QBE Insurance Group has raised $1 billion through the sale of subordinated notes. The notes, maturing on May 24, 2041, will carry a coupon rate of 7.25%. The insurance company appointed Barclays and JP Morgan as the joint bookrunning managers on the deal, adds Reuters. The company will not offer the securities for sale in Australia.

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