Headquarters:
1/110 Erindale Road, Balcatta WA 6021, Australia
Year founded:
2008 (registered with ASIC), 2016
(merged and became Oracle Group Australia)
Number of employees:
139
Phone:
(08) 6454 0911
Email:
marketing@oraclegroup.com.au
Website:
oraclegroup.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/oracle-group-australia-pty-ltd
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Stelvio Australia
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ORACLE GROUP AUSTRALIA
Steve Campbell
Group Executive Chairman
Matthew Denehy
Group Managing Director
Jane Martin
Authorised Representative Director and
State Managing Director VIC
Leadership
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 Steve 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.
Steve is a devoted West Coast Eagles fan and a happy, doting grandfather.
Group Executive Chairman
Steve Campbell
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 $125m premiums in 2022. The Board asked Matthew to take over as managing director in 2019 and lead the growth from $50m to $100m in two years.
Matthew 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.
Group Managing Director
Matthew Denehy
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 astute mind makes her an excellent advocate for her clients. Jane also excels at 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 designing and building her dream home.
Authorised Representative Director and
State Managing Director VIC
Jane Martin
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ORACLE GROUP AUSTRALIA
Jacob Ross
Executive Director and
State Managing Director NSW
Matthew Denehy
Group Managing Director
Steve Campbell
Group Executive Chairman
Leadership
Headquarters:
1/110 Erindale Road, Balcatta WA 6021, Australia
Year founded:
2008 (registered with ASIC),
2016 (merged and became
Oracle Group Australia)
Number of employees:
139
Phone:
(08) 6454 0911
Email:
marketing@oraclegroup.com.au
Website:
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/oracle-group-australia-pty-ltd
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 Steve 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.
Steve is a devoted West Coast Eagles fan and a happy, doting grandfather.
Group Executive Chairman
Steve Campbell
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 $125m premiums in 2022. The Board asked Matthew to take over as managing director in 2019 and lead the growth from $50m to $100m in two years.
Matthew 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.
Group Managing Director
Matthew Denehy
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. Jacob enjoys spending time with his family to explore new landmarks and new hiking trails.
Executive Director and
State Managing Director NSW
Jacob Ross
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For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
“Stelvio [restructured] its software development team to sit under four distinct, multi-disciplinary teams, capable of building and modifying any product within the EstImage product suite”
Yannick Giguère,
Stelvio Australia
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ORACLE GROUP AUSTRALIA
Brent Campbell
Executive Director and
State Managing Director Western Australia
Matthew Denehy
Group Managing Director
Steve Campbell
Group Executive Chairman
Leadership
Headquarters:
1/110 Erindale Road, Balcatta WA 6021, Australia
Year founded:
2008 (registered with ASIC), 2016 (merged and became Oracle Group Australia)
Number of employees:
139
Phone:
(08) 6454 0911
Email:
marketing@oraclegroup.com.au
Website:
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/oracle-group-australia-pty-ltd
SPECIAL REPORT
Home
Bio
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 Steve 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.
Steve is a devoted West Coast Eagles fan and a happy, doting grandfather.
Group Executive Chairman
Steve Campbell
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 $125m premiums in 2022. The Board asked Matthew to take over as managing director in 2019 and lead the growth from $50m to $100m in two years.
Matthew 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.
Group Managing Director
Matthew Denehy
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. Jacob enjoys spending time with his family to explore new landmarks and new hiking trails.
Executive Director and
State Managing Director NSW
Jacob Ross
For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
Jacob Ross
Executive Director and
State Managing Director NSW
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. Jacob enjoys spending time with his family to explore new landmarks and new hiking trails.
Executive Director and
State Managing Director NSW
Jacob Ross
Jane Martin
Authorised Representative Director
and State Managing Director VIC
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 astute mind makes her an excellent advocate for her clients. Jane also excels at 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 designing and building her dream home.
Authorised Representative Director and
State Managing Director VIC
Jane Martin
Jane Martin
Authorised Representative Director and State Managing Director VIC
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 astute mind makes her an excellent advocate for her clients. Jane also excels at 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 designing and building her dream home.
Authorised Representative Director and
State Managing Director VIC
Jane Martin
Brent Campbell
Executive Director and
State Managing Director Western Australia
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. Brent’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, Brent enjoys family time taking out-of-town trips to explore the coast and coaching his son’s local footy team.
Executive Director and
State Managing Director Western Australia
Brent Campbell
Brent Campbell
Executive Director and State Managing Director Western Australia
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. Brent’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, Brent enjoys family time taking out-of-town trips to explore the coast and coaching his son’s local footy team.
Executive Director and
State Managing Director Western Australia
Brent Campbell
Jacob Ross
Executive Director
and State Managing Director NSW
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. Brent’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, Brent enjoys family time taking out-of-town trips to explore the coast and coaching his son’s local footy team.
Executive Director and
State Managing Director Western Australia
Brent Campbell
Oracle Group Australia is home to more than 60 Authorised Representatives (ARs) nationwide who are leading experts in protecting businesses from potential risks and liabilities.
From the beginning, Oracle Group Australia’s vision has been to create a genuine national broker network with individual state-based support and representation, national strength, and local presence to support clients and ARs at ground level. Their job is to give their ARs the best tools and support so they can excel and provide the best service possible to their clients.
“We have an AR network run by brokers,” says Matthew Denehy, group managing director. “Our directors are all active brokers themselves, which is why they have created such a successful environment for ARs.”
In addition, Oracle Group Australia distinguishes itself from the competition with a strong compliance ethos, a spirit of independence, extensive support resources and services, a steadfast membership and a great product range.
Oracle Group Australia has an excellent team of people running the business between their authorised representatives and their staff. With a national presence and a history of success and innovative growth spanning decades, the team members are well versed and have experienced amazing growth of the business from the beginning of their journey at $13m to over $140m of client premiums.
“During this time, it was a mental challenge to move from being a small business to being a large business – managing the growth without disrupting best business practices,” says Denehy. “COVID did not affect the business as we grew based on a strategy we put in place back in 2016.”
Over the years, they have developed some strong guiding principles that underpin their business. They believe in encouraging teamwork between staff and with clients; maintaining excellent relationships, both in life and in business; acting ethically and transparently; developing and using their knowledge in the service of their clients; and being absolutely committed to delivering results for their clients.
“It’s been awesome working with Oracle Group Australia,” says Carl Norton at Agile Systems. “Being a national organisation and having strong associates with all the best underwriters in our marker has allowed our business to grow and succeed. Their support is first class – nothing is ever a problem – and they are just good people to work with.”
In essence, the Oracle Group Australia team always works with their clients and brokers in mind, creating a culture that is embedded into their brand promise: “In your best interests, always.”
Craig Costello has worked in the insurance industry for 24 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, he won many sales and customer service awards. Before joining the insurance industry, Craig 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, Craig loves fishing off the coast at Dunsborough, collecting wine and playing golf.
Executive Director
Craig Costello
Paul Mayer has over 20 years of sales and marketing experience at the vice president level. He is a graduate of Queen’s University and has an MBA from IESE Business School in Spain. He speaks English, French, and German, and has an understanding of Spanish.
Executive Vice President, Investment Sales
Paul Mayer
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Craig Costello
Executive Director
Sarah M Stewart
Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Karen Bannister, CM
Vice President, Marketing
Paul Mayer
Executive
Vice President, Investment Sales
Craig Costello has worked in the insurance industry for 24 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, he won many sales and customer service awards. Before joining the insurance industry, Craig 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, Craig loves fishing off the coast at Dunsborough, collecting wine and playing golf.
Executive Director
Craig Costello
Paul Mayer has over 20 years of sales and marketing experience at the vice president level. He is a graduate of Queen’s University and has an MBA from IESE Business School in Spain. He speaks English, French, and German, and has an understanding of Spanish.
Executive Vice President, Investment Sales
Paul Mayer
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich
School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at
The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.
Associate Vice President, Leasing and
Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
Craig Costello
Executive Director
Karen Bannister, CM
Vice President, Marketing
Paul Mayer
Executive
Vice President, Investment Sales
Sarah M Stewart
Associate
Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Craig Costello has worked in the insurance industry for 24 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, he won many sales and customer service awards. Before joining the insurance industry, Craig 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, Craig loves fishing off the coast at Dunsborough, collecting wine and playing golf.
Executive Director
Craig Costello
Paul Mayer has over 20 years of sales and marketing experience at the vice president level. He is a graduate of Queen’s University and has an MBA from IESE Business School in Spain. He speaks English, French, and German, and has an understanding of Spanish.
Executive Vice President,
Investment Sales
Paul Mayer
Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management.
Karen has successfully completed the
Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at The Ivey Academy.
Vice President, Marketing
Karen Bannister, CM
Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years
of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation
of the company’s internal customer
service department.
Associate Vice President,
Leasing and Call Centre Operations
Sarah M Stewart
“Stelvio’s approach to EstImage is unique in that it leverages software integration to simplify communication and data exchange between insurers and their suppliers from one centralised location, eliminating the need for multiple products or portals”
Yannick Giguère,
Stelvio Australia
“Stelvio’s approach to EstImage
is unique in that it leverages software integration to simplify communication and data exchange between insurers and their suppliers from one centralised location, eliminating the need for multiple products or portals”
Yannick Giguère,
Stelvio Australia
“Stelvio’s approach to EstImage is unique in that it leverages software integration to simplify communication and data exchange between insurers and their suppliers from one centralised location, eliminating the need for multiple products or portals”
Yannick Giguère,
Stelvio Australia
Craig Costello
Executive Director