Facts

Question 1

What is the purpose of QBE?

Answer 1

Enable a more resilient future

Question 2

When and where was QBE founded?

Answer 2

In 1886- Australia, Sydney

Question 3

How many people does QBE employ?

Answer 3

11,700

Question 4

How many countries has a QBE office?

Answer 4

27

Question 5

What was QBE originally known as?

Answer 5

The Northern Queensland insurance company AKA QI

Question 6

Who founded QBE?

Answer 6

James Burns and Robert Philp

Question 7

In 1921 what did James Burns founded?

Answer 7

Bankers and Traders insurance company (B&T)

Question 8

What year did QI open a New York office?

Answer 8

1924

Question 9

What percentage of The Equitable probate and general insurance company was purchased?

Answer 9

QI and B&T 40% each

Burns and Philp 20% each

Question 10

What year did QI and B&T merge?

Answer 10

1973