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Oct 09

Professional Indemnity: The Importance of the Professional Services Description

Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance is designed to cover insureds for errors and omissions that may arise whilst providing clients with professional services. So, it is vital to ensure that the professional services description clearly covers the scope of services provided by the insured. This article outlines some Professional Indemnity coverage...
Berkley Insurance Australia Perth Underwriting Team
Oct 04

Berkley Insurance Australia Tops PI and GL in Steadfast Insurer Survey

The latest Steadfast Network Insurer survey has spotlighted Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) as the premier insurance provider for both Public & Products Liability and Professional Indemnity to Steadfast brokers. The survey, assessing various service aspects, confirms BIA's unmatched commitment to the broker experience. In the Liability sphere, BIA has emerged...
BIA National Head of Claims Barbara Stenning received general insurer claims team of the year award from Insurance Business Australia
Sep 21

BIA Wins General Insurer Claims Team of the Year 2023

We are elated to share that our incredible Claims Team has been recognised with the prestigious Insurance Business Australia Award for AAMC "General Insurer Claims Team of the Year" 🏆 A huge shoutout to our claims team who have consistently showcased their commitment, expertise, and dedication to excellence in claims handling. Their tireless efforts...
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Sep 01

Continuous Cover: Key Considerations When Changing Insurers

There are a number of coverage considerations to contemplate on whether to change Professional Indemnity (PI) insurers to choose continuous cover. Understanding Continuous Cover One of the main policy features to be mindful of when considering changing insurers is continuity of cover. Generally, Professional Indemnity insurance policies are written on...
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Aug 18

Employee Theft under Management Liability Policies: Understanding Cover and Claims

Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) Management Liability (ML) policies are designed to cover businesses against management liability risks and exposures. Among the risks that ML policies cover, one relevant cover is employee theft, an unfortunate reality many businesses have to contend with. This article delves into the specifics of cover for...
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Aug 14

Unveiling Public & Products Liability on bindIT: A Game-Changer for Brokers

Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) is excited to announce a significant expansion to its online broker platform, bindIT, by unveiling automated Public & Products Liability Insurance. With a focus on giving brokers more choice in how they interact with BIA, this expansion now offers brokers the convenience of access to Public...
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Aug 09

Proud to be Awarded Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business 2023

It is with immense pride that we share our latest Top Insurance recognition with our valued brokers, partners, and most importantly, our team. We have been named a Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Australia. This honour reflects the collective efforts and dedication of each individual at Berkley Insurance Australia...
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Jul 17

To Notify or Not to Notify | Claims Notification

The subject of claims notification can be a challenge, significantly some vexing questions will be before the Court of Appeal and High Court in the not too distant future. It is a very tricky area for insurance brokers because two brokers with similar experience, or similar client books might give...
Elite Women 2023: Barbara Stenning Leading Claims
Jul 03

Elite Women 2023: Barbara Stenning Head of Claims

Berkley Insurance Australia is thrilled to announce that Barbara Stenning, National Head of Claims, has been recognised with the prestigious 2023 Elite Women in Insurance Award by Insurance Business. This commendation underlines her relentless dedication, unparalleled expertise, and significant contributions to the insurance industry for over 20 years. Stenning's unique...
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