Liberty - Insurance & Claims - Liberty Specialty Markets Australia

25 perspectives from 25 years in Australia

25 years, 22 product lines, 450+ team members, 20,000 clients and one billion dollars in annual gross written premium

Practical and effective solutions

Our integrated teams are dedicated to understanding each client's business, finding deeper levels of coverage, and offering practical advice when it's needed most

We stand behind Australia's best

That's why 81 of the ASX100 choose to work with our integrated team of underwriters, risk engineers and claims professionals

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Our experience sets us apart

Over 40,000 personnel in 29 countries. We're part of a Fortune 100 company backed by over 110 years of history and experience.

A team you can count on

Putting our people at the heart of what we do brings out the best in our team, and in turn, the best for you

Our Perspective

We've curated a range of thought provoking viewpoints on the lines of business we write. Hear direct from our subject matter experts, and learn what they are observing in the market.

News

Corporate and specialty insurance in China

Learn about the Liberty Specialty Markets Underwriting Division at Lloyd’s China

2 min read

04 Apr 2025

Article

Understanding environmental insurance

A third of companies that buy environmental insurance from us each year are first-time purchasers

2 min read

04 Apr 2025

Interactive

Liberty Product Recall Monitor - March 2025

Undeclared allergens like milk, wheat, and tree nuts cause nearly half of all food recalls...

5 min read

11 Mar 2025

Our Specialists
I believe my 20+ years' experience brings value and perspective to my customers – allowing me to understand their financial risks and offer the right solutions.

Michael Mahlo

Assistant Vice President, Professional & Financial Risks
T: +61 2 8298 5906

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Our Specialists
Experience, understanding the client and deep product knowledge drives great outcomes for my clients and Liberty.

Greg Wright

Head of Surety Asia Pacific
T: +61 2 8047 3373

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Our Specialists
Over the past decade, I have assessed credit worthiness of corporates across a broad range of sectors in the Australian as well as overseas markets.

Suff Saleem

Senior Underwriter, Surety
T: +61 2 8298 5833

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My focus is on understanding our clients and delivering quality underwriting solutions.

Helen Walpole

Senior Underwriter, Professional & Financial Risks
T: +61 7 3235 8809

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Our Specialists
Like many of our underwriters, I have diverse experience managing everything from SME Business and Facilities, to Schemes and other Professional Lines.

Ashley McCarthy

Distribution Manager, Portfolio Solutions
T: +61 7 3235 8884

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Our Specialists
It's gratifying to work with our brokers and insureds to customise policy coverage on our IT Liability and Cyber products, satisfying their complex contractual terms and risk exposures.

Rian Wickens

Head of Cyber & IT Liability, PFR Australia
T: +61 2 8047 3316

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Our Specialists
I've been underwriting Marine insurance in the local market for over 30 years, so I know exactly what it takes to protect our clients against risks and exposures.

Madonna Youles-Fitzgerald

Senior Underwriter, Marine
T: +61 7 3235 8834

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Our Specialists
In my 30 years of liability underwriting and management experience, I've worked in Australia and Asia on a range of SME, Corporate and Multinational Accounts.

Frank Salvatore

Senior Underwriter, Casualty
T: +61 7 3235 8833

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Our Specialists
As a Casualty specialist, I enjoy working with our clients to provide tailored solutions to complex risks.

Dan Hingston

Head of Casualty, Australia
T: +61 3 9619 9815

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Our Specialists
With over 15 years' technical experience across a broad range of industries and risks, I lead a Casualty team in Asia dedicated to delivering solutions and value to our clients.