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Introducing our National Product Managers
Following our recent announcement about the promotion of Adelle Timmins to the position of National Head of Public & Products Liability, we would like to highlight our National Product Managers. Kirsty Owens – National Head of e-business Adelle Timmins – National Head of Public & Products Liability Nicole Carey –...
Congratulations Adelle Timmins
Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) is pleased to announce that Adelle Timmins has been promoted to the newly created position of National Head of Public & Products Liability. Adelle has a wealth of knowledge and has been with BIA since 2017. Adelle will maintain her role within the WA team to...
Change in Control Events
With corporate structures constantly evolving, particularly during periods of mergers, acquisitions or other significant transactions, its crucial for both businesses and insurance brokers to understand how these changes affect Directors and Officers (D&O) and Management Liability (ML) insurance. Communicating change of control events to insurers is a key first step...
Employment Practices Liability Trends
In recent years, the employment practices liability (EPL) Insurance landscape has changed significantly. This evolving environment stems from a number of factors including legislative changes, workforce dynamics and a shift in attitude towards workplace conduct. As businesses increasingly recognise the importance of safeguarding themselves against employment related claims, EPL insurance...
Berkley Insurance Australia Wins Specialist Insurer of the Year Award for Third Consecutive Year
Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) has been honoured with the Specialist Insurer of the Year Award for the third consecutive year at the recent Insurance Advisernet Conference in Cairns. This prestigious award is determined by the responses from the annual IA broker survey which acknowledges the exceptional service and performance delivered...
Claim Insight Series – Part 1 – The ‘101’ on Notifiable Circumstances and Valid Notifications
Insurers are often asked what a notifiable circumstance is and how is it different to the notification of a claim? Helpfully, there has been recent developments in case law dealing with notifications under claims made policies and the operation of section 40(3) of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) (ICA)....
Berkley Insurance’s 2024 Golf Day
So as the year rolls into October, there’s a buzz amongst the Sydney brokers and even a few from rural NSW and interstate. Yes, it’s time again for the Berkley Insurance Australia Sydney Golf Day! With our biggest turnout yet, with over 60 competitors attending, the dark clouds loomed, memories...
Common Public & Product Liability Extensions
In addition to the standard cover provided under a Public and Products Liability (PPL) policy, there are a variety of optional extensions available that provide cover for additional exposures your client’s business may face. In this article we look at some of the most common extensions that are offered and...
Binder Authority – Can We Do It Better?
Problem with existing security? Need a solution to handle a small portfolio which your current security provider struggles with? Or just need to gain more efficiency out of your binder business? Berkley Insurance Australia’s Partner Solutions Team can help you out! At Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA), we’re all about developing...
