Headquarters:
Sunshine Coast
Year founded:
2023
Number of employees:
9
Phone:
0439 8343 89
Email:
deon@lockmor.com.au
Website:
lockmor.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/school/stuartholme-school
“We prioritise embracing cutting-edge technologies, creative problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance our premium funding solutions and provide exceptional value to our clients”
Deon Locke
Principal
Kris Thomas
Account Executive
Meeah Adkins
Account Executive
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As principal of Lockmor Insurance Brokers, Deon Locke is committed to delivering unmatched service standards and building a brokerage that stands out for its professionalism and care. His leadership is central to Lockmor’s success, inspiring a skilled and dedicated team whose hard work and determination set the company apart. He fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence, ensuring every client relationship inspires confidence. Locke’s mission is to shine a light on his team’s achievements, seeking recognition for the group as a whole rather than himself, as Lockmor continues to grow and lead within the insurance industry.
Principal
Deon Locke
With over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Kris Thomas is a dedicated account executive known for exceptional customer service and simplifying insurance for clients. She thrives on building strong, trusted relationships and takes pride in turning confusion into clarity, especially for those overwhelmed by the insurance process. Renowned for a bubbly, fun-loving personality, Thomas brings energy and determination to every challenge, always seeking solutions. Her goal is simple: to make insurance understandable, accessible and supportive for every client served, ensuring each person feels confident and cared for throughout their insurance journey.
Account Executive
Kris Thomas
With five years of experience in the insurance industry, Meeah Adkins is a dedicated and knowledgeable account executive committed to helping clients find the best coverage for their unique needs. She specialises in providing tailored insurance solutions for individuals, families and businesses and prides herself on delivering clear advice and exceptional customer service. Her goal is to make insurance simple, accessible and effective, ensuring clients feel confident and protected. With strong expertise in policies, claims and risk management, Adkins builds long-term relationships based on trust, transparency and results-driven service.
Account Executive
Meeah Adkins
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Ben Wolstencroft
Account Executive
Recently transitioning from the tools to insurance, Ben Wolstencroft is a new account executive bringing a fresh perspective to risk management and client service. This career change was motivated by a desire to support his young family and achieve a healthier work-life balance. Wolstencroft is passionate about learning, growing and making a meaningful impact in this next chapter of his career. He is eager to explore a new customer base and gain insight into the insurance industry, always striving to deliver value and build strong, supportive relationships with clients.
Account Executive
Ben Wolstencroft
Mitchell Wood
Account Executive
Mitchell Wood’s approach to insurance is centred on building strong relationships and understanding each client’s unique needs. He takes a consultative approach, working collaboratively to identify opportunities and deliver results. A natural communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments, Wood is committed to exceeding client expectations. With a strong passion for the agriculture industry, he specialises in the equine sector as well as a broad range of industries, always aiming to provide tailored, effective solutions and exceptional service.
Account Executive
Mitchell Wood
Stevens & Associates Lawyers is a leading and trusted employment law firm based in Sydney known for delivering high-quality legal expertise in the area of employment law and industrial relations across Australia, alongside a proven track record of effectively and swiftly resolving a variety of workplace law issues.
In the past year, the firm’s growth has been notable. It has:
• experienced a 213% growth in the number of client matters, increasing from 149 client matters in the 2022 financial year to 390 client matters in the 2023 financial year
• improved its online visibility, leading to over 50 online enquiries each month and a conversion rate of client leads of up to 40%
• significantly expanded the breadth and type of matters that it advises on day to day, which has increased the firm’s skillsets, diversity and resilience
• expanded its community outreach by collaborating with local Sydney venues for client seminars and continuing active participation in a Sydney small/family business group
Stevens & Associates Lawyers has adapted to digital trends by implementing an effective strategy with SEO and web design, resulting in a structural shift that has seen increased representation of employees where the firm previously mainly advised employers.
The firm’s recognition as a “Fast Firm” attests to its momentum in the employment law space.
“IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started”
Wayne Tower,
IQumulate Premium Funding
Brett Crawley
Renewal’s Manager
Thomas Barden
Account Executive
Darren Watt
Commercial Director
Pam Chhabra
Manager – Residential Strata
With years of experience in insurance, Brett Crawley strives to break the stereotype of insurance salespeople. He always aims for the best result for clients, treating insurance like a puzzle – piecing together the best price and cover. Crawley explains options as if advising a close friend, ensuring clients understand their choices and feel confident in the advice given. His approach is rooted in empathy and transparency, always acting in the client’s best interests and providing honest, thorough support throughout the renewal process.
Renewal’s Manager
Brett Crawley
With over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, Thomas Barden is dedicated to making the process simple, clear and stress-free for clients. He listens carefully, explains options in plain language and ensures clients feel confident in their decisions. His goal is to build lasting relationships, always being available to answer questions and provide support. Approachable, dependable and genuinely invested in his clients’ wellbeing, Barden works hard to find solutions that fit each client’s needs – whether protecting a family, home or business.
Account Executive
Thomas Barden
Darren Watt is the commercial director at Stuartholme School, bringing over 20 years of experience in auditing, accounting and business management within the education sector. Since joining in May 2022, he has overseen the school’s commercial operations, including financial strategy, procurement and business services. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce, a Bachelor of Arts (General), a Graduate Certificate in Business, is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). As a key member of Stuartholme’s leadership team, Watt plays a vital role in supporting the school’s mission within the Sacred Heart network.
Commercial Director
Darren Watt
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Commercial Manager
Stephen McMillan
One culmination of these efforts has been the real-world, needs-based IQEdge solution. A one-stop online quoting tool designed for both the Australian and New Zealand markets, IQEdge delivers quotes in under 60 seconds. Plus, the solution offers quote comparison and quote versioning capabilities, enabling users to review vital historical and financial data in a single page view.
IQEdge can streamline and automate application processing, underwriting document verification and payment collection, cutting the need for manual labour and minimising processing errors. A digital “self-service” platform, IQEdge, reduces the need for customer and administrative support. Meanwhile, borrowers can access their accounts, make payments and manage their policies independently and through sales and support teams, which are always available for further assistance.
“We’ve created a quality platform that simplifies the quoting process yet amplifies the customer experience,” says Gordon. “It’s a real game changer.” IQumulate offers an online digital quoting tool to clients. The best-in-market solution enables IQumulate to tailor funding offerings to brokers that align with their prefered distribution channel.
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What does IQumulate have in mind for the future?
“IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started,” says Wayne Tower, CEO. “Through continuous engagement with our clients, partners, marketplace and industry, we will listen to the needs as they arise and position our business to be agile and respond to changes as they occur.
“Faster decision-making innovations such as AI-powered decision support systems can expedite the underwriting and approval process, leading to quicker responses to clients. This can improve client satisfaction and potentially attract more business, creating a competitive advantage with the potential to allow IQumulate to command premium pricing or capture a larger market share.
“As forward-thinkers with a digital and ‘do it better’ mindset, we collectively and proactively look to learn and improve on our customer experience for our clients, paving the way for successful business outcomes for our clients and our business in the coming years ahead.
“We’re excited for the future and look forward to what’s on the horizon.”
Adam Basaldella
Manager – Claims
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Product Manager
Claire Watson
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Commercial Manager
Stephen McMillan
Claire Watson
Product Manager
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Product Manager
Claire Watson
Claire Watson
Product Manager
Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.
Product Manager
Claire Watson
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Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Shaun O’Brien
Head of Underwriting
Emily Walker
Head of Strata and Development
Rex Oakman
Head of Operations and Risk
Sandy Newton
Head of Underwriting
Andrew Mitchell
Manager – NSW
Michael Prokopis
Manager – Southern Region
Pam Chhabra
Manager – Residential Strata
Jeffrey Valdivia
Manager – Commercial Strata
Adam Basaldella
Manager – Claims
Lockmor Insurance Brokers is more than an insurance brokerage – it is a trusted partner, dedicated to protecting what matters most. With decades of combined expertise, the company delivers tailored insurance solutions that empower businesses and individuals to move forward with confidence. Its strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where collaboration, accountability and continuous growth are at the heart of everything it does. By investing in its team, it ensures that every client benefits from insightful advice, proactive service and a relationship built on trust.
Innovation and excellence drive Lockmor. The company leverages deep industry knowledge, strong insurer partnerships and a client-first mindset to achieve outstanding results. From complex commercial portfolios to personal insurance needs, its solutions are designed to be clear, reliable and forward-thinking.
At Lockmor, culture and results go hand in hand. The company celebrates teamwork, integrity and resilience, knowing these values create an environment where its people thrive and its clients succeed. Recognised for its professionalism and unwavering commitment, it continues to set benchmarks in service and results across the industry.
Lockmor – results driven with a smile.
IQumulate invests in education and people, which are vital to attracting new business and talent to the company.
“We have long tenures for several of our key staff, including some in leadership positions, and this sound working knowledge of our business, practices and industry provides great insights and a wealth of experience to offer our clients,” says Bastow. “Our new head of sales, Graeme Gordon, formerly manager for New Zealand, joins us in Australia to drive our sales strategy and lead our team to successful outcomes for our clients and our business. We look forward to great things ahead with Graeme as he continues to be active and present in the New Zealand market as well as building sound working relationships and new connections in Australia.”
Clients can also expect a lot from working with IQumulate.
“Through active engagement with our trusted broker network, IQumulate provides relevant information, education and training content,” says Graeme Gordon, head of sales. “Our clients can expect IQumulate to support their business in several ways, providing an understanding of what premium funding solutions are available and how IQumulate can spread the cost of insurance and help borrowers get the right level of insurance cover to free up their cash flow for other expenses or business growth opportunities. Premium funding is often considered a tool for those who simply cannot afford to pay their premiums in full. While this is certainly a significant driver for many, it is also successfully used by profitable companies who use premium funding to manage their cash flows more wisely or better manage their liquidity.”
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Under the leadership of Principal Mark Ashmore and the College Board, Salesian College Chadstone fosters a positive, professional and growth-oriented environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, the college has achieved record academic results, rising ATAR scores, stronger attendance and national recognition in child safety, including the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Award.
The college celebrated the outstanding achievement of Year 12 student Thomas Maguire-Nguyen, who was named Overall VCE Leader of the Year by the Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Nina Taylor MP. The college has also proudly led the way in innovation through its partnership with Uniform Group and designer Peter Morrissey to launch Australia’s first bespoke, designer-curated school uniform collection, coinciding with the opening of the new Year 7 and 8 Precinct campus in 2026.
Salesian College Chadstone’s extra-curricular program develops students’ talents and passions in team environments. Key activities include house sports, debating, peer mentoring, Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) sports across 55 teams, instrumental music and public speaking.
The college collaborates with its partner Girls Schools Sacred Heart Girls College and Avila College for musical productions, leadership experiences and community events, providing the opportunity for cross-school teamwork and connection, reinforcing the college’s commitment to holistic development, leadership and community engagement.
Technology is another priority and underpins the college’s strategy of delivering a contemporary education. Over the last 12 months, the college has introduced a series of initiatives:
ICT Future Directions committee – exploring the use of technology for communication, data analysis and learning
Risk Wizard – risk management, incident tracking and compliance monitoring software
Employee Connect – HR and onboarding software
Alumnly – integrated cloud-based Alumni Networking and Management Platform for Alumni of Salesian College Chadstone
Vivi – whole school wireless mirroring system for efficient classroom displays
Intellischools – data platform for student results, attendance and security, aggregating student data for school improvement
IVR (Interactive Voice Response) – system for telephone enquiry management
Committed to diversity and inclusion, the college’s Learning Diversity team ensures the varied needs of students are met in an environment where every student can thrive.
Salesian College Chadstone is a place where academic excellence, personal growth and community spirit converge, preparing young men for an interconnected world while staying true to its Salesian values.
