QBE Europe sees profit dip
QBE Europe has seen its profit dip slightly even as it grew premium.
The company increased its gross written premium to £3.27bn in 2018, up 4% on the previous year. Its combined operating ratio improved by 0.4% to 94.8%.
However the division’s insurance profit
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