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“Westfield Specialty and I have been trying to make sure we are opportunistic in the marketplace and that has allowed us to grow profitably and create a broader and more diversified portfolio”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
Tanya Dasgupta leads Lockton Pacific’s Affinity Solutions Division, which delivers innovative and digitally led products and distribution solutions across a diverse segment of individuals, client partners and member-led associations.
With over two decades of experience in financial services and the largest leading global broking firms spanning Australia and New Zealand, Dasgupta stands out as a seasoned and versatile leader. Her adaptability and inclusive leadership style are widely recognised, particularly in managing extensive national teams, and spearheading distribution and strategic partnerships to build sustainable growth alliances for clients with diverse needs and large member-based organisations.
She excels in thinking outside the box and harnessing her creativity to generate results, which ultimately drives in delivering value creation and long-term growth outcomes for clients by driving innovative campaign and distribution strategies that simplify complex matters and resonate with the intended.
Since joining Lockton in February 2023, Dasgupta has spearheaded the launch of Lockton Pulse, a digitally led affinity business solution for the SME segment, focused on designing innovative product solutions offering practical insights all within the one digital experience.
Championing and deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, which is very close to her heart, Dasgupta believes that “Diversity is a blessing as we all bring unique and often fresh perspectives to the world, and communities – be it culture, cuisine, language, thoughts and ideas. Together, this collectively fosters innovation, enhances and fortifies ways of working, bridging relationships and ultimately strengthening bonds.”
Outside of work, she is a proud supporter and volunteer at the Addi Road Community Centre. The centre’s primary objective is to provide rescue food, fight hunger and drive campaigns to elevate human rights, promote arts and culture, and build sustainability.
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Tanya Dasgupta
Head of Lockton Pulse - Affinity & Digital Solutions
Australia & Pacific Region
Lockton Companies Australia Pty. Ltd.
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“The biggest challenge is getting everyone comfortable with the pace that I’m looking for to drive our buildout and growth. How I deal with it is by being open and transparent, and responsive to questions or concerns”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
2002
2005
2013–2022
2023–present
2022–present
Completed her internship as a copy editor and correspondent for The Times Group, where she championed the leading headline article and report for World AIDS Day
2002
Joined Marsh NZ after completing Post Graduation in Business Management
Started as a support broker, risk advisor, and senior risk advisor
2005
Held diverse senior management roles in Aon Australia in the Affinity division
NSW Manager Professions and Consumer Services
National Professions Leader, Head of Partnership and Growth
In 2019, led the execution of Aon Affinity Digital Strategy for Professional Services
2013–
2022
Head of Lockton Pulse - Affinity & Digital Solutions
Australia & Pacific Region, Lockton Companies Australia Pty Ltd.
Launched Lockton Pulse in 2024 – The Digital Distribution segment for Lockton Affinity – Australia and Pacific Region
Panellist at industry events, including the Dive In Festival
2017 participant in the prestigious Chief Executive Women leadership program and a Connect member
2023–
present
Executive Team Member at Network Insurance Group
2023–
present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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Kuhn says, “I would say my career has been one of more of chance and opportunities than a set plan. And it’s interesting how one decision has a ripple effect on putting you on a different path than maybe where you thought you would be.”
He highlights his spell at Endurance as his biggest professional achievement to date.
“It took some time, but we took them from really being viewed as a reinsurance company to being viewed as a global insurance company.”
It’s this type of innovative attitude that is powering Westfield Specialty forward so successfully.
Kuhn explains, “Westfield Specialty and I have been trying to make sure we are opportunistic in the marketplace and that has allowed us to grow profitably and create a broader and more diversified portfolio.”
Part of this has seen the firm acquire the existing Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200 in February 2023. It is also Kuhn’s ingenuity that has allowed Westfield Specialty to outperform expectations in challenging market conditions.
“I would say it’s been the understanding that there is a limited window of time. We're in this unique market, we need to be fast and decisive to take advantage of market opportunities before the market begins to move away,” he comments. “Additionally, I'd like to say we move with a lot of speed, but we do it in a thoughtful and methodical approach, not just to be the first.”
However, it has been an intricate process to ensure his team are onboard with his vision. Kuhn places importance of explaining his targets and the blueprint to achieve them.
He adds, “The biggest challenge is getting everyone comfortable with the pace that I’m looking for to drive our buildout and growth. How I deal with it is by being open and transparent, and responsive to questions or concerns. This way, everything gets thoroughly discussed and resolved.”
With almost four decades in the industry, Kuhn has developed methods that have consistently delivered. It is why he has been tasked with so many leadership roles and he intends to maintain his focus on creating more success at Westfield Specialty.
“I think I am and have always tried to be methodical. I look at the big picture yet stay focused on executing the different opportunities or plans that I have in front of me. I don’t get emotional or make emotional decisions.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
Kuhn joined Westfield Specialty in the firm’s first year (2021) and has established the company’s presence in the specialty market. By the end of 2023, the firm is expected to surpass $1.3 billion in GWP after writing $300 million in 2021.
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