Insurance News from Professional Indemnity Australia

Arch Insurance Australia has announced the promotion of Aisling Hegarty to the position of Head of Professional Indemnity (PI), effective immediately. This strategic move underscores Arch's dedication to bolstering its PI insurance offerings across the Australian market. - read more

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for structural reforms to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to address growing funding pressures and enhance consumer protection. This appeal comes in response to a Treasury consultation paper examining the role of professional indemnity insurance in compensation claims. - read more

In a significant development for Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), BizCover has been appointed as the exclusive direct online distributor of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance's (BHSI) Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance. This partnership, effective from 1 October 2025, enables SMEs to access BHSI's PI cover directly through BizCover's award-winning digital platform. - read more