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Department

Claims

Main Role

Carolyn is a Senior Claims Specialist based in Melbourne. She manages Excess Workers Compensation claims across Australia for a broad range of Reinsureds, and also manages Seafarers claims.

Personal Profile

Carolyn joined Liberty in 2022. She has over 17 years of national experience working with self-insurers and insureds across corporate and industrial sectors in claims management, consulting, return to work, wellbeing and injury management.

Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing, Editing & Sociology degree. She also holds ANZIIF Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualifications.

Department

Claims

Main Role

Technical Claims Manager, Property

Personal Profile

Francis has been involved in the insurance industry for over 30 years both internationally and in the Australian insurance markets since 1988.  Before commencing with Liberty in 2022, Francis worked in leading insurers as National & APAC Claims Manager roles.

Francis holds a Bachelor of Laws (University of Manchester) and Barrister-at-Law (Lincolns Inn, London).

Department – Professional & Financial Risks Claims

Main role – Gemma is a senior claims specialist based in the Perth office, managing claims across all professional and financial lines that touch a wide spectrum of industries. 

Personal profile - Gemma joined Liberty in September 2023 with over ten years’ experience as an insurance lawyer with a primary focus on Directors & Officers liability and Professional Indemnity. 

Gemma holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

As the Brisbane based Claims Manager for Workers' Compensation, Mandy manages the claims portfolio for Excess Workers' Compensation Reinsurance and Seafarers' lines of business.

Personal Profile

Mandy joined Liberty in 2021. With over 25 years of experience working with large self-insurers across both the corporate and industrial sectors in injury management, her expertise in legal and legislative compliance and strategic direction helps self-insurers with their injury management journey.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Vice President, Head of Government & Workers Compensation, Casualty Australia

Personal Profile

Alan has been with Liberty since February 2001 and was previously a Senior Account Executive at Marsh Dublin.

He holds a first class honours degree in Insurance & Risk Management from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and holds the Chartered Associateship qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute of London.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Mish underwrites corporate and commercial Casualty business across Western Australia.

Personal Profile

Mish joined Liberty in 2023 with over eleven years’ experience working with global insurers in underwriting, claims and account management.

Mish holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Electronics Engineering.

Department

Casualty

Main role

Assistant Vice President & Casualty Manager for Western Australia.

Personal profile

Neville has worked in the insurance industry since 1981, holding various roles across underwriting, claims and broking.  He has led liability and marine portfolios in Western Australia for several insurers, and also has seven years of experience managing a small underwriting agency handling liability insurance as a Lloyd's cover holder.  Neville joined Liberty in June 2017.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Stephanie underwrites corporate and commercial Casualty business across Western Australia.

Personal Profile

Stephanie joined Liberty in 2021 with over eight years’ experience working with global insurers in both underwriting and account Management. 

Stephanie has been been underwriting for corporate and commercial clients in the Australian market since 2017.  Originally from Perth, Stephanie worked in the Victorian market for four years before returning to Perth. 

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Vice President, Head of Government & Workers Compensation, Casualty Australia

Personal Profile

Alan has been with Liberty since February 2001 and was previously a Senior Account Executive at Marsh Dublin.

He holds a first class honours degree in Insurance & Risk Management from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and holds the Chartered Associateship qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute of London.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Mish underwrites corporate and commercial Casualty business across Western Australia.

Personal Profile

Mish joined Liberty in 2023 with over eleven years’ experience working with global insurers in underwriting, claims and account management.

Mish holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Electronics Engineering.

Department

Casualty

Main role

Natalie leads the Affinity team out of the Liberty Brisbane office, this includes underwriting casualty business via our programmes, facilities and commercial product offerings nationally.  

Personal profile

Natalie joined Liberty Brisbane in 2007 as a member of the administrative staff, soon transferring to the Casualty team as an underwriting assistant. Since then she has worked her way up to an underwriting position, gaining experience in underwriting and portfolio management of both facility and programme business.

Prior to joining Liberty, Natalie spent 6 years in retail customer service. She holds a Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resources and is a member of ANZIIF.

Department

Casualty

Main role

Assistant Vice President & Casualty Manager for Western Australia.

Personal profile

Neville has worked in the insurance industry since 1981, holding various roles across underwriting, claims and broking.  He has led liability and marine portfolios in Western Australia for several insurers, and also has seven years of experience managing a small underwriting agency handling liability insurance as a Lloyd's cover holder.  Neville joined Liberty in June 2017.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Stephanie underwrites corporate and commercial Casualty business across Western Australia.

Personal Profile

Stephanie joined Liberty in 2021 with over eight years’ experience working with global insurers in both underwriting and account Management. 

Stephanie has been been underwriting for corporate and commercial clients in the Australian market since 2017.  Originally from Perth, Stephanie worked in the Victorian market for four years before returning to Perth. 

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Vice President, Head of Government & Workers Compensation, Casualty Australia

Personal Profile

Alan has been with Liberty since February 2001 and was previously a Senior Account Executive at Marsh Dublin.

He holds a first class honours degree in Insurance & Risk Management from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and holds the Chartered Associateship qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute of London.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Senior Underwriter, Casualty Excess Workers Compensation and Government

Personal Profile

Graham commenced working life as a health professional and across ten years worked in public and private health settings.

Graham joined Liberty in 2022 with over 17 years' experience in insurance.  He started his career working as a private and public health professional, then moved into insurance focusing on Workers Compensation claim management.  He subsequently moved on to general insurance broking and a client service role, and he has worked with government clients for more than 17 years.

Graham has a Masters of Management (Personal Injury) and a Diploma of Insurance Broking.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Underwriter, Workers' Compensation

Personal Profile

Judith has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, working on both the underwriting and broking sides.  The majority of her expertise and experience has been in the workers' compensation sector.

Based in Melbourne, Judith joined Liberty in 2013 as an assistant underwriter and she now underwrites excess workers' compensation policies nationally.

Department

Casualty

Main Role

Vice President, Head of Government & Workers Compensation, Casualty Australia

Personal Profile

Alan has been with Liberty since February 2001 and was previously a Senior Account Executive at Marsh Dublin.

He holds a first class honours degree in Insurance & Risk Management from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and holds the Chartered Associateship qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute of London.

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main Role

Underwriter, Professional Indemnity, Information Technology and Cyber insurance

Personal Profile

Sara joined Liberty in September 2022 with 14 years' experience as a financial line insurance broker, and an additional six years' experience as a financial lines underwriter across the Sydney and Perth markets.  Having both broking and underwriting experience, Sara understands the key requirements at both a broking and underwriting level, to ultimately deliver the best outcomes for brokers and clients.

Sara holds a Diploma of Financial Services – Insurance Broking (NIBA) ASIC PS 146 Tier 1 – Insurance Broking (NIBA).

Department – Professional & Financial Risks

Main role – Underwriter, specialising in Directors & Officers Liability insurance

Personal profile – Georgia joined Liberty in 2023. She has experience across a broad range of industries, as well as the entire product suite of Professional and Financial Lines insurance.

Georgia holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Double Major in Economics from the University of Western Australia. 

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

Jack specialises in underwriting Directors and Officers Liability insurance.

Personal profile

Jack joined Liberty in 2022, having previously worked in the Stockbroking and Insurance Broking industries. He is passionate about delivering bespoke solutions for our broking partners and supporting clients through their entire lifecycle.

Jack holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Double Major in Finance and Marketing from Curtin University.

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a senior underwriter and Liberty Professional & Financial Risks Manager for Western Australia, Jerome is responsible for coordinating and managing the Professional & Financial Risks business from the Perth office.  He specialises in Professional Indemnity (PI), Construction PI, Financial Institutions PI, Investment Manager’s insurance, Information Technology Liability, Cyber insurance and Directors’ and Officers’ Liability insurance. 

Personal profile

Jerome has 10 years of underwriting experience, and has a background in finance and risk consulting.  He joined Liberty in 2015. 

Jerome is a qualified Chartered Accountant. 

Department

Professional and Financial Risks

Main role

Pierre primarily underwrites Directors' and Officers policies as part of the Professional & Financial Risks team in Perth.

Personal profile

Pierre began his insurance career in Melbourne in 2011 where he assumed a number of underwriting roles prior to returning to Perth to join Liberty in 2018.

Pierre holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University of Technology and is a Senior Associate of ANZIIF.

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main Role

Underwriter responsible for writing Directors and Officers Liability business for the WA market.

Personal Profile

Zeron joined Liberty in 2023, having previously spent time working at international brokerages as a Financial Lines specialist advising publicly listed companies with complex risk exposures and the designing and placement of bespoke risk transfer solutions.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking & Finance and a Tier 1 RG146.

Department – Professional & Financial Risks

Main role – Underwriter, specialising in Directors & Officers Liability insurance

Personal profile – Georgia joined Liberty in 2023. She has experience across a broad range of industries, as well as the entire product suite of Professional and Financial Lines insurance.

Georgia holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Double Major in Economics from the University of Western Australia. 

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

Jack specialises in underwriting Directors and Officers Liability insurance.

Personal profile

Jack joined Liberty in 2022, having previously worked in the Stockbroking and Insurance Broking industries. He is passionate about delivering bespoke solutions for our broking partners and supporting clients through their entire lifecycle.

Jack holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Double Major in Finance and Marketing from Curtin University.

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a senior underwriter and Liberty Professional & Financial Risks Manager for Western Australia, Jerome is responsible for coordinating and managing the Professional & Financial Risks business from the Perth office.  He specialises in Professional Indemnity (PI), Construction PI, Financial Institutions PI, Investment Manager’s insurance, Information Technology Liability, Cyber insurance and Directors’ and Officers’ Liability insurance. 

Personal profile

Jerome has 10 years of underwriting experience, and has a background in finance and risk consulting.  He joined Liberty in 2015. 

Jerome is a qualified Chartered Accountant. 

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main Role

Underwriter responsible for writing Directors and Officers Liability business for the WA market.

Personal Profile

Zeron joined Liberty in 2023, having previously spent time working at international brokerages as a Financial Lines specialist advising publicly listed companies with complex risk exposures and the designing and placement of bespoke risk transfer solutions.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking & Finance and a Tier 1 RG146.

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a senior underwriter and Liberty Professional & Financial Risks Manager for Western Australia, Jerome is responsible for coordinating and managing the Professional & Financial Risks business from the Perth office.  He specialises in Professional Indemnity (PI), Construction PI, Financial Institutions PI, Investment Manager’s insurance, Information Technology Liability, Cyber insurance and Directors’ and Officers’ Liability insurance. 

Personal profile

Jerome has 10 years of underwriting experience, and has a background in finance and risk consulting.  He joined Liberty in 2015. 

Jerome is a qualified Chartered Accountant. 

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a Professional & Financial Risks underwriter based in the Liberty Perth office, Sarah is responsible for underwriting financial lines business for Western Australia. Her focus in on Professional Indemnity insurance, Investment Manager's insurance, Financial Institutions insurance, and IT and Cyber Liability insurance.

Personal profile

Sarah joined Liberty in 2017 with over 10 years' experience as a broker specialising in financial lines, and five years' experience as a financial lines underwriter.

Sarah holds a Diploma in Insurance Broking (ANZIIF), a Certificate IV in Financial Services - General Insurance (ANZIIF), and ASIC RG 146 Tier 1 Insurance Broking Compliance (ANZIIF).

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a senior underwriter and Liberty Professional & Financial Risks Manager for Western Australia, Jerome is responsible for coordinating and managing the Professional & Financial Risks business from the Perth office.  He specialises in Professional Indemnity (PI), Construction PI, Financial Institutions PI, Investment Manager’s insurance, Information Technology Liability, Cyber insurance and Directors’ and Officers’ Liability insurance. 

Personal profile

Jerome has 10 years of underwriting experience, and has a background in finance and risk consulting.  He joined Liberty in 2015. 

Jerome is a qualified Chartered Accountant. 

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main Role

Underwriter, Professional Indemnity, Information Technology and Cyber insurance

Personal Profile

Sara joined Liberty in September 2022 with 14 years' experience as a financial line insurance broker, and an additional six years' experience as a financial lines underwriter across the Sydney and Perth markets.  Having both broking and underwriting experience, Sara understands the key requirements at both a broking and underwriting level, to ultimately deliver the best outcomes for brokers and clients.

Sara holds a Diploma of Financial Services – Insurance Broking (NIBA) ASIC PS 146 Tier 1 – Insurance Broking (NIBA).

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a Professional & Financial Risks underwriter based in the Liberty Perth office, Sarah is responsible for underwriting financial lines business for Western Australia. Her focus in on Professional Indemnity insurance, Investment Manager's insurance, Financial Institutions insurance, and IT and Cyber Liability insurance.

Personal profile

Sarah joined Liberty in 2017 with over 10 years' experience as a broker specialising in financial lines, and five years' experience as a financial lines underwriter.

Sarah holds a Diploma in Insurance Broking (ANZIIF), a Certificate IV in Financial Services - General Insurance (ANZIIF), and ASIC RG 146 Tier 1 Insurance Broking Compliance (ANZIIF).

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main Role

As a senior underwriter Todd's responsibilities include Professional Indemnity, Construction PI, Financial Institutions PI and Investment Managers insurance for the Western Australian market.

Personal Profile

Todd joined Liberty in 2021 and has been in the insurance industry for 20+ years, with varying roles in Melbourne and Perth including professional and financial risks underwriting, multinational accounts, broker development and underwriting management. 

Todd holds a Diploma of Risk Management and is a Senior Associate with ANZIIF.

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a senior underwriter and Liberty Professional & Financial Risks Manager for Western Australia, Jerome is responsible for coordinating and managing the Professional & Financial Risks business from the Perth office.  He specialises in Professional Indemnity (PI), Construction PI, Financial Institutions PI, Investment Manager’s insurance, Information Technology Liability, Cyber insurance and Directors’ and Officers’ Liability insurance. 

Personal profile

Jerome has 10 years of underwriting experience, and has a background in finance and risk consulting.  He joined Liberty in 2015. 

Jerome is a qualified Chartered Accountant. 

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main Role

Underwriter, Professional Indemnity, Information Technology and Cyber insurance

Personal Profile

Sara joined Liberty in September 2022 with 14 years' experience as a financial line insurance broker, and an additional six years' experience as a financial lines underwriter across the Sydney and Perth markets.  Having both broking and underwriting experience, Sara understands the key requirements at both a broking and underwriting level, to ultimately deliver the best outcomes for brokers and clients.

Sara holds a Diploma of Financial Services – Insurance Broking (NIBA) ASIC PS 146 Tier 1 – Insurance Broking (NIBA).

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main role

As a Professional & Financial Risks underwriter based in the Liberty Perth office, Sarah is responsible for underwriting financial lines business for Western Australia. Her focus in on Professional Indemnity insurance, Investment Manager's insurance, Financial Institutions insurance, and IT and Cyber Liability insurance.

Personal profile

Sarah joined Liberty in 2017 with over 10 years' experience as a broker specialising in financial lines, and five years' experience as a financial lines underwriter.

Sarah holds a Diploma in Insurance Broking (ANZIIF), a Certificate IV in Financial Services - General Insurance (ANZIIF), and ASIC RG 146 Tier 1 Insurance Broking Compliance (ANZIIF).

Department

Professional & Financial Risks

Main Role

As a senior underwriter Todd's responsibilities include Professional Indemnity, Construction PI, Financial Institutions PI and Investment Managers insurance for the Western Australian market.

Personal Profile

Todd joined Liberty in 2021 and has been in the insurance industry for 20+ years, with varying roles in Melbourne and Perth including professional and financial risks underwriting, multinational accounts, broker development and underwriting management. 

Todd holds a Diploma of Risk Management and is a Senior Associate with ANZIIF.

Department

Energy, Property & Construction

Main Role

Matt's role is to oversee the Energy, Property and Construction portfolio in WA.  This involves new business development, handling renewals and actively engaging with brokers and clients to meet their insurance needs in this sector.  With his additional responsibility as WA Branch Manager, Matt also coordinates all product lines for Liberty in WA to ensure consistency across the business and to assist where possible in broadening our value proposition and customer focussed culture.

Personal Profile

Matt has worked in the insurance industry for over 31 years and has experience in underwriting, broking and reinsurance.  Matt worked in Melbourne for 11 years and has been based in Perth since 2001 and with Liberty since the opening of its Perth office in 2012. 

He is a Senior Associate of ANZIIF.

Department

Energy, Property & Construction

Main Role

Matt's role is to oversee the Energy, Property and Construction portfolio in WA.  This involves new business development, handling renewals and actively engaging with brokers and clients to meet their insurance needs in this sector.  With his additional responsibility as WA Branch Manager, Matt also coordinates all product lines for Liberty in WA to ensure consistency across the business and to assist where possible in broadening our value proposition and customer focussed culture.

Personal Profile

Matt has worked in the insurance industry for over 31 years and has experience in underwriting, broking and reinsurance.  Matt worked in Melbourne for 11 years and has been based in Perth since 2001 and with Liberty since the opening of its Perth office in 2012. 

He is a Senior Associate of ANZIIF.

Department

Energy, Property & Construction

Main Role

Matt's role is to oversee the Energy, Property and Construction portfolio in WA.  This involves new business development, handling renewals and actively engaging with brokers and clients to meet their insurance needs in this sector.  With his additional responsibility as WA Branch Manager, Matt also coordinates all product lines for Liberty in WA to ensure consistency across the business and to assist where possible in broadening our value proposition and customer focussed culture.

Personal Profile

Matt has worked in the insurance industry for over 31 years and has experience in underwriting, broking and reinsurance.  Matt worked in Melbourne for 11 years and has been based in Perth since 2001 and with Liberty since the opening of its Perth office in 2012. 

He is a Senior Associate of ANZIIF.