Headquarters:

1/110 Erindale Road, Balcatta, WA 6021, Australia

Year founded:

2016

Number of employees:

150

Phone:

1300 029 510

Email:

marketing@oraclegroup.com.au

Website:

oraclegroup.com.au

LinkedIn:

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“Everything we do as an organization is to serve our agents in a meaningful way, which is to provide industry-leading insurance solutions when they need them the most”

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Oracle Group Australia

Jane Martin

Oracle Group Australia Chair and Authorised Representative Director

Matthew Denehy

Group Managing Director

Brent Campbell

Audit Risk & Compliance Director

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Jane Martin, like many brokers, came to insurance by chance but fell in love and stayed. With over 28 years of experience at both national and international broking firms, she has a deep understanding of all general insurance lines. Her astuteness makes her an excellent advocate for her clients. She also excels in building relationships that benefit all parties. This is why clients love her, business partners want to work with her, and ARs turn to her for advice. Little wonder that the number of ARs has doubled on her watch. “It’s about work-life balance. Work hard and then stop and take time to play. You’ll be happier for it, and others notice it,” she says. On weekends, Jane returns to her small rural property in Lancefield to look after her horses, work the land, and plan the next exciting stage of her new deli business – Macedon Ranges Land & Sea.

Oracle Group Australia Chair and Authorised Representative Director

Jane Martin

Matthew Denehy is recognised as a dynamic business owner, leader, and visionary. He has been working in the insurance industry for 34 years since he was 16, started his own business at 27 with his father, and over 15 years ago, took the family broking business from a start-up to a company with $15m in premiums. In 2015, he collaborated with his friend Steve Campbell, current chairman at Oracle Group Insurance Brokers, and was instrumental in helping the company grow from $13m premiums in 2016 to $150m premiums in 2023. The Board asked Denehy to take over as managing director in 2019 and lead the growth from $50m to $100m in two years. Denehy has extensive board experience in industry leadership groups. He has combined two of his passions, craft beer and insurance, to create Crafted Insurance with Jane Martin and Brent Campbell. With decades of experience and specific expertise, they are now making a difference for the craft beer and distilling industry. To unwind, he jumps on his beloved Harley-Davidson. He lives on the Gold Coast with his partner and loves a great restaurant, great wine, a fresh fruity crisp beer, and cool live music.

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Matthew Denehy

A third-generation insurance broker, Brent Campbell started his career in 2004 with IBNA Centro. A move to QBE gave him a thorough grounding in risk evaluation of corporate and SME insurance programs. Returning to the family fold with his own portfolio, he was appointed a director in 2014. Recognised for his ability and leadership qualities, he was awarded “Elite Broker 2020” by Business Insurance News. More recently, Zurich flew him to Switzerland to participate in a global conference for future leaders of the insurance industry. Campbell’s deep thinking and questioning mind are a valuable addition to the team and ensure that different viewpoints and possibilities are always considered. Now a father of three, he enjoys family time, taking out-of-town trips to explore the coast, and coaching his son’s local footy team.

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Jacob Ross

Technology Director

Jacob Ross began his insurance career working part-time at a local insurance brokerage while completing his high school education. At just 21, he started managing a small portfolio in Albion Park on the South Coast of NSW. Later, he bought the portfolio and started Affinity Insurance Services. This marked the beginning of significant expansion, which inspired him to buy other portfolios and open new office locations throughout regional and suburban areas in NSW. The clients were diverse, from small regional family businesses to farms and through to large national franchises. This gave him invaluable experience across a wide range of industries. His experience in managing multiple locations led him to explore the use of technology to simplify and improve business efficiencies, as well as deliver better client experiences. Ross enjoys spending time with his family to explore new landmarks and new hiking trails.

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Jacob Ross

Craig Costello

Finance Director

Craig Costello has worked in the insurance industry for 26 years. Initially, it was a career choice so his children could experience country life. He took to it like a duck to water and, along the way, won many sales and customer service awards. Before joining the insurance industry, Costello worked in an accountant’s office. He learnt what makes businesses succeed and fail, and he developed a clear eye on where the money is going. “In a dynamic, rapidly growing business, it’s important to know that we will get a financial return for our efforts. Prudent financial management is the sign of a well-run business,” he says. “Though as always, it’s a balancing act and we all have a role to play. I like to think that as a team we get it right.” In his spare time, he loves fishing, collecting wine, and playing golf.

Finance Director

Craig Costello

Oracle Group Australia is home to more than 60 Authorised Representatives (ARs) nationwide who are leading experts in protecting communities and businesses across Australia. Since the beginning, Oracle Group Australia has been dedicated to establishing a truly national broker network that offers national support and comprehensive state-based representation, as well as localised support for ARs on the ground. The team’s main objective is to equip their ARs with the most effective tools and support possible, allowing them to thrive and provide unparalleled service to their clients. In addition, Oracle Group Australia distinguishes itself from the competition with a strong compliance ethos, a spirit of independence, extensive support resources and services, and the strength of their Steadfast membership. Oracle Group Australia boasts a talented team of professionals overseeing their operations, from their ARs to their staff. With a strong nationwide presence and a proven track record of success and stainable growth over several decades, the OG network is highly experienced and has driven remarkable expansion of the business, growing from its inception at $13m to over $175m of client premiums. Over the years, Oracle Group Australia has established a set of core principles that serve as the foundation of their business. These include promoting proactive collaboration among staff and clients, cultivating strong relationships with all stakeholders both in life and business, upholding ethical and transparent practices, utilising their knowledge to benefit their clients and remaining fully dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. To quote OG’s guiding principal and fundament business driver, no matter if it’s their clients, business partners, ARs or staff, “In your best interests, always.”

“Our team has successfully executed on an aggressive acquisition and integration plan over the last few years, which has contributed greatly to our strong market position”

John Jennings, Jencap

Scott Wilford

Sales & Marketing Director

Steve Campbell

Executive Director

Rhonda English

Chief Marketing Officer

Evelyn Peng

Chief Risk Officer

Scott Wilford is an experienced insurance executive with over 26 years of experience working within various Australian and Global insurance organisations. With his authentic and genuine approach, he works closely with his clients to ensure he creates the best insurance program that meets their current and future needs. Wilford is also Oracle Group Australia’s director focusing on sales and marketing. He is passionate about establishing long-standing relationships that drive favourable outcomes for all stakeholders.

Sales & Marketing Director

Scott Wilford

Steve Campbell followed his father into insurance broking. He loved the diversity of clients and their businesses. No matter how much there is in common, there are always unique aspects to how they work and the people that run them. That is what a broker needs to understand. Otherwise, how can they advise? By the time one has done a detailed risk analysis, they’ll know everything about the business – its operations, finances, people, and future direction – which is a perfect place to advise from. “I found broking to be a deeply satisfying career and loved to help clients solve their business problems, of which insurance was the easy one,” he says. What makes Campbell such a great chairman is his experience, problem-solving abilities, and a detached perspective that enables him to see the bigger picture. These qualities also make him an ideal mentor and guide for such a dynamic executive team. He is a devoted West Coast Eagles fan and a happy, doting grandfather.

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Steve Campbell

Rhonda English is a CPA, CMA and obtained her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and her MBA from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Rhonda joined CM Club Group as vice president of insurance, then took the role of vice president corporate marketing, overseeing business insights & analytics and the acquisition and retention of the CM lines of business. In 2016, she was named chief marketing officer, taking on additional responsibility for travel and membership product, digital, and the government & community relations advocacy team.

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Rhonda English

Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.

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Evelyn Peng

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Evelyn Peng

Chief Risk Officer

Evelyn Peng

“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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Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.

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Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.

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Jencap is committed to employing innovative enterprise-wide technology solutions that support their underwriters in making more timely and effective risk decisions. As such, they launched Two Sigma Insurance Quantified’s SubmissionIQ in 2022. SubmissionIQ equips their underwriters with the data they need to make smart and strategic risk assessments, further supporting them in implementing best-in-class business processes. The common thread woven through Jencap’s success is its people, as they have the best brokers and support staff in the industry. Fun fact: 20% of Jencap’s staff are employee equity holders. They don’t just say that their team members “own it” – they really do! This adds a unique layer of commitment and dedication to their job and the company’s success. “Our team has successfully executed on an aggressive acquisition and integration plan over the last few years, which has contributed greatly to our strong market position. Each acquisition has provided geographic expansion, new market access, exclusive programs and niche specialization,” says Jencap Chief Executive Officer John Jennings. To date, they have acquired 19 companies and rebranded 10 of those companies to Jencap. Click here for more information on Jencap.

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