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Tailored solutions for the life science sectors

ABOUT SURA LIFE SCIENCES

Finding cover that caters to the unique risks and contractual requirements of life science companies isn’t always straightforward.

We identified the biggest challenges faced by clients in these sectors and developed products that reduce complexity, deliver peace of mind and strengthens businesses.

Tailored solutions for the life science sectors.

OUR FOCUS

SURA Life Sciences focuses on:

MANUFACTURING, SALES AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES OR EQUIPMENT AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, INCLUDING NUTRACEUTICALS

EVOLVING BUSINESS SEGMENTS SUCH AS MEDTECH

BIOTECH COMPANIES

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEDTECH AND BIOTECH SECTORS

SPONSORS OF HUMAN CLINICAL TRIALS

SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY

CYBER INSURANCE ACROSS TARGET LIFE SCIENCE SECTORS

OUR PEOPLE

Home to the best minds in the industry

SURA is uniquely placed in the market. With an established stable of recognised leaders and industry experts, we are the home of the brightest minds in the industry with the know-how to simplify the complex and make sense of insurance. The underwriters within the SURA team are all specialists in particular insurance products or industry sectors.

Our underwriters are all specialists in particular insurance products or industry sectors.

Estelle Smith
Managing Director
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Joanne King
Senior Underwriter
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Clinical Trials Fact Sheet
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02/09/24
Clinical Trials Phases Fact Sheet
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02/09/24
Life Science Package Fact Sheet
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02/09/24
POLICY WORDING

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Clinical Trials Proposal Form
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12/09/24
Life Science Proposal Form
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12/09/24
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NSW Stamp Duty Exemption Declaration Form
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21/08/23
No Claims Declaration Form
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53.22 KB
09/08/24
CONTACT US

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ESTELLE SMITH

Managing Director

Phone  0407 334 679

[email protected]

JOANNE KING

Senior Underwriter

Phone 0461 433 835

[email protected]

© 2024 SURA Life Sciences is a trading name of SURA Technology Risks Pty Ltd ABN 84 664 644 482, which is a Corporate Authorised Representative (number 1301575) of SURA Pty Ltd ABN 36 115 672 350, AFSL 294313.

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PAUL ROBINSON

Managing Director

Phone   03 8823 9466
Mobile  0408 148 200

[email protected]

Paul has 30 years financial services experience covering senior management roles, general insurance broking and professional risks underwriting. He is passionate about having built a strong and dynamic underwriting agency that has become a respected brand within the Australian Professional Risk landscape.

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ANGIE ZISSIS

Chief Underwriting Officer

Phone:   02 9455 2079
Mobile:  0414 995 670

[email protected]

Angie Zissis is a highly experienced professional with a distinguished career spanning 38 years in the insurance industry.

Since March 2016, Angie has been the CEO of SURA Pty Ltd. Additionally, he has led the AUB Group underwriting division as the Group Chief Underwriting Officer since July 2022, where he drives innovation and oversees the growth and development of product and underwriting agencies.

He has previously served as COO at Aon Australia , Finance Director at Marsh and NSW State Manager at ATC Insurance Solutions.

BJÖRN MEIER

Chief Operating Officer

Mobile:  0409 487 872

[email protected]

Prior to joining SURA as Chief Operating Officer in July 2020, Bjorn Meier held senior roles at Cover-More Group and QBE in Australia. With a background in management advisory and executive management roles across the financial services sector in South Africa, the UK and the USA, his focus is on process innovation, automation and simplification, while maintaining sound governance and risk control, for increased operational efficiency and effectiveness.

NATHAN HALL

Claims Team Manager

Mobile: 0455 727 887

[email protected]

With over 13 years’ experience in the insurance sectors working in both Australia and New Zealand, Nathan has a wealth of experience in Commercial & Residential Property, Commercial & Private Motor, Strata, Speciality lines of business. Nathan has spent the last 6+ years building, leading and managing high performance teams with a focus on outstanding customer service achieved by a values and coaching first workplace culture. Prior to moving to Australia Nathan was working for Vero Insurance in New Zealand managing a complex claims team for one of New Zealand’s largest Insurers.

In his current role, Nathan is working to establish a world class claims team that delivers under all the SURA brands who set the bar for exceptional claims service.

STEPHEN MEYER

Risk, Compliance and Training Manager

Mobile: 0428 044 585

[email protected]

With over 45 years in general insurance, Stephen brings to SURA a wealth of knowledge and experience from across many facets of the industry.

Prior to joining SURA in April 2016, Stephen had worked for several local and overseas insurers across a wide and diverse range of roles including those in the areas of operational underwriting/portfolio management, training and development, and compliance. Stephen’s unique blend of skills compliments his role at SURA ensuring a more practical and pragmatic approach to risk and compliance solutions.

PAUL ROBINSON

Founding Director and Underwriter

Phone   03 8823 9466
Mobile  0408 148 200

[email protected]

Paul has 30 years financial services experience covering senior management roles, general insurance broking and professional risks underwriting. He is passionate about having built a strong and dynamic underwriting agency that has become a respected brand within the Australian Professional Risk landscape.

JOE LO SURDO

Managing Director

Phone   02 9930 9560

[email protected]

Joe has over 30 years’ experience in the Film and Entertainment Insurance Industry and was previously the Managing Director of Film Insurance Underwriting Agencies (FIUA) and Cinesure, performing these roles for a combined period of over fifteen years.

Joe is responsible for the day-to-day operation of SURA Film and Entertainment Pty Ltd and has full Underwriting authority. Joe is very well regarded amongst Industry professionals, both locally and abroad, as an expert in his field and has been a mainstay in the industry for many years.

Joe is regularly a keynote speaker at conventions and conferences to many leading industry bodies such as the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Australian Cinematography Society (ACS), Fox Studios, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Legalwise Event Seminars, Council of Queensland Insurance brokers INC (CQIB), associations supporting Women in the Entertainment Industry, several Chinese/Australian Film and Financing Conventions, the Screen Production and Development Association of New Zealand conference (SPADA), Screen Producers’ Australia conference (SPA).

Joe is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.

Joe is supported by vibrant staff who pride themselves on outstanding service to the industry.

STEVE BURNETT

CIO & Divisional Executive

Mobile: 0477 711 160

[email protected]

Steve has over 20 years’ experience across the insurance and technology sectors. Prior to joining AUB Group in 2019, Steve was the COO Asia-Pacific for Cover-More. At QBE, Steve held key roles including Enterprise Analytics Director (Group Operations), Head of Technology (Intermediary Distribution), and Head of Group Applications (GIS). His earlier career includes separate tenures at IBM in Australia and South Africa, along with valuable experience in life insurance with Liberty Life in senior distribution roles.

PETER BUTTON

National Underwriting Manager – Professional Lines

Mobile: 0412 733 704

[email protected]

Peter has over 30 years in the Industry specialising in Financial Lines both in Claims and Underwriting in the UK and in Australia. He has a demonstrated history of managing PI, D&O and IT classes of business from both portfolio strategy, customer segmentation, risk appetite, pricing and marketing. He is committed to providing personalised solutions to his brokers where possible and is always available to talk through specific risks.

ROSS GILBERT

National Manager SURA Liability and SURA Labour Hire

Mobile  0437 160 037

[email protected]

ELICIA PORTBURY

Underwriting Manager

Mobile   0436 327 964

[email protected]

MEENA SHETTY

Underwriter

Phone   03 8823 9422

[email protected]

BRETT JACKSON

National Sales Manager

Mobile   0407 070 766

[email protected]

SAMANTHA FOX

Assistant Underwriter

[email protected]

PAUL BROWN

Managing Director

Mobile 0438 729 886

[email protected]

Paul Brown has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance sector, working in the UK and Australia in senior claims, underwriting and management roles. Paul holds a Business Law honours degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. For the past 15 years Paul has specialised in underwriting Technology and Life Science businesses with the aim of providing exceptional products and service to clients in these niche industry segments. Paul founded and leads SURA Technology Risks with a focus on growing this specialist niche underwriting agency.

SALLY UNDERWOOD

Managing Director

Phone   02 9455 2052
Mobile  0418 129 984

[email protected]

Sally has now spent in excess of 30 years specialising in all aspects of Professional Indemnity and Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. She spent 20 years in the London Insurance market and Lloyd’s of London before moving to Australia where she has continued to focus on all types of financial lines risk. Sally is committed to providing personalised, professional and accurate advice and exceptional service across all facets of insurance and risk management.

Blair Arnot

Director- Construction and Engineering

Phone   03 8823 9470
Mobile  0487 111 195

[email protected]

Blair has over 15 years underwriting experience in both Australia and UK. Blair worked for HSB Australia before heading to London in 2007 where he held underwriting roles at HSB UK, then RSA.

Blair returned to Australia from London and joined SURA in March 2015 as a Senior Engineering Underwriter. Blair completed an Advanced Diploma from the Chartered Insurance Institute in 2013, and is a Senior Associate of ANZIIF.

Michael Holbrook

Director

Phone   08 8184 7541
Mobile  0477 014 495

[email protected]

Michael has over 20 years’ experience in the Engineering and Construction business. Previously working at Lumley Insurance as a Regional Specialty Lines Manager – Engineering and Marine – SA, NT, ACT, Newcastle and WA.

Grant Anderson

Senior Underwriter

Mobile 0474 543 459

[email protected]

Relanda Taing

Senior Underwriter

Phone    02 9455 2052
Mobile   0459 958 073

[email protected]

Relanda is a specialist underwriter in Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, Medical Malpractice, Directors and Officers, and I.T Liability. She began her career as an Assistant Underwriter concurrently completing her university degree and successfully graduating with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Economics and Finance. Relanda has built her 20 years’ insurance experience from working for insurance companies and underwriting agencies.

Relanda enjoys partnering with brokers to achieve the best solutions under any circumstances particularly if the circumstances were unusually interesting. She believes providing outstanding service and feasible solutions are the start to achieving a win-win result in this line of business.

Brett Kenyon

Senior Underwriter – QLD

Mobile   0436 335 185

[email protected]

Brett is based in Brisbane and underwrites engineering lines for brokers throughout Queensland. With 20 years in Engineering and Construction insurance as well as industry experience with Siemens Limited, Brett provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise you can call upon.

Brett prides himself on exceptional customer service and is committed to building long term client relationships. He has completed a Cert IV Financial Services – General Insurance and is an Associate of ANZIIF.

Martin Donnelly

Senior Underwriter

Phone   02 9455 2052
Mobile   0429 270 871

[email protected]

Martin has worked in the General Insurance industry for the last 20 years. The first 8 years were spent as a General Insurance Broker with a focus on the SME market and for the last 12 years he has been a Professional Lines underwriter working with a wide range of occupations.

Alison Rossetto

Senior Underwriter (Tas)

Phone  03 6231 7700
(Extn 2652)

[email protected]

James Hughes

Developement Underwriter – NSW and ACT

Mobile   0428 577 073

[email protected]

Estelle Smith

Director & National Underwriting Manager

Mobile   0407 334 679

[email protected]

With over 30 years’ insurance industry experience across Australia and South Africa, Estelle Smith has been specialising in the Technology & Life Science insurance sectors for more than 10 years.

Before joining SURA in December 2019, Estelle held national management roles for a large multinational insurer with responsibility for Life Science.

In her current role, Estelle is focussed on delivering exceptional products and service to clients operating in the niche Technology and Life Science sectors.

Marija Ristevska

Underwriter

Mobile 0499 879 028

[email protected] 

Graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a Bachelor of Cybersecurity and Behaviour. Marija is looking to expand her knowledge and help her fellow colleagues at SURA Technology Risks to provide exceptional products and services within the Technology and Life Science Sectors. She has a strong willingness to learn and continues to broaden her knowledge in all aspects of the business. She looks forward to advancing her insurance career with SURA Technology Risks.

Andy Marjuki

Senior Underwriter

Mobile   0427 678 758

[email protected]

Andy Marjuki is a highly experienced Technology & Life Science senior underwriter who has worked in the insurance industry in Australia for over 15 years in underwriting roles, specialising in niche industry segments and products, including IT Liability, Cyber and Life Science. Andy holds a double degree from Monash University completing both Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology providing him with a strong background in underwriting IT liability risks. In his current role, Andy is focussed on delivering exceptional products and service to clients operating in the niche Technology and Life Science sectors, with an emphasis on the SME segment as well as the larger and more complex Technology risks.

Kyle Fan

Senior Underwriter

Mobile   0459 954 293

[email protected]

Kyle Fan is a highly experienced Technology & Life Science senior underwriter who has worked in the Australia and New Zealand insurance industry for over a decade across various commercial underwriting roles. For the past six years, his underwriting roles have been in specialised niche industry segments and products, including IT Liability, Cyber and Life Science. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from University of Canterbury which provides him with strong risk assessment and analytical background for underwriting risks. In his current role, Kyle is focussed on delivering exceptional products and service to clients operating in the niche Technology and Life Science sectors, with an emphasis on the SME segment as well as the larger and more complex Technology risks.

Roger Wong

Underwriter

Mobile  0499 858 698

[email protected]

Roger brings with him an academic background in Actuarial studies, having successfully completed a Bachelor of Actuarial Science at Monash University, Melbourne. Roger strives to ensure that the SURA Technology Risks underwriting team is able to provide excellent services whilst expanding his own knowledge of underwriting. He has a keen interest in technology and is eager to learn all aspects of the business in order to progress his insurance career further

Cameron Matthee

Underwriting Manager

Phone  0431 264 444

[email protected]

Cameron joined SURA Construction in 2016 after previously working for a multinational insurer as a Contract Works Underwriter based in Melbourne. Prior to his career in underwriting, Cameron has a background in engineering.

He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, for which he received first class honours, and also a Bachelor of Business Management.

Melanie Ward

Underwriter – Vic and Tas

Phone   03 8823 9415

[email protected]

Deb Genovese

Underwriter

Phone   08 8184 7541

[email protected]

Allyson Beaton

Underwriter – VIC

Phone  0439 926 102

[email protected]

Rochelle Gray

Underwriter

Phone  0437 654 058

[email protected]

Rochelle has been working in the General Insurance industry for over 5 years.  Her primary experience is with an Underwriting Agency and she has also worked with an insurance brokerage. Her specialisation is in General Liability and Professional Indemnity.  She is dedicated and passionate about her work and building relationships.

Lawrence Nguyen

Underwriter / Business Analyst

[email protected]

Phone  0417 310 577

Lawrence brings with him an academic background in applied finance and economics, along with 5 years of financial services experience covering accountancy, corporate banking and general insurance underwriting. He believes in understanding “the whole picture”, and strives to apply his skills and knowledge to meet the goals of everyone.

Tim Bennett

Trainee Underwriter

Phone   03 8823 9463
Mobile  0409 679 564

[email protected]

Tim joined SURA Professional Risks in 2019 and since then has become a valuable member of the team bringing with him a thirst for knowledge and passion for the insurance industry particularly in the professional indemnity space.

Jess Underwood

Underwriter

Mobile  0427 213 972

[email protected]

BETH LARGE

Underwriter (Located in NSW)

Phone 03 6231 7700
(Extn 2656)

[email protected]

Anna Matthee

Underwriting Assistant

Phone   03 8823 9461

[email protected]

SARAH PURTELL

Underwriter

Phone   02 9930 9553

[email protected]

Sarah joined the Film and Entertainment insurance industry with Film Insurance Underwriting Agencies (FIUA) in 2011 with previous years of customer service experience in the hospitality industry.

Sarah has gained a number of different skills over the years from working in various roles from receptionist to now an Assistant Underwriter and continues to strive towards achieving goals and growing within the industry. She has completed a Cert III in Hospitality & Tourism, Cert IV in Frontline Business Management and Cert IV in General Insurance. Sarah is passionate towards health and fitness, loves working as a team and enjoys facing new challenges.

NICOLE TRAN

Underwriter

Phone   02 9930 9560

[email protected]

Nicole joined the SURA Film and Entertainment team in 2019 from Austbrokers ABS Strata where she held the position of Account Executive.

Her move into underwriting stemmed from an interest in playing an advisory role to brokers and expanding her knowledge of the risk management chain.

Nicole’s industry knowledge and detailed insight into broker/client relationships underpins her approach to underwriting and service delivery.

She holds Masters degrees in Financial Analysis and Taxation from UNSW.

PAUL KERRY

Assistant Underwriter

Phone   02 9930 9560

[email protected]

Paul joined SURA after nine years’ experience in the industry both as an underwriter and more recently a broker.
He enjoys working in the industry because it provides an opportunity to assist people with their insurance queries or problems.

He has completed a degree in Communications from the University of Newcastle.

In his spare time, he enjoys languages, listening to music, reading and travelling.

CAROL TAYLOR

Technical Claims Manager

[email protected]

Carol has over 30 years’ experience working in Claims.  She commenced her career at Mercantile Mutual in Hobart, working in the Motor Claims Department, reaching the position of State Claims Supervisor before making a move in 1997 to Mercantile Mutual in Sydney.

Achievements during her time at Mercantile Mutual included implementing a computer-based training program, establishing relationships with Brokers and providing assistance and training to the claims team to ensure that claims were processed efficiently and effectively.

Carol’s current role is Technical Claims Manager and she is passionate about achieving equitable outcomes for brokers and clients.

MEGAN WARDELL

Administration Assistant

Phone   02 9930 9551

[email protected]

Megan joined SURA Film and Entertainment in early 2016. Megan has many interests including photography and athletics. She has reached state titles in both Cross Country and Athletics throughout her youth. Megan is eager to learn and looks forward to a bright future with SURA Film and Entertainment.

DYLAN FIFITA

Assistant Underwriter

Phone   02 9930 9560
Mobile  0451 347 384

[email protected]

Dylan started out in the insurance industry in 2012 straight out of high school. Starting off as an assistant underwriter for TLC insurance then moving to Sydney from New Zealand to pick up broking, to then move back into underwriting when the opportunity came about with Sura Film and Entertainment. He has completed his Certificate in General insurance through ANZIIF. In his spare time he enjoys travelling, hanging out with family and friends and getting out on to the golf course as much as possible.

MATTHEW ETHEREDGE

National Manager

Phone    03 8823 9404

[email protected]

Matt Etheredge is national manager of SURA Australian Bus and Coach, with 20 years’ general insurance experience across claims, business development, underwriting and management.

Since joining SURA Australian Bus and Coach in 2010, he has leveraged his passion for the bus and coach segment’s brokers, state and national associations and bus operators to enhance the specialist underwriter’s position as the leading underwriter for the bus and coach industry in Australia.

As national manager, he is leading SURA Australian Bus and Coach towards an even stronger future partnership with the sector, building on the underwriter’s legacy over the last 38 years.

TONY LA ROCCA

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

[email protected]

Tony has over 11 years General Insurance experience, including Commercial Motor Fleet Underwriting and Claims Management, Business Relationship, and Risk Management.

Now at ABCUA, Tony is working closely with all stakeholders in the Bus & Coach Industry to maintain existing and build new relationships with our Intermediary Partners, State and National Bus Associations, as well as our most valued Bus & Coach Operators.

TAIYA BAGLEY

Motor Underwriter NSW, WA and SA

[email protected]

Taiya commenced with Australian Bus & Coach in 2005 as Administration Assistant.
In 2013 Taiya took on the role as Administration & Underwriting Assistant for Latitude Alpine providing Property & Liability Insurance for Ski Lodges & Snow Accommodation.
In mid 2014 Latitude Alpine was consolidated to become SURA Hospitality where she expanded her Property & Liability Insurance knowledge to also include Leisure & Tourism risks.

After a brief time with the SURA Hospitality team she returned to her strengths, at the start of 2016, in specialising in Bus & Coach Underwriting at Australian Bus & Coach

MICHELLE BAGLEY

Administration Manager / Melbourne Accounts

[email protected]

Michelle commenced in the early 1980’s in Life Assurance and also helped to create the first ‘industry specific’ Employee Superannuation policy, which was for the Motor Trade.

In 1989 Michelle moved to Financial Planning with Wymond Brothers Financial Planning, a branch of Wymond Brothers Insurance Brokers.  Wymond Brothers are the same team that created Australian Bus & Coach Underwriting in 1979.  In 1991 Michelle transferred from Financial Planning to commence as a Receptionist & Administration Clerk for Australian Bus & Coach Underwriting.

Michelle has had various roles within ABC, from Administration, Liability & Motor Vehicle Underwriting, to helping claims when required.  Her main role is Office Administration & Accounts.

Michelle enjoys the work that she does, and ensures that our Brokers and Clients receive the efficient and personal service that we pride ourselves on.

KAREN AABRYN

Motor Underwriter (TAS), Depot and Liability Underwriter (Australia-wide)

[email protected]

Karen has over 25 years of experience in the Insurance Industry with the last 14 years working for Australian Bus and Coach.

Karen’s extensive understanding of general insurance over this period along with 3 years as a claims officer has helped her develop the role of underwriter for both Property, Liability and more recently Motor Insurance for Australian Bus & Coach.

Karen has an enthusiastic approach to underwriting and a keen desire to assist our intermediaries and clients.

GLENN MCINTYRE

Business Development Motor Underwriter TAS, VIC, ACT, QLD and NT

[email protected]

A reliable and dependable professional, Glenn has over 12 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Commencing his career at IAG, then Lumley, he has been with ABCUA since 2012.

Having a solid claims and underwriting background, Glenn has an excellent understanding of his trade. Brokers genuinely want to work with Glenn, primarily due to his knowledge, high levels of ethics and service.

SCOTT WOOLLEY

National Manager

Mobile   0467 670 299

[email protected]

Scott started in the insurance industry in 1988. He has worked in both underwriting and broking for both large corporate and small niche companies. Since 2023, he has specialised in the underwriting agency space with a key focus on Motor Dealerships. Outside of work he has a passion for golf and motor racing, fitting these interests in between his family life.

TROY DONNELLY

National Motor Dealer Underwriter

Mobile  0488 065 591

[email protected] 

Troy has been in the insurance industry for over 25 years. He commenced his journey in the insurance industry originally in claims, transitioning into more senior positions before making the move to a specialist Motor Dealer underwriter. Troy has continued this speciality Motor Dealer Underwriting with SURA and now has over 15 years of expertise in this field.

PETER CURTIS

Underwriting Manager

Mobile   0419 655 166

[email protected]

STEPHEN BORG

National Manager

Mobile   0499 499 735

[email protected]

GILLIAN DELANEY

Operations Manager

Mobile    0419 779 593

[email protected]

KEINA TIAON

National Product Manager

Mobile    0499 022 792

[email protected]

ALEXIUS CHUI

Development Underwriter

Phone   02 9930 9540

[email protected]

LISA HALLAM

Senior Underwriter – NSW and ACT

Phone    02 9930 9565

[email protected]

KENNEDY BUDIMAN

Regional Manager, NSW

Phone   02 9930 9503

[email protected]

MICHAEL ZHONG

Underwriter – NSW and ACT

Phone   02 9930 9509

[email protected]

RICHARD SPINOLA

Underwriter – NSW and ACT

Mobile  0414 523 015

[email protected]

ROBERT MALLAC

Senior Underwriter – QLD

Phone   07 3434 2662

[email protected]

CHRISTOPHER MEYER

Underwriter – VIC and TAS

Phone  03 8823 9418

[email protected]

MONISHA SUKHANI

Underwriter – WA

Phone   02 9122 9203

[email protected]

BRENDEN ANFORTH

Underwriter – QLD

Phone   02 9047 9801

[email protected]

NEIL HILLER

Phone 1300 147 059

[email protected]

JODI DRINNAN

Phone 1300 147 059

[email protected]

CHRIS QUICK

Phone:  02 9930 9539 

Mobile: 0460 036 156

[email protected]

NICOLE ACKROYD

Underwriter (Located in TAS)

Phone 03 6231 7700
(Extn 2651)

[email protected] 

PENNY MACGILLIVRAY

Assistant Underwriter (Located in TAS)

Phone 03 6231 7700
(Extn 2653)

[email protected] 

HANNAH BURGESS

Administration Assistant (Located in TAS)

Phone 03 6231 7700
(Extn 2654)

[email protected]

SELINA LEZES

SURA Marketing Manager

Mobile: 0413 302 131

[email protected]

Selina Lezes has over 18 years’ experience in the insurance industry including over 8 years with the Austagencies group. As SURA Marketing Manager, Selina works closely with the Group CEO and Agency Managers to design and implement the groups marketing strategy.

ALLAN MCMASTER

National Underwriting Development Manager

Mobile: 0411 011 723

[email protected]

SIMON GRANT

Head of Claims

[email protected]

KAREN FLYNN

Product, Reinsurance and Audit Manager

Mobile: 0428 050 585

[email protected]

SALESHNI KUMAR

Assistant Underwriter

Mobile  0448 217 912

[email protected]

I have over 20 years’ insurance industry experience across Australia & New Zealand.

I have a keen interest in Technology and Life Science insurance, I have excellent communication skills with high attention to details. I love dealing with people from all works of life to provide the best service possible. I believe in our customers and always looking ways to make their experience an enjoyable one.

I enjoy learning new things and believe I’m in the right place for my next career journey.

BILLY FU

Senior Underwriter

Mobile  0460 855 196

[email protected]

Billy Fu is a highly experienced Technology & Cyber senior underwriter who has over 10 years’ experience within the insurance sector, across the UK and Australia market. Before joining SURA, Billy held underwriting roles with large multinational insurers with a particular focus on the IT & Cyber space.

Experience gained from working in the London Insurance Market (Lloyd’s) has provided Billy with a strong understanding of underwriting complex and niche risks and he is focused on facilitating tailored and specialised insurance solutions for our clients.

In his current role, Billy is focused on providing outstanding service to clients operating in the Technology sectors, encompassing the SME, mid-market segments, as well as large corporate risks.

NYASHA GWARADZIMBA

Assistant Underwriter

Mobile 0488 217 912

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Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Deakin University, I have a passion for continuous learning and a drive to excel in the insurance industry. I am dedicated to leveraging my skills to contribute to the success of the Technology Risks team.

VINH TRAN

Trainee Underwriter

Mobile 0461 435 114

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Graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Majors in Finance and Commercial Law) degree from The University of Auckland, I am committed to delivering excellent services as part of the SURA Technology Risks underwriting team. I am passionate about technology and keen to grasp business facets that will progress my career in insurance.

JOANNE KING

Senior Underwriter

Mobile  0461 433 835

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Jo has 20 years of insurance industry experience and began her insurance career at an underwriting agency specialising in Professional Risks including Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers Liability and Information Technology Liability.

Jo holds Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from the University of Queensland and has a keen interest in the Life Science and Technology sectors. Prior to joining the SURA team, Jo spent 10 years with a large global insurer where she held senior underwriting and management roles in respect of Cyber, Technology, Public & Products and Life Science Liability products.

The vast experience Jo has allows her to proactively assist and support customers and stakeholders in the niche sector products offered by SURA Technology Risks.

YASA LOVELL

Head of Claims, SURA & Strata

Mobile 0434 261 037

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Yasa began her Insurance career in 2015 at IAG. Prior to that she worked in the Strata industry for several years as a Building Manager and Account Manager.

Combining her knowledge of Strata and Insurance, she joined Strata Unit Underwriters in 2017 as a Claims Service Manager and in 2021 she was promoted to National Claims Manager. Yasa brings a wealth of Claims experience and relationship management skills to the role.

SUSANNAH KENNEDY

Underwriting Manager

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With 30 plus years’ experience across the industry in various underwriting, broking, compliance and people management roles, Sue brings a vast range of skills to SURA Labour Hire as Underwriting Manager. Joining in early 2024, Sue engages with our broking and insurer networks and assists with portfolio and product management. Her strong technical and people skills will continue to drive growth for SURA Labour Hire well into the future

LAUREN BARTKOWIAK

Senior Underwriter – QLD

Mobile 0428 346 365

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After completing her degree in Engineering, Lauren joined the insurance industry in 2015 and has specialised in underwriting Equipment Breakdown in the QLD market.

She is passionate about raising awareness of the risks that Equipment Breakdown poses to Australian businesses, and finding solutions to help you protect your clients from these exposure.

ARPAN SINHA

Trainee Underwriter

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With over two years of experience in the insurance industry, Arpan is keen to further expand his expertise and contribute to the success of his colleagues at SURA Technology Risks. His goal is to help deliver exceptional products and services within the Technology and Cyber Insurance sector. He possesses a strong desire to learn and is consistently expanding his expertise in every area of the business. He is enthusiastic about the opportunity to advance his insurance career with SURA Technology Risks, where he aims to leverage his skills and passion for the industry to make a meaningful impact.

ANTHONY TANG

Underwriter

Phone 03 8823 1023

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Anthony started in construction insurance in 2017, working in multiple roles on the broking side before transitioning to underwriting at SURA. Through these experiences, he has developed a deep understanding of the needs and complexities of the sector. Focussed on crafting tailored solutions, Anthony is committed to delivering exceptional service.