Property

Property insurance development is a high priority for us in Leeds. We are keen to engage with brokers and show our appetite in becoming the insurer of choice for brokers in the Yorkshire and North East region region.

Now that we have the geo-risk programme in place we feel we have another differentiator between us and our competitors. We can deliver expertise at the sharp end and deliver customised service to each individual client on a local basis. All of these factors fit our broker proposition of offering local access to underwriters with decision making powers.

With a growing book of property and packages business focusing on commercial and industrial property but with added specialists in target niche areas we are well placed to handle the full range and size of risks presented in the property market.

Preferred business

Our appetite for property insurance reflects the QBE approach to underwriting - we will look at a wide variety of sectors and industries. Flexibility to deliver what the client needs is key.

One size does not fit all and we will treat each case on its own merit. From the larger risks requiring more in-depth review to the more simpler cases where speed of underwriting and documentation turnaround is required, we have developed solutions to match.

Areas of focus include:

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Wholesale, storage and distribution
  • Property owners
  • Leisure and sport

Features

  • Bespoke underwriting solutions and advice
  • Partnership approach with brokers and clients
  • Specialist claims team

Policy details

Maximum capacity up to £100m for many of the risks that we write.

  • Property
  • Business Interruption
  • Theft & money
  • Packages

Risk management

We offer a range of complementary risk management facilities.

Our clients can typically access:

  • risk management expertise
  • survey team
  • technical advice on relevant risk management and claims related matters

Key Contacts

Lesley Robinson

Lesley Robinson
Underwriter

Tel: +44 (0)113 290 6739
Email: lesley.robinson@uk.qbe.com

Penny Cowlard

Penny Cowlard
Assistant Underwriter

Tel: +44 (0)113 290 6663
Email: penny.cowlard@uk.qbe.com

Stephen Foley

Stephen Foley
Senior Underwriter

Tel: +44 (0)113 290 6648
Email: stephen.foley@uk.qbe.com

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