LATEST NEWS
Get to know Sole Traders Management Liability Insurance
What all sole traders need to know While Management Liability provides protection suited to corporations and small businesses, sole traders require a tailored Sole Trader Management Liability cover that suits their individual needs and exposures. When doing their research into all the different types of insurance cover available to businesses,...
What is the difference between a Letter of Appointment and a Letter of Authority?
Letter of Appointment vs Letter of Authority There is always some confusion between a letter of authority and a letter of appointment, although they are very different. Letter of Authority A letter of authority gives permission for the insurance broker to collect information from insurers on behalf of their clients...
Berkley Insurance Australia Partners with Frontier Global Underwriting to Offer Blockchain Insurance Cover
Berkley Insurance Australia (“BIA”) is pleased to announce a recent partnership with Frontier Global Underwriting (“Frontier”) to provide Professional Liability, General Liability, and Directors’ & Officers’ Liability insurance to the Blockchain industry. Currently, insurance for Blockchain companies is very limited, if offered at all, due to the minimal understanding of...
Emerging Business Risks in 2022
Managing business risks in the COVID-19 era As vaccination rates around Australia continue to rise, restrictions are gradually being lifted.. Yet while we embrace our former freedoms, we cannot casually return to our old lifestyles and obliterate the nightmares of 2020 and 2021 from our memory banks. While we all...
Standing by our clients during challenging times
At Berkley Insurance Australia, we are often amazed when we hear the incredible stories behind how many of our valued clients formed their brands. Many arise out of the painful personal experiences of their founding members, for whom the journey to building a strong commercial enterprise is anything but a...
Are Businesses Ready for Arising Supply Chain Risks
Having a business has never been harder than in the past 2 years. Already dealing with various lockdowns the emerging issue will be a lack of stock, especially in the lead-up to Christmas. Now more than ever businesses need to be mindful of any supply risks that could affect their...
Stuck in a Lift with an Underwriter | Matt Rawle
We are enthused to welcome our latest edition to the underwriting team. Matt Rawle will add another layer of success to our Facilities team with almost 20 years in the Insurance market. We know our coverholders are just as excited as we are to get to know Matt. Tell us...
Conflict of Interest when making an insurance claim
The Conflict Game It is human nature that when things go wrong or you feel like you are or could be in trouble, you are inclined to turn to your family and friends for guidance or assistance. It is not dissimilar in the working world. When a business or individual...
Get better Insurance Cover for your Clients
Understanding what your client’s needs and expectations are has never been more important than now. Many people are still opting for virtual meetings and this may hinder the information provided and lessen the opportunity for brokers to really immerse themselves in their client’s business. The current hard market in casualty...
