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Stuck in a Lift with an Underwriter | Paul Marques
Tell us a bit about being an Underwriter? For almost 20 years, I have enjoyed giving people comfort and joy. I am happy to scope people out and risks. My family and work colleagues are those that I protect first How do you like your coffee? Double shot, large skim...
Two Years and Going Strong | Steadfast Client Trading Platform
Berkley Insurance Australia joined the Steadfast SCTP a full 2 years ago now and the take-up from brokers has been better than expected. The SCTP is an online automated underwriting platform where brokers can obtain quotes from a range of Insurers for different product lines. Kirsty Owens, BIA’s National Portfolio...
Blockchain – Basics 101
So what is blockchain? To put it simply, Blockchains are a form of databases whereby information is stored. As with most databases, whilst many people may be able to access and even make changes to the database information, it is usually owned or administered by a single individual or entity,...
Young Gun in Insurance 2021 | Doris Mihajlovic
What brought you to becoming a Claims Adjuster? I came into insurance very randomly, which is common for most people in the industry I believe. As a child, I had dreams of being a marine biologist or working for the UN, however, as I got older I realised these roles...
General Liability Exposures for Host Employers
It is typical in today’s fast-moving and ever-changing society that the benefits of engaging in a labour-hire arrangement present a compelling commercial argument for those businesses wishing to do so. It is relatively easy to arrange The administration and selection of individuals is outsourced to a firm that specialises in...
Stuck In a Lift with an Underwriter | Martin Patterson
Tell us a bit about being an Underwriter? I don’t work as a traditional underwriter at the moment. I’m responsible for the ‘day-to-day operation of BIA’s online offering via SCTP. I liaise with our underwriters and IT departments (and Steadfast) to make sure the Brokers are getting the best efficient...
BERKLEY INSURANCE AUSTRALIA WINS INSURER OF THE YEAR – 2021
At Berkley Insurance Australia, we are thrilled to be recognised by the industry in achieving an outstanding 10 awards, including Insurer of the Year 2021, at the Insurance Business Brokers on Insurers Awards. In addition to winning the NIBA General Insurer of the Year Award for 2020 last year, to...
Stuck in a Lift with an Underwriter | Adele Halfpenny
Tell us a bit about being an Underwriter? It’s fulfilling in numerous ways. You have the analytical side of reviewing a risk, as well as the more personable customer service/relationship building side of catching up with and negotiating with Brokers. No day is the same and I’m really enjoying the...
Design & Construct Professional Indemnity Insurance | What it really covers
Senior Underwriter Valerie Keown discusses how Design & Construct Professional Indemnity Insurance (or D&C cover) is often confused by those who do not deal with the product every day. Whilst D&C cover is a financial lines-based class of business the traditional requirement of “fee for advice” does not apply. Many...
