Sponsor Announcement: QBE Sponsors the ERG Blueprint Conference 2026

QBE is widely recognised for its strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and employee-led change. The organisation supports a number of employee networks across its business, each designed to create space for connection, advocacy, and cultural progress for different communities and allies.

Circle, QBE’s gender-focused employee network, is one example of how these networks are helping drive meaningful change from within the organisation.

Originally established to support gender equity, Circle relaunched in 2025 with a renewed focus on intersectional inclusion and active allyship, including encouraging greater male engagement in conversations around gendered experiences. The network creates safe spaces to discuss topics often overlooked in the workplace, such as menopause, baby loss and domestic abuse.

Since its relaunch, Circle has grown rapidly across QBE’s International Division, increasing allyship by more than 40% and welcoming over 269 new members. Working with Refuge UK and the QBE Foundation, the network has also helped shape QBE’s Domestic Abuse Guidelines and deliver awareness initiatives supporting colleagues across the organisation.

Circle is one of several employee networks at QBE, each contributing in different ways to building a more inclusive workplace and strengthening employee voice across the organisation.

As a sponsor of the ERG Blueprint Conference, QBE brings a powerful example of how employee networks can influence policy, build inclusive cultures, and drive real organisational impact.

Harry Benham, Senior Inclusion Manager, Culture & Change, QBE UK Limited:

“At QBE, we believe inclusion is strongest when it is led by our people. Our employee networks play an important role in creating space for conversation, learning, and progress across the organisation. Circle is one example of how these communities can drive meaningful change. Sponsoring the ERG Blueprint Conference reflects our commitment to supporting ERG leaders and sharing what we’ve learned along the way. We’re proud to stand alongside a community that is shaping the future of workplace culture.”

We’re delighted to welcome QBE as a sponsor and look forward to introducing the team at the ERG Blueprint Conference.

What attendees can expect from ERG Blueprint 2026:

• Learning from a leading organisation using ERGs to shape real business policy
• Speaking with the QBE team about scaling engagement across regions
• Exploring best practice in allyship, wellbeing, and sensitive workplace topics
• Connecting with ERG leaders driving tangible, people-led change