Australasia Underwriting (AUPL) has welcomed Derek Harding to its leadership team to focus on widening the product offering within the Property & General Liability sectors.

Melbourne-based Mr Harding, who will lead technical underwriting, has decades of experience, including at Aon, CGU and Marsh. He was attracted to AUPL’s “solutions-first approach” and desire for innovation to meet the changing needs of customers.  

“As a Lloyd's Coverholder, we will deliver compelling new propositions offering unique, secure solutions to our intermediary partners. I urge brokers not yet trading with us to get in touch,” he said.

AUPL MD Alan Mackay says the appointment is “another step in our mission to bring human-centered expertise into the marketplace”. 

“He has a proven track record for profitable growth, driving product development, and building high-performing teams,” Mr Mackay said. 

“Harnessing expert underwriting, and giving our brokers immediate access to that, is a fundamental component of our proposition. Derek shares that ethos, and we look forward to his contribution to the leadership team.”