19 November 2025: QBE Insurance and Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer loyalty program are giving Aussies a new way to earn Points when insuring what matters most.
Millions of Aussies can now earn Points when they take out eligible QBE home, car or small business insurance.
New QBE customers can earn up to 80,000 Velocity Points across eligible new home and Comprehensive Car Insurance policies online from QBE^ - that’s 30,000 Points per policy, plus an additional 10,000 Points per policy upon renewal - enough Points for four one-way Economy Reward Seats with Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Fiji*.
Virgin Australia Business Flyer members – the airline’s loyalty program for small business owners – who can earn up to 15,000 Velocity Points on eligible small business insurance, plus an additional 5,000 Points upon renewal, helping business owners turn everyday cover into rewards.
Jo Hatcher, Managing Director, Consumer for QBE Australia Pacific, said the relationship reflects QBE’s commitment to delivering value and convenience to Australian consumers.
“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Velocity Frequent Flyer. This arrangement makes it easier for members to access trusted insurance solutions from QBE, while also rewarding them for their loyalty.”
“By teaming up with Velocity, we’re able to connect with millions of Australians through a program they already know and value,” Ms Hatcher said.
Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach added, “We're always looking for ways to reward our members in everyday moments that matter, especially at a time when households are looking for more value from every dollar they spend."
“Together with QBE, essentials like home, car or business insurance can earn members tens of thousands of Velocity Points, helping millions of Australians make the most of the cover they already pay for and bringing them one step closer to their next holiday," Mr Rohrlach said.
To be eligible, members must satisfy the full Terms and Conditions, including:
- Be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member (or Virgin Australia Business Flyer member for small business insurance) at the time of purchase and time of awarding Points;
- Provide their Velocity member number during the purchase process; and
- Hold the policy active for at least 90 days and make at least one premium payment.
- For the bonus points available upon renewal, renew the eligible policy and continue to hold the policy for at least 90 days from the renewal date and have made a renewal payment.
For more information, and full Terms and Conditions, visit www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/partners-offers/credit-cards-banking-insurance/qbe-insurance to access the QBE referral link, get a quote and start earning.
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Notes to Editors:
QBE Comprehensive Car Insurance:
- Members can earn up to 40,000 Points – earn 30,000 Points when they take out a new QBE Comprehensive Car Insurance policy online. Plus, receive a bonus 10,000 Points upon renewal.**
- For damage to a car and damage caused to other’s vehicles or property.
- QBE Third Party Property Damage Car Insurance:
- Members can earn up to 20,000 Points - earn 15,000 Points when they take out a new QBE Third Party Property Damage Car Insurance policy online. Plus, receive a bonus 5,000 Points upon renewal.**
- Cover for damage caused to another person’s vehicle or property due to the use of the member’s own car. This cover is different to Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance.
- For damage caused to other vehicles or property. This is separate from Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance.
QBE Home insurance:
- Members can earn up to 40,000 Points - earn 30,000 Points when they take out a new QBE home insurance policy online. Plus, receive a bonus 10,000 Points upon renewal.**
- Building only, Building and Contents or Contents only insurance.
QBE Landlord Insurance:
- Members can earn up to 40,000 Points - earn 30,000 Points when they take out new QBE Landlord Insurance policy online. Plus, receive a bonus 10,000 Points upon renewal.**
- Buildings only, Buildings and Contents or Contents only insurance for landlords.
QBE Small Business Insurance:
- Virgin Australia Business Flyer members can earn up to 20,000 Points - earn 15,000 Points when they take out new QBE Small Business insurance policy online. Plus, receive a bonus 5,000 Points upon renewal.**
- Provides Business Liability cover for personal injury or property damage caused in connection with the business.
Disclaimer
Eligible home, comprehensive car insurance and small business insurance products are issued and underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited (ABN 78003 191 035, AFSL 239545). QBE has appointed Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd as a referrer for the eligible insurance products issued by QBE, and neither Velocity or any Virgin Australia Group entity is the issuer or arranger of any home, car or small business insurance product. Read the relevant PDS and TMD for terms, conditions and exclusions.
*Based on four Economy International Reward Seat fares on Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Nadi for [71,600] plus $143.43 in taxes, fees and carrier charges (correct as at [19 November 2025]). The Reward Seat base fare is payable in Velocity Points and taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to Velocity Points redeemed for the base fare. Taxes, fees and carrier charges can be paid in cash or by redeeming Velocity Points. Reward Seats are limited and may not be available at the advertised Reward Seat base fares, at peak times or on all flights. Reward Seat T&Cs apply.
^Based on Velocity members who meet the eligibility criteria and buy an eligible new QBE Home Insurance policy (30,000 Velocity Points) and an eligible new QBE Comprehensive Car Insurance policy (30,000 Velocity Points) and renew each policy at the end of the annual period (10,000 Velocity Points per policy renewal).
~ Based on Virgin Australia Business Flyer members who meet the eligibility criteria and buy an eligible new QBE Small Business Insurance policy (15,000 Velocity Points for their business) and renew the policy at the end of the annual period (5,000 Velocity Points for their business on policy renewal).
**Points awarded within 95 days after start date of new policy and renewal. Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply. Bonus offers end 28 February 2026.
About QBE Insurance
QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) was founded in Townsville, Queensland in 1886 and is now headquartered in Sydney and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer organised across three divisions with a local presence in 26 countries.
About Velocity Frequent Flyer
Velocity Frequent Flyer is the award-winning loyalty program of Virgin Australia. Launched in 2005, Velocity has grown to become one of Australia’s most popular loyalty programs, offering members a wide range of rewards across travel, retail, and everyday spending. With a strong network of partners and millions of active members, Velocity continues to deliver value through innovative and customer-focused experiences.
About Virgin Australia Business Flyer
Part of Virgin Australia Group, Virgin Australia Business Flyer is the more rewarding business rewards program for Australian small-to-medium enterprise businesses. Built on the pillars of providing great value fares, a seamless end-to-end business travel experience, outstanding service and rewards. The program is available to ABN holders with an estimated domestic travel spend of up to $300,000 annually. It is free to join, and there is no subscription fee or minimum spend. Virgin Australia Business Flyer rewards businesses with Velocity Points for spending with Virgin Australia, our network of global partner airlines and over 40+ Partners and offers on the ground. To find out more go to www.virginaustralia.com/businessflyer
