Berkley Re Australia

We have seasoned underwriting and claims professionals with deep experience across the Australia and New Zealand region. Our local reach enables use to adapt to the environment and markets we operate in.

We are a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated AA- (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor’s and A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company.

We deliver more than reinsurance. Our expertise extends to providing value-added services across casualty classes, including guidance on policy wordings, pricing structures, and marketing strategies. Insurers can leverage our local and global liability knowledge to drive portfolio growth and develop innovative products.

We are a member of of W. R. Berkley Corporation and can leverage the expertise of the global network within the group. Berkley Re have operations globally ranging from the US, UK, and the Asia Pacific region.

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the US's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the businesses in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialised knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralised operations, allowing each of our businesses to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralised structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals.

The relevant authority for underwriting and claims is held locally within the regions we operate.

As part of our decentralised structure, we empower our underwriters to make decisions locally. We have the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.

We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, whether it be delivering an underwriting solution or paying claims in a timely manner - You can rely on us.