Public & Products Liability Articles

Public & Products Liability, Professional Indemnity, Management Liability

Legal Entity Names: The Most Critical Detail in Any Insurance Policy

October 26, 2026

In insurance placement, no detail is more critical—or more frequently overlooked—than ensuring the correct legal entity appears as a named insured on the policy. An incorrect or incomplete or inaccurate named insured could result in adverse cover outcomes.

A legal entity may be defined as an individual, a company, or organisation recognised by law as having distinct legal rights, duties and responsibilities under a legal system, such as the ability to enter into contracts.

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From Warehouse to Web – General Liability Risks in E-Commerce and Drop Shipping

October 15, 2026

The growth of e-commerce and drop shipping has created significant opportunities for businesses to reach customers globally, but it has also introduced a range of complex liability exposures that need to be considered when advising clients and placing insurance programs. This webinar will examine the evolving risk landscape surrounding online retail operations and provide practical insights into the key liability issues affecting e-commerce businesses today.

Public & Products Liability

Global Supply Chain Contagion: Product Recall Risks for the Australian Importer

September 07, 2026

In today’s interconnected global economy, a single product defect can rapidly evolve into a widespread liability event affecting manufacturers, importers, distributors and brand owners across multiple jurisdictions. As supply chains become increasingly complex, businesses are facing a growing challenge: risk contagion.

Professional Indemnity, Public & Products Liability

The Subcontractor Trap: PI and GL Risks in Multi-Tiered Construction Projects

August 06, 2026

Modern construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, with multiple layers of contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and specialist trades all contributing to the final outcome. While this structure can deliver efficiency and expertise, it can also create significant uncertainty when things go wrong.

General News, Public & Products Liability

Introducing a Smarter Way to Cover Glass: Plate Glass Insurance Now Available

June 18, 2026

Brokers are constantly balancing speed, efficiency, and ensuring their clients are properly protected. At Berkley Insurance Australia, we understand that placing business shouldn’t require juggling multiple policies to meet common leasing or operational requirements.

Educational, IT Liability, Professional Indemnity, Public & Products Liability

Augmented Reality Meets Insurance: A New Dimension of Risk

September 19, 2025

Augmented Reality has come a long way - from clunky headsets to apps we now use without even thinking. The term Augmented Reality (AR) became widely recognised in the1990s, particularly in aerospace and military sectors, however the concept dates back much further than this.

Public & Products Liability

Product Liability Insurance: Helping Your Clients Protect Themselves with Run-off Cover

August 26, 2025

As Product Liability Insurance policies are occurrence based, in order to respond to a claim for injury or damage arising from a product there must be a current policy in place at the time that the injury or damage occurs, regardless of when the product was sold.

Public & Products Liability

The Unseen Danger of Internal Labour Hire

August 13, 2025

Companies set up internal labour hire arrangements to achieve flexibility and reduce costs, but they rarely think of the insurance implications, which is leading to a growing risk of workers’ compensation claims flowing through to general indemnity policies.

Public & Products Liability

3D Printing - Insurance Considerations

May 14, 2025

While 3D printing is still seen as an emerging risk, it may be a surprise to some that it has actually been around for more than 30 years.

Public & Products Liability

Principal Contractors Duty of Care

March 31, 2025

You have seen it before, and you will likely see it again: principal contractors having to respond to liability claims regarding their alleged duty of care for a subcontractor’s system of work.