of its relationship management structure for brokers and clients in the South of England.
Business currently handled by QBE’s Reading office (which formed part of the company’s acquisition in April 2012 of Brit UK’s regional operations), is being redistributed between QBE’s London, Bristol and Birmingham offices and a new office which it is opening in Chelmsford, in a move which will allow the company to build on its existing commercial relationships and better service the needs of brokers across the South of England. As a result of this change, QBE’s Reading office will close at the end of October 2012.
The new Chelmsford-based National office will in particular focus on QBE’s Commercial Combined offering, with seamless links to the specialist underwriters in the London office when necessary. QBE already has a long-established presence in Chelmsford which is and will remain the main office for QBE’s Motor business.
Paul Scott, Commercial Manager of QBE’s National South office, said: “The move to Chelmsford will allow clients and brokers to benefit immediately from the combined strengths of the new office and give them access to a wider product range. We will of course continue to work closely with our clients and brokers across the region.”
Richard Beaumont, Regional Manager, London and South National, QBE, added: “The South is an incredibly important region for QBE. Establishing a regional presence in Chelmsford and extending the footprint of our Bristol and Birmingham operations will allow us to build on the success of our London business and enhance our ability to service the needs of all our clients and brokers across the south of England.”
