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Celebrating a Decade of Partnership with Community Underwriting!
We are thrilled to announce that Berkley Insurance Australia’s (BIA) Partner Solutions team has reached a significant milestone – a 10-year partnership with Community Underwriting! Over the past decade, our collaboration has been built on mutual trust, shared values, and a commitment to providing exceptional insurance solutions tailored to the...
Solicitors Professional Indemnity Top Up Insurance
Changes to compulsory policy limit in Victoria In Victoria, solicitors who engage in private legal practice are required to be covered by professional indemnity insurance (PII) for legal liability that may arise from their professional services. With effect from 1 July 2025, the minimum limit of indemnity for compulsory PII...
Berkley Insurance Australia and Pursuit Underwriting: A Promising Partnership
In March 2025, Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) and Pursuit Underwriting (Pursuit) announced a strategic partnership aimed at providing comprehensive insurance solutions for the fitness, wellness and tourism sectors. This collaboration has already shown promising results, enhancing the insurance landscape for these specialised industries. About Pursuit Underwriting Pursuit is led by Warren Mills, who brings...
3D Printing – Insurance Considerations
While 3D printing is still seen as an emerging risk, it may be a surprise to some that it has actually been around for more than 30 years. 3D printing is now pushing the boundaries of creativity and is used for a variety of applications and products. Similar to other...
Management Liability Insurance – What is it and Who needs it?
A business should consider having Management Liability (ML) insurance when it is exposed to the potential risks associated with the actions of its directors and officers. ML insurance can help protect the personal assets of directors and officers, as well as the company itself, from the financial consequences of claims...
Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) Enhances Business Efficiency on the SCTP
As the leading provider of Professional Indemnity (PI) on the Steadfast Client Trading Platform (SCTP), Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its product suite. Starting from 1 June 2025, BIA will offer a combined Professional Indemnity and Public Liability (PL) Insurance policy for all...
Principal Contractors Duty of Care
You have seen it before, and you will likely see it again: principal contractors having to respond to liability claims regarding their alleged duty of care for a subcontractor’s system of work. The Queensland Court of Appeal (QCA) recently considered this issue in the matter of Sawyer v Steeplechase [2025]...
Pursuit Underwriting Partners with Berkley Insurance Australia
New agency promises a fun approach. Pursuit Underwriting (Pursuit) has commenced an underwriting partnership with Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) to provide liability, professional indemnity and management liability solutions for recreation, wellness and tourism related risks. Pursuit will be led by Warren Mills, who was most recently Managing Director of Sports...
Identifying and Preventing Bookkeeping Fraud: Key Warning Signs and Detection Strategies
Bookkeeping fraud can lead to significant financial losses and damage a business's reputation. It's crucial for business owners and managers to recognise the warning signs of bookkeeping fraud and implement effective detection and prevention controls. This article outlines some of the warning signs of bookkeeping fraud and provides guidance on...
