Who We Are

Since our founding in March 2015, Lion Underwriting has grown into a recognised and respected name in the Australian insurance landscape. Over the past decade, we’ve built a reputation for flexible, innovative insurance solutions across General Liability, Property, and Professional Lines.

We are proud to be a privately owned and truly independent underwriting agency- a rare position in an industry defined by mergers and acquisitions. This independence allows us to move swiftly, make decisions in the best interests of our brokers and clients, and bring new products to market with agility and creativity.

Whilst our reputation as a specialist in hard-to-place risks is well known, Lion Underwriting now offers capacity, appetite, and underwriting capability across a wide spectrum of risks and occupations spanning both open-market placements and binder business. We encourage brokers to rethink the types of risks they consider placing with Lion, and to contact us about opportunities they may not have previously associated with our brand.

As we enter our second decade, we honour our past including the legacy of our late founder and Managing Director, Kurt Nilsen - while embracing the future under the leadership of Nathan Hepple and Jarrod O’Brien. Together with our experienced leadership group, they bring fresh energy and deep industry insight to guide Lion into a new era of growth.

At the heart of Lion Underwriting is our people, affectionately known as the “Pride.” Every team member brings unique experience, passion, and a client-first mindset. This collective strength enables us to deliver the outstanding service and tailored solutions that brokers expect and deserve.

Lion Underwriting remains committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and personal service - now and into the future.