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Jan 08

Understanding Professional Indemnity Insurance: The Average Provision

Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance provides businesses and professionals with cover for their liability for compensation arising from errors and omissions in connection with the professional services they provide to their customers. It is important for brokers and their clients to understand the level of cover provided by the chosen PI...
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Dec 14

Community Underwriting Continues to empower communities in 2023

Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) is delighted to highlight the achievements of its facilities partner, Community Underwriting, in their 2023 Small Grants Program. This program is a testament to their collaborative approach in supporting the Not-for-Profit sector, demonstrating how strategic partnerships can create meaningful impacts in communities. Community Underwriting's unique business...
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Dec 11

Professional Indemnity: What Are Policy Extensions?

Cover provided under a Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance policy can vary greatly in the market. When reviewing a Professional Indemnity policy, it’s important to understand the extensions the policy provides and their application. Policy extensions can be automatically included or they can be purchased as an option. Extensions are generally...
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Nov 21

Professional Indemnity Insurance: Reinstatement of Indemnity Limits

In this article, we will unpack the reinstatement of indemnity limits for Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance. You will get a better understanding of the material role reinstatement can play in boosting the amount available to respond to claims made against the insured during the policy period, and why reinstatement should...
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Nov 20

Streamlining Efficiency in Liability Insurance Management

bindIT is a digital platform designed to enhance the efficiency of brokers in handling various liability coverages including Public & Products Liability, Management Liability, and IT Liability. The platform leverages technology to streamline the insurance process, making it more user-friendly and automated. https://youtu.be/3yJ6u5CZkF0 Key Features of Public & Products Liability...
Berkley Australia Named One of Australia's Best Workplaces for Women 2023
Nov 10

Berkley Australia Named One of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023

Berkley Australia (which is comprised of Berkley Insurance Australia and Berkley Re Australia) is elated to announce yet another significant accolade, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2023. This recognition comes just a few months after Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) and Berkley Re Australia were...
Insurance Advisernet award Specialty Insurer Award to Berkley Insurance Australia
Nov 07

BIA Secures Second Specialty Insurer Award 2023

Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the 2023 Specialty Insurer of the Year award by Insurance Advisernet at their annual conference. This is the second consecutive year BIA has received the Specialty Insurer of the Year award and further cements its position...
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Nov 07

BIA Announces Key Organisational Changes to Strengthen E-Business Strategy

Leading specialist insurance provider, Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA), announces strategic organisational changes to bolster its rapidly growing e-business distribution channels. These changes are reflective of BIA's commitment to adapt to evolving market trends, particularly the shift towards e-business for SME customers. Matthew McPhee, BIA’s National Underwriting Manager said, “In line...
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Oct 23

Professional Indemnity: Costs Exclusive vs Costs Inclusive

Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance provides businesses and professionals with cover for their liability for compensation arising from errors and omissions in connection with the professional services they provide to their customers. The purpose of this article is to explain the difference between: costs inclusive and costs exclusive excesses, and costs...
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