Casualty

Nathan Sommer

Global Head of  Casualty

Nathan has over two decades of insurance industry experience, having first started in the industry as an insurance broker at the young age of 17.  Nathan has held various underwriting and management positions with general insurers and Lloyd’s Coverholders having underwritten various product classes ranging from Business Insurance, Accident & Health, Specialist Motor, Property and most significantly Casualty – his passion.

Nathan is a very customer centric underwriter who thrives on providing tailored casualty products for brokers and their clients.  His passion for casualty allows him to assist brokers on ensuring that their customers have the best available casualty product suited for their needs.  He specialises in arranging facility scheme business for brokers with niche wordings and rates.

Nathan was awarded the Underwriting Agencies Council Underwriting Agency BDM of the Year at the Insurance Business Awards 2019.

Steve Ross

Underwriting Manager, Casualty, Southern Region

Stephen has a 20 year career history in Insurance spanning across Accident & Health, Financial Lines and Casualty where his focus has been over the last 10 years. He has held Underwriting Roles in senior capacities, managing & mentoring teams successfully. He has managed large Corporate Underwriting Portfolios and also has experience in managing Facilities & Schemes. His experience encapsulates relationships across both International and Suburban brokerages. He has developed a large network of key broker contacts across the industry, more specifically in the southern region.

Stephen successfully manages key broker & client relationships and tailors underwriting solutions to meet their needs. He believes that leadership, relationship development, portfolio management and negotiation are all strong skill sets that he consistently brings to the market.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Underwriter – Casualty

Brad has been in the insurance industry since 2016, having first started in the industry as an insurance brokers assistant.  Brad has held various underwriting positions with general insurers and Lloyd’s Cover holders having underwritten Specialist Motor, Property and Casualty.

Brad is an open minded underwriter thanks to having worked across various industries before starting his insurance journey. Having worked across Automotive, Construction, Solar battery, Fitness and Retail; has provided Brad with a well-rounded understanding of the different risks he sees as a casualty underwriter.

Steph Philippe

Underwriter – Casualty

In 2008, Steph made her insurance industry debut at a contact centre in North Sydney. Since then, Steph’s career has spanned over several roles – including recoveries, claims handling and underwriting – within the Motor, CCI, Marine and property industries.
Since 2017, Steph has specialised in Casualty Underwriting – the perfect niche for her natural curiosity, attention to detail and penchant for knowledge and learning.

Alicia Kastrounis

Underwriter – Casualty

Alicia has over 15 years industry experience, having started as a claims processor. Alicia has held various underwriting positions within general insurers and Lloyd’s Cover holders having underwritten Marine Cargo, Plant and Equipment, Property, Association Liability and Casualty.
Alicia pulls from her previous experience within the Hospitality and hire industries to be able to provide clients with the best service and tailoring underwriting solutions to meet their needs.

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