QBE back to FY profitability boosts div

QBE has cemented its return to full-year profitability after earnings suffered during the pandemic. (AAP)

QBE Insurance has cemented its return to full-year profitability, after earnings suffered during the coronavirus pandemic, and boosted its dividend payout.

QBE reported a net profit of $US750 million ($A1 billion) for calendar 2021 on Friday, compared with a $US1.5 billion loss in the previous year.