General Manager, Broking | National
With over 14 years’ experience in the insurance broking industry, Andrew possesses a wealth of knowledge which he brings to his role as Whitbread’s General Manager of Broking.
Andrew manages Whitbread’s team of specialist commercial insurance brokers, and is a member of the company Leadership Team, where he plays a key role in setting the strategic agenda for continued growth.
Andrew has extensive experience in the commercial sector - in particular across property, transportation and not for profit organisations.
In addition to his Leadership role, Andrew continues to manage insurance portfolios for a number of corporate and commercial clients. These range from ASX-listed companies, to manufacturers and SMEs.
Andrew prides himself on his ability to quickly understand the full scope of a client’s risk exposures, enabling him to design insurance programs that advance the client’s ability to achieve their business objectives.
It is the opportunity to get to know a diverse range of clients, businesses and industries that Andrew thoroughly enjoys, relishing the chance to build strong commercial relationships and assist people when they’re most in need.
Over the course of his career, Andrew has worked as part of the Whitbread team for over 10 years, and is a Tier 1 compliant insurance broker.
Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance is an important part of any business risk management strategy. No longer is PI only required by professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and architects. It is a legal requirement which applies to all Strata Managers.
Cyber risks are continually evolving. This makes it all the more important for you to be up-to-date and have effective response measures in place to insulate yourself against emerging threats.
We would like to bring to your attention the below update from our IT department outlining a notable cyber-threat in circulation which may pose significant threat to your organisation.
With the recent heavy rainfall and terrible weather conditions across NSW and QLD, we have received a significant number of new claims for water damage, with lodgements expected to increase further. Our thoughts are with those whose homes and valued possessions have been affected. To guide you in navigating this situation and the insurance claims process, we have provided some important information below.
With the online insurance market a popular way of obtaining cover, the role of an Insurance Broker may appear less relevant than in previous years. However when it comes to Strata Insurance, it is quite the opposite.
Complex legislation and the intricate, highly involved nature of managing Strata Insurance and strata claims, has meant the role of an insurance broker is more valuable than ever for strata managers.
