Business Details
Your Trusted Specialist Business Insurer in Australia
Berkley Insurance Australia is Australia's award-winning specialist insurer, providing customised general insurance solutions across a range of specialist product lines. As part of the global W. R. Berkley Corporation, we combine international expertise with local market knowledge to deliver fast, attentive service through our team of dedicated underwriters. Our A+ rated financial strength and commitment to cutting-edge technology like the BindIT platform ensure brokers receive efficient quote-to-bind processes and exceptional claims handling.With multiple industry awards recognising our service excellence, we maintain a philosophy of 'local underwriters supporting local brokers' to create tailored coverage solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Services
Public Liability Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Medical Malpractice Insurance
Management Liability Insurance
Design & Construction Insurance
IT Liability Insurance
Life Sciences Insurance
Association Liability Insurance
Sole Traders ML Insurance
Directors & Officers Insurance
Highlights and features
- Award-winning service with multiple industry recognitions
- A+ rated financial strength from Standard & Poors and A.M. Best
- Fast quote-to-bind processes through our BindIT platform
- Local underwriters with specialist product knowledge
- 24/7 accessibility for urgent broker requirements
Associations and certifications
- A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poors
- A+ (Superior) in Financial Strength by A.M. Best Company
What people say
Quick service
Exceptional support
Award-winning insurer
Excellent underwriters
Fast claims handling
Services
Public Liability Insurance
Protects businesses from financial loss due to third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage, or advertising injury arising from business operations. Covers legal fees, compensation payments, and mitigation costs. Ideal for manufacturers, retailers, contractors, and service providers seeking comprehensive protection against common business risks.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Safeguards professionals against claims for financial loss resulting from alleged negligence, errors, or omissions in service delivery. Covers legal defense costs, compensation payments, and contractual liabilities. Essential for consultants, accountants, engineers, and other service providers requiring protection for professional advice or services rendered.
Medical Malpractice Insurance
Specialised protection for healthcare professionals and facilities against claims arising from medical treatment provision. Covers defense costs, compensation for alleged negligence, and regulatory investigations. Designed for private hospitals, clinics, allied health practitioners, and NDIS service providers requiring tailored medical risk solutions.
Management Liability Insurance
Comprehensive coverage for companies and directors against claims related to wrongful acts in business management. Includes directors & officers liability, employment practices, and fidelity guarantees. Supports corporate governance while protecting personal and company assets from litigation risks associated with management decisions.
Design & Construction Insurance
Tailored protection for building professionals combining physical construction and design services. Covers civil liability claims for faulty designs, construction defects, and contractual obligations. Specifically addresses risks faced by builders, contractors, and construction firms requiring integrated professional and operational risk management.
People
Kimberly Maisey
State Manager SA
20-year insurance veteran with expertise in financial lines underwriting. Former QBE underwriter known for client relationship skills and competitive drive. Balances professional focus with family life and outdoor activities in South Australia.
Matthew McPhee
National Underwriting Manager
30+ years casualty insurance experience across Australia and London. Commerce degree holder and former NIBA member committed to broker support. Combines technical expertise with dedication to exceptional service standards.
Tony Wheatley
Chief Executive Officer
35-year insurance executive with expertise in underwriting, claims, and portfolio management. Leads Berkley Australia's strategic direction focusing on broker-centric service and local decision-making authority.
Barbara Stenning
National Head of Claims
20-year claims management leader with legal and health qualifications. Former insurer CEO brings complex litigation expertise and client-focused approach to claims resolution processes.
Kirsty Owens
National Head of e-business
20+ years PI, D&O, and PL insurance specialist. Former SA State Manager now driving digital transformation through Berkley's InsureTech initiatives and BindIT platform development.
Questions
What insurance products do you offer?
We provide public & products liability, professional indemnity, medical malpractice, management liability, design & construction, IT liability, and life sciences insurance solutions tailored to business needs.
How can brokers access your services?
Our products are available through registered insurance brokers who can customise coverage solutions using our BindIT platform or by contacting local underwriters directly.
What makes your claims process different?
We prioritise 'Play Fair, Pay Early' philosophy with dedicated claims specialists achieving average 12-day resolution times, significantly faster than industry standards.
Do you cover emerging risks like augmented reality?
Our policies adapt to evolving risks including AR technologies, with underwriters trained to assess modern business exposures through traditional and digital channels.
How do you support broker education?
We offer customised training sessions and broker learning hub resources to enhance product knowledge and risk assessment capabilities for our partner brokers.
What technology platforms do you use?
Our BindIT portal enables 30-second quotes, instant policy binding, and document access through a secure digital platform designed for broker efficiency.
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