With over 35 year’s insurance broking experience, Gary has held senior executive and board positions at National and International Broking houses.  These include Willis where he was the Managing Director,  Macquarie Premium Funding where he was CEO and as CEO of PSC Insurance Group.  He is also a past NIBA Board member and Honorary Life member of the Insurance Institute.

Professional Passion: Leadership and growth of professional services businesses with a focus on client engagement and people development

Personal Passion: Attempting to achieve a balance that allows for family, friends and work

Richard has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, working in a number of senior operational and management positions in Australia, the UK and the USA. As a co-founder of Edgewise, Richard manages the business and heads up the firm’s Professional Risks team.
This includes our Express Insurance business, which has provided online insurance solutions for SMEs since 2009.

Professional Passion: Insurance solutions delivered effectively and efficiently that are supported by professional advice.

Personal Passions: My family, travel and all sports – but especially cycling.

As a board member and immediate past President of the National Insurance Brokers Association and immediate past President of The World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries, Graham is a highly experienced and respected broker with a long history in the industry. Graham has worked both in the international broking arena and in his own brokerage businesses.

Professional Passion: Sharing knowledge with the young people in the Industry so that they may gain a better understanding of the products they sell and the people they deal with. I enjoy helping them to become well-rounded and professional insurance advisers.

Personal Passions: Waterski racing, motorbikes, collecting Ford Mustang sports cars and 4WD exploring in the outback.

Peter has over 45 years’ experience in the insurance broking industry. He was the youngest ever qualified fellow of the Australian Insurance Institute and has worked for many of the major international insurance brokerages.   Peter’s specialty has been the placement and servicing of major corporate accounts with an emphasis on professional service firms, hospitality and retail.

Professional Passion: Working closely with business owners to understand their operations and their insurance exposures and needs.

Personal Passion: Golf and Horse Racing.

Andrew has over 11 years’ experience in the general insurance industry. Before joining Edgewise in 2010, Andrew spent six years at Willis, one of the largest global insurance brokers. Andrew commenced with Edgewise in 2010 as an Account Manager and has progressed to Executive Director.

Professional Passion:  Partnering with clients to understand their business in order to develop tailored insurance and risk solutions.

Personal Passion: Playing football and golf and enjoying time with my young family.

Stella has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry with an expertise spanning business and product development, client service and complex program design and placement in both local and international markets. Her drive and curiosity for understanding the impacts of emerging risks on clients has given her the opportunity to publish and present on issues such as terrorism insurance in Australia.

Stella has a proven track record of identifying opportunities, developing bespoke coverage, and providing tactical business solutions for clients, with an emphasis on the infrastructure, property development, not-for-profit, retail, education and terrorism sectors.

Professional Passion: Divisional chair of National Insurance Brokers Association, Advisory Board Member of AFM Insurance, terrorism insurance and MAICD.

Personal Passion: As the Director of the Northern Football League, I’m an avid supporter of local football – both as a spectator and through supporting the game’s growth and development at the grassroots level.

Ben has over 13 years’ experience in the general insurance industry, working in both claims and broking with Willis, before joining Edgewise in 2009. Since joining Edgewise, Ben has progressed from Account Executive to Account Director.

Business Passion:  Getting to know the Business Owner/CEO/CFO and the ins-and-outs of their business.

Personal Passions: Richmond Football Club: I attend most Melbourne games, basketball (still playing, but at an ever-lower level), family and friends.

Sam is an insurance professional with over 40 years’ experience in the industry and has worked for local and international insurance brokerages.  He has developed an extensive knowledge of all insurance products.  Sam is a specialist in the retail sector and has a broad range of experience in corporate insurance placements having worked with the leading brands in Australia. What makes him so highly regarded amongst his clients and peers is his drive to find the best solution for his Clients at competitive pricing without compromising insurance coverage and service.

Business Passion: His aim has always been to provide clients with comfort by becoming an extension of the client’s business in managing all facets of their insurance portfolio. This enables the client to concentrate on what they do best with the peace of mind knowing that all the insurance challenges are in safe hands.

Personal Passions:  Football, Golf and travel