QBE takes space at 45 Church Street
QBE Insurance has taken 6,500 sq ft of grade A space on part of the fifth floor of 45 Church Street in Birmingham city centre on a ten year lease.
The firm was previously based at office premises on nearby Edmund Street but required additional space as part of its regional expansion plans.
QBE Insurance is the official insurance partner of England Rugby and Premiership rugby. Its Birmingham office covers the West and East Midlands and employs around 35 people.
Tim Clarke, regional manager Midlands and South West at QBE, said: “Our expansion to 45 Church Street demonstrates our commitment to the city and the Midlands region as a whole.”
The deal was completed by the Birmingham office of DTZ and joint agent GBR Phoenix Beard on behalf of Standard Life Investments.
45 Church Street comprises 124,000 sq ft of office space. The scheme is already home to a number of high profile occupiers including private bank Brown Shipley, Coutts and the Business Growth Fund (BGF).
Matthew Long of DTZ said: “Once again, 45 Church Street has attracted a high profile international occupier. Along with the floorplate flexibility, the development of Church Street Square, which has pedestrianised of part of Church Street, has further enhanced the building’s appeal as a high quality business location.”
