Chief Executive Officer | Whitbread Insurance Brokers
After 15 years at Whitbread Insurance Brokers, Michael assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in December 2017. This appointment recognised Michael’s extensive insurance expertise and excellent reputation among clients and colleagues.
From his beginnings in 2002 as a Servicing Officer, Michael grew to become a specialist in both General Insurance and Life Insurance, occupying several management positions throughout his time at Whitbread:
Michael is integral in driving the strategic direction of Whitbread, championing major growth projects, while still maintaining an active role in managing key accounts. Clients are at the heart of the Whitbread business, and Michael is passionate about ensuring client needs are always at the forefront of all major company objectives and decisions.
When it comes to buying insurance, people have two basic choices: buy it themselves or organise it through a broker.
As the availability of online insurance products grows, you might be tempted to believe insurance brokers will go the same way as the dinosaur. But that’s not happening, and there is one very good reason: buying insurance – particularly business insurance – is a specialised business.
Late last year the government passed amendments to the Privacy Act 1988, implementing changes to Australian privacy law in a number of areas.
A key change is the replacement of the current National Privacy Principles (NPPs) with a unified set of 12 new ‘Australian Privacy Principles’ (APPs) to regulate the handling of personal information.
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.
