Headquarters:
Suite 11.02 Level 11, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Year founded:
2009
Number of partners and employees:
60
Phone:
+44 (0) 207 621 4500
Email:
info@archinsurance.com.au
Website:
archinsurance.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/arch-insurance-australia
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Emily Gleeson
Operations and Executive Assistant
Jarrod O’Connor
Underwriting Manager, Accident and Health
Nicolas Sandrone
Underwriter, Accident and Health
Leadership
DEI for Emily Gleeson means work is a positive place, you feel valued, and you feel empowered to do your job, all of which is embodied at Arch.
Operations and Executive Assistant
Emily Gleeson
Having a strong culture of DEI makes Jarrod O’Connor feel proud to work for a team and company that offer opportunities to everyone, regardless of background or beliefs. It makes the team open to further educating themselves and means that they are truly dynamic, where the strongest people in their field can thrive. It is an environment that O’Connor loves working in.
Underwriting Manager, Accident and Health
Jarrod O’Connor
For Nicolas Sandrone, DEI at Arch is a “come as you are” attitude, where all staff can feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and feel that their opinions and unique perspectives are valued in all facets of work life. He emphasises that Arch offers support and various accommodations to ensure that any inequity between staff can be corrected so that its staff can all be on as close to a level playing field as possible.
Underwriter, Accident and Health
Nicolas Sandrone
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
Richard Halpern
Senior Counsel
Richard Halpern is a senior lawyer acting exclusively for injured people in medical negligence cases, with a special focus on infants injured at or around the time of birth. He is known across Canada for his expertise in birth injury cases. He has more than 30 years of experience representing seriously injured people. Richard has a detailed understanding of highly technical medical issues, particularly relating to birth injury cases. His experience allows him to provide meaningful advice and direction to families considering a medical negligence lawsuit following a review of the medical record.
Senior Counsel
Richard Halpern
Luciano Salvador
Executive Vice President, Land Development
Luciano Salvador leads all land development projects, consisting of acquisition, planning, and servicing and sale of lots. His vision is what influences all of Rohit Group’s future neighbourhoods.
He holds a degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of UDI Edmonton.
Executive Vice President, Land Development
Luciano Salvador
Arch Insurance Australia is part of Arch Capital Group, an S&P 500 company and global leader in providing specialty insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance solutions. With locations in Sydney and Melbourne, it provides specialised insurance solutions across a wide range of industries and professions. With expertise across both corporate and commercial market segments, the company offers a flexible approach to evolving complex insurance risks in the financial lines, property, casualty and accident and health product lines.
Arch Insurance Australia is committed to employee wellbeing and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where all employees can thrive and everyone can be their authentic selves.
“Arch has a progressive culture and is fully committed to advancing diversity and inclusion by focusing on a series of specific objectives that span our colleagues, customers and culture,” says Oriana Korban, senior HR business partner. “We are dedicated to establishing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and the markets we serve. We are committed to drawing from the broadest pools of talent and to creating an environment that attracts and retains stellar employees from a diverse range of backgrounds.”
Jarrod O’Connor, underwriting manager in accident and health, says, “Having a strong culture of DEI makes me feel proud to work for a team and company that offers opportunities to everyone, regardless of background or beliefs. It makes us open to further educating ourselves and means we are a truly dynamic team where the strongest people in their field can thrive. It’s an environment I love working in.”
Emily Gleeson, operations and executive assistant, says, “DEI to me means work is a positive place, you feel valued, and you feel empowered to do your job, all of which is embodied at Arch.”
Nicolas Sandrone, underwriter in accident and health, says, “DEI at Arch is a ‘come as you are’ attitude, where all staff can feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and feel that their opinions and unique perspectives are valued in all facets of work life. Arch offers support and various accommodations to ensure that any inequity between staff can be corrected, so that we can all be on as close to a level playing field as possible.”
Fostering an inclusive and supportive culture at Arch is embedded in their values and behaviours. A key part of this process is their employee network groups, which provide the opportunity for staff to connect with each other, foster an inclusive culture and celebrate the diversity within their business.
“Brokers, partners and peers can expect equality, integrity and inclusivity when dealing with Arch,” says Dominic Brannigan, regional manager. “Our approach is defined by our Pursuing Better Together ethos of building responsive relationships, providing informed solutions, and pursuing ways of continually raising the bar.”
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Masa Idelbi
Human Resources Manager
Tiffany Van Der Putten
Manager, Culture and Community Involvement
Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Masa Idelbi is an ambitious, inquisitive, and multi-faceted HR enthusiast who seeks to maximize her existence by getting exposed to new situations and learning as much as she can. She is a proud brand ambassador of Rohit Group and a passionate change agent with genuine interest in people development.
Under her tenure, Rohit Group has been presented with multiple awards, including Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employer, Edmonton’s Home Builder of the Year, Alberta’s Top 70 Employers, and HRDC’s Best Places to Work for two years in a row, in 2022 and 2023.
She is CPHR Alberta’s HR Impact Award Winner for 2022 and Canada’s Top Recruiter award winner for 2019, leading Rohit Group’s substantial growth from 100 to 230 employees over the past seven years, with a focus on enhancing employee experience and retention. She is a mother of two and holds bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources Management and English Literature.
She is involved in supporting international students navigating employment barriers and passionate about supporting women to achieve financial and social independence. She is a member of the Workforce Development and Attraction Committee of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.
Human Resources Manager
Masa Idelbi
Tiffany Van Der Putten has been with Rohit Group for over 14 years and has held so many titles that her current business cards simply state her name as title has become irrelevant. Throughout the years, the passion that has always risen to the top is her desire to champion corporate culture through involvement in all charitable initiatives that the company has been a part of. This has led to her most current job title of Manager for Culture and Community Involvement.
Van Der Putten’s first job was as a clown in local parades and mall openings. She has also done non-profit work, which has encouraged her to make people a little happier each day and reminds her to always make time to give back. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
Manager, Culture and Community Involvement
Tiffany Van Der Putten
As SVP for HR and corporate affairs, Diana Godfrey oversees industry-leading employee experience, employee benefits, learning, talent development, diversity and inclusion, charitable activities, future of work, communications, and market research functions and programs for the Fidelity Canada organization.
Godfrey has over 27 years of industry experience. She joined FIC’s HR team in 1995. Before joining Fidelity, she was head of HR for a division of Sandvik Canada, a multinational engineering company specializing in industrial cutting tools and metal-cutting technology.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs
Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)
Kimi Shah 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.
Partner
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.
Partner
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.
Partner
Kimi Shah
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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