QBE has launched its new Healthcare Practice, which will be led by Doug Walker and supported by a team in London and underwriters in QBE’s regional offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Belfast.

The insurer has also launched Healthcare Advantage, which is a combined liability product covering medical liability, professional indemnity, general liability, abuse, and employers’ liability.

Walker said: “This is an exciting opportunity to support our customers in the healthcare industry through the creation of the new Practice Group. Our Healthcare Advantage Liability product provides a single policy for core liability exposures facing the healthcare industry. It will reduce potential gaps in cover while providing a simplified process for brokers and customers.

“The new practice will enable QBE to take a more joined up approach across the healthcare industry, responding to the evolving demands of healthcare customers.”