About Us

Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) is a specialist insurer focusing on professional lines and casualty business, primarily targeting the small-to-medium enterprise market through brokers.

We are dedicated to providing expert local underwriting and proactive claims handling, all supported by the global strength of W. R. Berkley Corporation.

Why Berkley Insurance Australia

We don’t believe in layers of management or complex referral chains. Our culture is built on autonomy and responsiveness, providing you with the answers you need when you need them.

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We aim to respond within 1 business day, if not the same business day. We know that speed is the difference between a bound policy and a missed opportunity.
Our market-facing underwriters are empowered to make decisions, and we aim to provide direct access to the people who know your business and can support your needs.
We believe in providing a consistent underwriting approach, helping deliver continuity and confidence for our brokers across different market conditions.
Berkley Insurance Australia is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500. W. R. Berkley Corporation’s insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor’s.

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From Our Brokers

BIA consistently ranks at the top of industry surveys for service and claims handling. This is more than just our claim — it’s the direct feedback from the brokers we support every day.

Collection of outstanding awards bestowed to Berkley Insurance Australia

”Thank you for putting this event together. It was valuable and sets insurers apart.”

Peter Alderson, Insurance Placement and Management Brokers

“The webinars offered this financial year have been exceptional. I try to subscribe to all of them.”

Dominic Urbanowicz, Community Commercial Insurance Services

“Thank you once again for your assistance, professionalism, and responsiveness throughout the process. As always, dealing with you is an absolute pleasure, and your support is greatly appreciated.”

Rashida Dittberner, Master Builders Insurance Brokers

“Incredible service. This sort of claim would usually have taken weeks to settle with a mainstream underwriter. The fact it was settled so quickly gives me a lot of confidence about placing business with Berkley Insurance Australia in the future.”

Andrew Fleming, MGA Insurance Group

Our Leadership Team

Tony Wheatley

Chief Executive Officer

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Matt McPhee

National Underwriting Manager

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Kirsty Owens

National Head of e-business

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Gareth Edwards

National Head of Claims

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Paul Bleakley

National Partner Solutions Manager

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Meet Our Team

Careers

Looking to work with a team that has a down-to-earth culture where employees are encouraged to be proactive and stay close to the needs of our brokers? Explore careers at BIA.

Community

Learn more about our tradition of giving back through our social club, charity volunteer days, and a unique initiative where $1 from every policy bound through bindIT is donated to an annually selected charity.

Contact Us

Find the contact information for the specialist team in your local state.