Local Knowledge, Global Strength

Berkley Insurance Australia (BIA) is your award-winning specialist insurance provider, offering local underwriting combined with global strength. We work directly with brokers, simplifying the complex and providing specialised insurance solutions at the speed you need.

Why BIA

We don’t believe in layers of management or complex referral chains. Our culture is built on autonomy and responsiveness, providing you with the answers you need when you need them.

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We aim to respond within 1 business day, if not the same business day. We know that speed is the difference between a bound policy and a missed opportunity.
Our market-facing underwriters are empowered to make decisions, and we aim to provide direct access to the people who know your business and can support your needs.
We believe in providing a consistent underwriting approach, helping deliver continuity and confidence for our brokers across different market conditions.
Berkley Insurance Australia is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500. W. R. Berkley Corporation’s insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor’s.

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Our Products

We specialise in professional lines and casualty for small-to-medium enterprises.

General Liability

Robust protection for businesses against third-party claims, supported by local expertise.

Professional Liability

Tailored coverage designed for professionals, handled by a team that understands the personal nature of these claims.

Management Liability

Essential protection for private company directors and officers against a broad range of risks.

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Quick Quoting Through bindIT

We’ve streamlined the underwriting process with bindIT, our automated quoting and binding platform. Designed for brokers, it allows you to quote, share and bind business in less than 30 seconds. Unlike other faceless platforms, every bindIT referral goes directly to your local underwriter; the same person you talk to on the phone.

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From Our Brokers

BIA consistently ranks at the top of industry surveys for service and claims handling. This is more than just our claim — it’s the direct feedback from the brokers we support every day.

Collection of outstanding awards bestowed to Berkley Insurance Australia

”Thank you for putting this event together. It was valuable and sets insurers apart.”

Peter Alderson, Insurance Placement and Management Brokers

“The webinars offered this financial year have been exceptional. I try to subscribe to all of them.”

Dominic Urbanowicz, Community Commercial Insurance Services

“Thank you once again for your assistance, professionalism, and responsiveness throughout the process. As always, dealing with you is an absolute pleasure, and your support is greatly appreciated.”

Rashida Dittberner, Master Builders Insurance Brokers

“Incredible service. This sort of claim would usually have taken weeks to settle with a mainstream underwriter. The fact it was settled so quickly gives me a lot of confidence about placing business with Berkley Insurance Australia in the future.”

Andrew Fleming, MGA Insurance Group

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Claims

100% local and highly personalised. When you submit a claim, you work with a dedicated claims professional who understands the Australian landscape.

Resource Centre

Quick access to the tools you need; from proposal forms to expert industry insights.

Webinars

Professional development content to keep you ahead of industry trends.

The Power of Berkley

Berkley Insurance Australia is one of approximately 60 (re)insurance businesses that comprise the Berkley brand. Berkley is one of America’s largest commercial lines property casualty providers, operating worldwide. Each Berkley business offers deep expertise within an industry, product, region, or distribution type.

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Berkley Insurance Australia is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500®. W. R. Berkley Corporation’s insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor’s.
Berkley’s unique decentralised structure is built on local authority, accountability, and deep market knowledge. Because each Berkley business maintains its own appointment process, agents and brokers work directly with decision-makers who understand their markets and clients’ needs, delivering specialised expertise, agility, and speed when it matters most.
With approximately 60 niche businesses, Berkley delivers specialised knowledge and focused expertise to every challenge. This approach allows Berkley businesses to respond quickly, and craft solutions tailored to each client’s unique risks and industry needs.

Local Knowledge, Global Strength

Why BIA

We are Responsive and Proactive

Direct Access to Experts

Consistency Matters

We Offer Stability