QBE Insurance reports 4% rise in 1H26 adjusted net profit to US$1,033 million and lifts interim dividend 6%
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QBE's 1H26 results showed resilient underwriting and capital strength: adjusted NPAT rose 4%, gross written premium grew 10%, the combined operating ratio held at 92.8%, and the interim dividend increased 6%. ROE of 17.7% exceeded its medium-term target, supported by buybacks and planned portfolio actions to improve capital efficiency. The news is supportive for insurer risk sentiment but has limited cross-asset impact.
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QBE Insurance Group reported 1H26 results, with adjusted net profit up 4% year on year to US$1,033 million and gross written premium rising 10% to US$15.1 billion. The combined operating ratio was steady at 92.8%. The insurer lifted its interim dividend to A$0.33 per share, up 6%, and said return on equity reached 17.7%, above its medium-term target of 15% or more.
