logo PII
SHARE

Share this news item!

Sterling Insurance Enhances Professional Indemnity Offerings with Lloyd's Binder

New Binding Authority and Underwriting Expansion Strengthen Sterling's Market Position

Sterling Insurance Enhances Professional Indemnity Offerings with Lloyd's Binder?w=400

The information on this website is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Consider seeking personal advice from a licensed adviser before acting on any information.

Sterling Insurance has recently secured a new professional indemnity (PI) binding authority with Lloyd's, a development that promises to provide Australian brokers with greater control over product offerings and pricing structures.
This strategic move is part of Sterling's ongoing commitment to delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet the specific needs of niche and complex risk sectors.

As a specialist underwriting agency under Melbourne-based ATC Insurance Solutions, Sterling has a longstanding history of placing business into the Lloyd's market, particularly in areas such as asbestos, environmental, and engineering sectors. The acquisition of this new binder signifies a clear advancement for brokers and their clients, offering more certainty on terms, expedited decision-making processes, and products that are finely tuned to the specialist sectors Sterling serves.

Mike Stephens, the underwriter instrumental in securing the binder, highlighted Sterling's broadened appetite to include professionals in design and construction, training providers, and consultants across engineering, science, and industrial sectors. This expansion encompasses industries adjacent to construction, marine, energy, and aviation, reflecting Sterling's commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the market.

In addition to the new binding authority, Sterling has bolstered its underwriting team by appointing experienced underwriters in key Australian states. This strategic expansion aims to place decision-makers closer to brokers, ensuring more responsive and locally informed service. The recent additions of Leanne Leach in Brisbane and Gemma Sturgeon in Western Australia, along with plans for further appointments in Melbourne, underscore Sterling's dedication to enhancing its presence and capabilities across the country.

For Australian businesses and professionals seeking comprehensive and customised professional indemnity insurance solutions, Sterling's recent developments offer promising avenues. The combination of a new Lloyd's binding authority and an expanded team of seasoned underwriters positions Sterling as a formidable player in the Australian insurance landscape, ready to meet the diverse and complex needs of its clientele.

Published:Monday, 15th Jun 2026
Author: Paige Estritori

Please Note: We do not endorse any specific products or companies. Some content is sourced from third parties, including press releases, and may not be independently verified for accuracy or completeness.

Share this news item:

Rate this article

0 Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

Insurance News

Cyber Risk Is Blurring the Lines for Professional Indemnity Cover
Cyber Risk Is Blurring the Lines for Professional Indemnity Cover
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent insurance market commentary has again highlighted a growing challenge for Australian professional service firms: cyber incidents are no longer just an IT problem. When a system outage, data handling error, failed implementation, software defect or poor security recommendation causes a client financial loss, the dispute can quickly move into professional indemnity territory. - read more
Client Distress Is Becoming a Professional Liability Trigger
Client Distress Is Becoming a Professional Liability Trigger
02 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh small business finance reporting has put insolvency and cash-flow pressure back near the top of the risk agenda. While headlines often focus on company failures, tax debt, late payments and tighter household spending, the professional risk message is broader: when clients are under financial strain, expectations harden and disputes can escalate quickly. - read more
Why Complaint Handling Is Now a Professional Risk Test
Why Complaint Handling Is Now a Professional Risk Test
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh industry attention on ASIC’s internal dispute resolution data has put complaint handling back in the risk spotlight for financial services firms, advice practices and the businesses that support them. While IDR reporting is often viewed as a compliance obligation, it can also reveal the early stages of a professional indemnity exposure: a dissatisfied client, a disputed recommendation, a delayed response, an alleged error or a breakdown in communication. - read more
Compensation Rules Put Professional Indemnity Cover Back in Focus
Compensation Rules Put Professional Indemnity Cover Back in Focus
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh industry attention on ASIC's expectations for compensation arrangements is a timely reminder that professional indemnity insurance should not be treated as a once-a-year renewal task. For Australian professionals who provide advice, compliance support, financial services, consulting, design, technology or outsourced business services, the adequacy of cover depends on how closely the policy matches the work actually being performed. - read more
Respect@Work Duties Are Becoming a Professional Risk Issue
Respect@Work Duties Are Becoming a Professional Risk Issue
12 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh attention on how Australian businesses put Respect@Work obligations into practice is a timely reminder that workplace conduct risk is no longer confined to HR manuals or internal training sessions. For consultants, advisers, compliance specialists, accountants, lawyers, recruiters, trainers and outsourced business support providers, the growing focus on prevention can also create a sharper professional liability exposure. - read more

Explore Alternative Insurance Options

Discover trusted solutions from our family of brands:

Comprehensive Indemnity Insurance to Protect Your Professional Reputation