Headquarters:
Lv 1, 1 Miles Platting Rd, Eight Mile Plains, Qld 4113
Year founded:
1993
Number of employees:
13
Phone:
07 3847 8119
Email:
kjones@fbaa.com.au
Website:
fbaa.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/fbaa
“We maintain several cross-company employee networks allowing staff to connect and learn from each other, fostering our inclusive culture and celebrating the diversity within our business”
Marcella McLean,
Arch Insurance International
FINANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALasIA (FBAA)
Peter White, AM
Managing Director
Joanna James
Chief Development Officer
Kirrily Jones
General Manager, Operations
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Peter White, AM is the managing director of the FBAA. He started working as a volunteer for the company in 2003.
White’s banking and finance career spans over 45 years. He is a strong and passionate advocate for the industry, a registered lobbyist, and a leading advocate and ambassador for mental health awareness.
White established and is the current global chairman of the International Mortgage Brokers Federation). He also sits on the Small Business Association of Australia’s advisory board.
White was recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List with an “AM”, Member of the Order of Australia, for significant services to industry and the community.
Managing Director
Peter White, AM
Joanna James is the chief development officer at the FBAA, bringing a wealth of experience in mortgage broking, mortgage management, lending and business growth.
As a unique and dynamic leader, James is a five-time best-selling author on Amazon and an internationally recognised mentor, designer and diversity advocate. In her role as head of the FBAA's Artemis forum, she passionately champions the advancement of women in the industry.
James’ mantra is simple: “Anything is possible when you never give up!”
Chief Development Officer
Joanna James
Kirrily Jones assumed the role of operations manager at FBAA in March 2023. With a robust background in legal consulting and management, she brings over 13 years of legal expertise, with a particular focus on practice management and technology-driven operational enhancements. Jones has led transformative projects that significantly enhance the client experience and internal processes. Her adaptability, innovative problem-solving and adept communication drive her success in resolving complex operational challenges. Her tenure at FBAA is marked by her commitment to elevating organisational effectiveness and fostering a dynamic workplace culture.
General Manager, Operations
Kirrily Jones
“We maintain several cross-company employee networks allowing staff to connect and learn from each other, fostering our inclusive culture and celebrating the diversity within our business”
Marcella McLean,
Arch Insurance International
“We will continue to strengthen our service proposition and customer experience as a key differentiator, as we build on the momentum we have achieved to date across multiple business lines and territories”
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“We will continue to strengthen our service proposition and customer experience as a key differentiator, as we build on the momentum we have achieved to date across multiple business lines and territories”
Marcella McLean,
Arch Insurance International
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Jena Palmer
Vice President, Claims
Jena Palmer serves as the vice president of claims for Amynta Dealer Solutions, a division of the Amynta Group. She brings more than 30 years of claim handling experience. She has deep experience handling various types of complex litigation claims against car dealerships and managing claim teams. Palmer leverages this experience to support the company’s underwriters understanding of coverage. She also leverages her vast claim expertise in her primary role as a trusted partner for Amynta’s policyholders. Loveall is by their side for every step of the claim process and is a core part of the customer experience at Amynta Dealer Solutions.
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Jena Palmer
Jerry Samson
Chief Technology Officer
Jerry Samson ensures the team is outfitted with the necessary technology (hardware and software) to efficiently support the program and the appointed agents with the highest level of security. His expertise in data management is critical to powering the company’s business and facilitating its growth.
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Jerry Samson
The Finance Brokers Association of Australasia (FBAA) was established in 1993. Celebrating its 31st anniversary this year, it proudly remains “the leading industry association”.
The FBAA not only insists on the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and standards from its members, but it also has become the industry association of choice for finance professionals.
Being at the forefront of all conversations with regulators and lobbying the government, the FBAA ensures brokers’ rights and future are preserved and well protected.
“We will continue to strengthen our service proposition and customer experience as a key differentiator, as we build on the momentum we have achieved to date across multiple business lines and territories”
Marcella McLean,
Arch Insurance International
Paul Zahensky
Chief Information Officer
Jacqui Price
Executive Vice President, Compliance
Julie Prewitt
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Paul Zahensky joined REInsurePro in 2023, bringing with him over 35 years of experience in the P&C insurance technology industry. He has worked for tier 1 carrier organizations in senior leadership roles, guided the development of insurance solutions for vendor organizations and assisted colleagues with carrier transformation programs. As CIO, Zahensky utilizes his expertise to develop and implement solutions that fit the company’s business model and satisfy its needs.
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Paul Zahensky
Jacqui Price has played a key role in the growth of the program, working closely with carrier partners and underwriters to build and maintain strong relationships and manage the health of the program book. Her team handles day-to-day approvals as well as company-wide compliance initiatives, carrier reporting, internal team training and ongoing policy management.
Executive Vice President, Compliance
Jacqui Price
Julie Prewitt has worked on nearly every aspect of marketing and advertising in her nearly 20 years in the industry. Her team at REInsurePro manages branding, advertising, events, content, digital campaigns, and agent engagement and plays a key role in product development.
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Julie Prewitt
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
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Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
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Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
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Kimi Shah
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Associate Vice President,
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Karen Bannister, CM
Vice President, Marketing
Dave Longbottom
Chief Technology Officer
Alex Ventura
Head of Marketing
Damian Palovick
Senior Vice President of Underwriting
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Dr. Mary Lavoie
Head of Risk Management and Senior Vice President
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Mark Bernacki
Chief Underwriting Officer
Ryan Armijo
Chief Operating Officer, Underwriting Division
Bob Petrilli
President, Underwriting Division
Arch provides underwriting solutions across a diverse and growing portfolio of more than 20 business classes, spanning multiple platforms in the London company market, the Lloyd’s market, the UK regional market as well as markets in Australia, Bermuda, and the EU.
Through their Lloyd’s and London company market platforms, Arch provides customised solutions and high levels of capacity across multiple (re)insurance classes. Arch’s UK Regional division, launched in 2018, offers specialised insurance solutions for a wide range of businesses, from 11 locations across the country.
The past few years have been transformational for Arch Insurance International. Since 2019 the company has more than trebled in size in terms of GWP, and this growth has been seen across all territorial platforms. In 2021 Arch launched its new brand promise, Pursuing Better Together, encapsulating an approach to doing business based on collaboration, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to continually raising the bar.
Arch has a clearly defined three-year plan that is underpinned by more than 100 objectives.
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“We will continue to strengthen our service proposition and customer experience as a key differentiator, as we build on the momentum we have achieved to date across multiple business lines and territories,” says McLean. “Our im is to continue to grow our market relevance and strengthen our partnerships with our strategic brokers as we expand our leadership position in key sectors.
“We will also continue to invest in talent. We are committed to drawing from the broadest pools of talent, and to creating an environment that attracts and retains stellar employees. We recognise the importance of building teams that are diverse, collaborative, and innovative and are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture in which all our employees can thrive.”