Evergreen snapped up by QBE
Service-led specialist insurer's brand and renewal rights transferred to QBE European Operations
QBE European Operations (QBE EO) has purchased the brand and renewal rights of the Evergreen portfolio from Beaufort Underwriting Agency which is owned by Munich Re.
Evergreen recently came top for overall service in Insurance 360's broker survey. QBE said the combination of the Evergreen team's high quality service skills and QBE's technical and distribution strengths, would assist QBE EO in its ambition of growing its property business and expanding its UK National capabilities.
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