Newline Australia

LIABILITY

Life Sciences

Research, manufacturing processes, products delivered and services provided by Life Science companies are continually evolving. Our experienced underwriters have been consistently providing the life science sector with broad coverage, significant capacity, and excellent security in line with the ever changing legal and regulatory environment.

We specialise in providing Life Science liability coverage in the following sectors:
  • Active Ingredient Manufacturing
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicines
  • Biological Engineering
  • Biotechnology Research and Development
  • Clinical Trials and Contract Research Companies
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Cosmetics
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Medical Equipment and Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors
  • Medical and Surgical Devices (including invasive)
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Contract Manufacturers and Distributors
  • University Research and Development
  • Veterinary Medicines
Capacity
Up to AUD25 million


Capacity Use
Primary Layer; Excess Layer; Co-insurance


Coverage
Worldwide

Coverage Capacity Per Product Line
Worldwide

AUD 30.0m

Per product line, we can write business on a primary, excess and reinsurance basis.
Your Local Contact
  • William Clarke
    Head of Liability
    Australia
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Explore Newline’s Global Reach
Asia
Newline Group operates through various service companies in Asia, including Newline Asia Services Pte. Ltd., Newline Malaysia Limited and Newline Hong Kong Services Limited, offering localized and customized insurance services across the region.

Newline Asia Services Pte. Ltd, based in Singapore, opened for business on 1st May 2007 and acts as a service company for Newline Syndicate 1218, with authority to underwrite the full range of products offered. Newline Hong Kong Services Limited was established in December 2024, offering the full range of products offered by Newline Asia.

Our business platform includes Newline Malaysia Limited, a service company located in Labuan, a marketing office in Kuala Lumpur, and we also have a presence at Lloyd’s in Shanghai. To view these offerings, visit the Newline Underwriting Division page at Lloyd’s Insurance Company (China) Ltd.

We have the ability to issue direct insurance policies in Singapore and Hong Kong and facultative reinsurance across the Asian region.
Susan Chew
Head of Liability
Australia
Headquartered in Melbourne with an additional office in Sydney, Newline Australia Insurance Pty Ltd was established in 2006 as a service company for Newline Syndicate 1218, with authority to underwrite the full range of products offered. It is wholly owned by Newline Holdings UK Limited and delivers tailored insurance solutions and local service to clients in Australia.
William Clarke
Head of Liability
Canada
Newline Canada Insurance Limited was established in March 2018 and acts as a service company for Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd’s, providing localized and customized insurance services as part of Newline Group’s global network, ensuring solid security and tailored coverage for clients in Canada.
Jim Benson
Chief Underwriting Officer
Germany
Newline Europe Versicherung AG, based in Cologne, was established in March 2019 and serves as Newline Group’s EEA insurance hub, providing specialized insurance products and sustainable solutions to the German-speaking market with a focus on local and individual customer support.

Prior to the establishment of Newline Europe, Newline opened a branch office of Newline Insurance Company Limited in Cologne in 2017 to give the German speaking market direct access to the specialized products and capabilities of Newline Group.
Markus Schäefer
Head of Underwriting
Mexico
The Latin America Division of Newline Group, headquartered in Mexico, was established in July 2019 and caters to clients throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, offering a range of insurance services and solutions.
Gerardo Mendoza
Senior Underwriter
United Kingdom
As the headquarters of Newline Group, London serves as the central hub for our operations, providing strong financial backing and regulatory oversight through Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd’s, Newline Insurance Company Limited.
Martin Hawkins
Head of Liability
London
Neil Lyons
Senior Underwriter
Leeds