ABOUT US

We focus on complex Property and General Liability exposures.

The Barn Underwriting Agency focuses on complex Property and General Liability exposures particularly within the Agribusiness, Food & Beverage, Higher Hazard Manufacturing, Complex Commercial Property Owners and Boutique Accommodation industries.

We combine the art of underwriting with the strength of relationships. We provide insurance capacity for those risks that need it most and seek to add genuine value to our clients in every interaction with our business. No excuses.

The Barn Underwriting will operate as a vertically integrated ‘Registered Business Name’ of Market Lane Insurance Group Pty Ltd, a leading independent Australian wholesale insurance underwriting agency.

Our vision

At The Barn, we combine the art of underwriting with the strength of relationships, we provide insurance capacity for those risks that need it most and we add genuine value to our clients.

THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO DO BUSINESS WITH US:

  • Capacity for Complex Exposures

  • Collaboration

  • Capital Strength and Stability

  • Underwriting Focus

  • Risk Management

  • Education

  • A Business for Good

  • We're here for the long-term

  • 100% Independent

  • Experience, Purpose & Vision

Our Insurance Partners

We are proud to be a Coverholder at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance and reinsurance market.

Lloyd’s is the foundation of the insurance industry and the future of it. The Lloyd’s market develops essential, complex and critical insurance needed to underwrite human progress.

Backed by diverse global capital and excellent financial ratings, Lloyd’s works with a global network to grow the insured world - building resilience for businesses and local communities and strengthening economic growth around the world.

Member of the Underwriting Agencies Council

The Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) is the representative organisation for Australian and New Zealand underwriting agencies.

UAC’s purpose is to serve the interests of Australian and New Zealand underwriting agencies. UAC has more than 100 corporate members, representing the vast majority of Australian underwriting agencies and many in New Zealand.

A BUSINESS FOR GOOD

We're a proud partner of B1G1 - a business for good and every time we do business together something truly great happens.

“We are a team of outstanding people who bring together a powerful combination of experience & know-how in delivering solutions when it counts.”

— David Porteous, Group Managing Director