ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

INSURANCE & RISK

Operational Excellence in Insurance, Insurance Portfolio Remediation Expert, Commercial Transformation Leader, Underwriter, Senior Underwriter

I am currently the Commercial Manager for a global mining consultancy, overseeing commercial operations across Australia, the UK, Canada, and South Africa. In this role, I lead global insurance programs, embed risk-aware practices, and align complex contractual strategies with evolving organisational risk appetites.

My work sits at the intersection of risk, governance, and commercial transformation—partnering closely with CFOs, boards, and leadership teams to identify exposures, optimise contract frameworks, and support proactive decision-making at the highest levels. I have led the overhaul of commercial workflows across jurisdictions, driving operational agility and embedding best practices into global systems and service delivery.

Prior to this, I advised Victorian government departments on complex financial lines risks, supporting major infrastructure and ministerial programs with bespoke risk solutions. My background also includes senior underwriting leadership across Multinational portfolios, including Directors & Officers, Professional Indemnity, General Liability, and Accident & Health.

Throughout my career, I have thrived in volatile, high-stakes environments—from underwriting during COVID-19’s peak market disruptions to shaping insurance strategies post-earthquake in New Zealand. These experiences have cemented my belief that operational agility, mastery of the basics, and clear stakeholder alignment are the cornerstones of sustainable risk management and commercial leadership.

Today, I bring these principles into every engagement—whether leading global teams, mentoring emerging leaders, or partnering with executive stakeholders to translate complex risk into actionable strategy and resilience.

EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

Current Role

  • Commercial Manager, Global Operations – AMC Consultants
    Leading global insurance, risk, and commercial operations across Australia, UK, Canada, and South Africa.

Previous Roles

  • Insurable Risk Advisor – Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)

  • Senior Underwriter – Ansvar Insurance

  • Associate Underwriter – Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

  • Lead Underwriter – Chubb Insurance

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (Double Major in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) – University of Canterbury

Credentials

  • Affiliate Member – Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA)

  • ANZIIF Tier 1 & Tier 2 Accreditation (ASIC RG146)

Professional Development

  • Contract Law – HarvardX (Harvard University)
    Gained a comprehensive understanding of contract law principles, including negotiation, enforcement, and risk allocation in complex commercial agreements.

  • Advanced Reinsurance & Treaty Negotiation – ANZIIF
    Developed advanced capabilities in treaty and facultative reinsurance negotiation, including structuring reinsurance programs for complex and high-value risks.

  • Review of Operational Performance in Insurance Portfolios – ANZIIF
    Focused on assessing and optimising underwriting portfolio performance, including profitability analysis, risk appetite alignment, and claims trends management.

  • Complex Claims Management – ANZIIF
    Expertise in managing non-routine and complex claims, including litigation support, forensic claims analysis, and stakeholder negotiations.

  • Insurance Market Analysis – ANZIIF
    Deepened capabilities in interpreting and navigating evolving insurance markets, with a focus on market cycles, capacity challenges, and emerging risks.