My career in the insurance industry began in the mid 1970s. During this time I have been proud to be

a part of an industry that has provided financial protection to many businesses and individuals who

have suffered through some major catastrophes and disasters including:

 

- 1974 Brisbane Floods

- 2006 Tropical Cyclone Larry

- 2008 The Gap Storms "Brisbane"

- 2011 Queensland Floods

- 2012 Tropical Cyclone Yasi

- 2013 Tropical Cyclone Oswald

 

In the early years, I held various claims and underwriting positions with major insurers before

rising to the position of Branch Manager for various insurers including:

 

Lumleys                                              Rockhampton               1980 - 1984

Commercial Union (CU)                     Mackay                          1984 - 1987

Niugini Insurance                               Lae (PNG)                      1987 - 1990

QBE Insurance                                   Townsville /Brisbane   1990 - 1997

HIH / FAI                                             Rockhampton                1997 - 2001

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In 2001 my career took a major change, I moved from the underwriting stream to become a fully qualified insurance broker. Eventually I started my own business as an authorised representative for Marsh Pty Ltd and in 2014 moved over to Westcourt General Insurance Brokers, that later merged with National Adviser Services to form Community Broker Network Pty Ltd (CBN).

 

On 6th March 2023 I moved from CBN to McLardy McShane Partners Pty Ltd.

 

McLardy McShane Partners Pty Ltd:

Our statistics:

- More than $300 million in premium

- 250+ people nationally and growing

- More than 80 Corporate Authorised Representatives nationally.

 

Our size, scale and capability provide me with the leverage of size I need to negotiate great insurance solutions on my client’s behalf. We’re also part of Steadfast, the largest general insurance broker network in Australasia, with nearly 400 brokerages, over 160 products and services and more than $6.1 billion of gross written premium.

 

Our network membership benefits our clients by providing me access to exclusive policy wordings, brokers services, technology and claims support.

 

Our core values include providing professional advice, building personal relationships, giving back to the community and having fun. This is what we look for in building trusted, long-term partnerships with our clients, insurers and community organisations.

 

Your community and ours - we believe in giving back, McLardy McShane are deeply committed to building thriving communities, and we believe that giving back is not just about corporate responsibility.

We are passionate about improving the lives of others and seeing positive change in action.

We have helped raise millions of dollars for a range of worthy causes such as The Reach Foundation, which helps young people find their way, while our support of the Fight MND Foundation funds vital research to find a cure for the disease.”

 

I believe that a high standard of advice whilst keeping their best interests in mind, is the most important part of my job.

 

It’s very important for me that I have my clients trust in ensuring they get the right advice and quality of service. I stay up to date with changes in both the insurance market and business environment to give my clients extensive coverage at a competitive price. It really is a 24-hour a day job and a way of life.

 

My knowledge across a variety of industries and in-depth understanding of the risks associated with all types of occupations are exposed to allows me to provide my clients with quality insurance solutions adding value to their business.”