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“No matter how many clients I have, I make sure to call each one personally every quarter. It’s a chance to not only update them on their portfolio, but also check on how they’re doing personally”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
Dominique Vagi is a seasoned insurance professional with over 15 years of experience in construction and property insurance in London and Australia. As one of Hutch’s two founders, she plays a crucial role in shaping the company’s vision and operations. With a background in chemical engineering, she uses her analytical and problem-solving skills in underwriting to ensure brokers receive practical and tailored solutions.
Her career has spanned both global and local markets, notably establishing the Australian construction practice for a well-respected Lloyd’s syndicate. She has built high-performing teams, developed innovative insurance products and assisted brokers by improving the systems and processes for transacting insurance.
As Hutch’s COO and CUO, Dominique is dedicated to fostering strong broker relationships by being accessible and responsive and providing solution-focused products. She ensures clear communication, prompt turnaround times and valuable insights while creating value through industry training, webinars and engaging discussion groups.
Collaboration is at the heart of Dominique’s leadership style. She excels in environments where expertise is shared, mentoring is valued and innovation is welcomed. Her passion lies in tackling complex challenges and assisting brokers to provide outstanding service to their clients through smarter, more effective insurance solutions.
Level 8, 17-19 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
0457 727 833
dominique.vagi@hutchunderwriting.com.au
linkedin.com/in/dominiquevagi
hutchunderwriting.com.au
Dominique Vagi
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Underwriting Officer
Hutch Underwriting
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“I strongly believe in working smarter, not harder. I think it’s one of the keys to living a great life, and I want to share that with as many people as possible”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
2003–2007
2007–2018
2018–2024
Present
2024–present
Earned an MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bath
2003–
2007
2007–2018: Continued through Catlin’s merger with XL (from then known as XL Catlin)
2010–2012: Secretary at Engineering Discussion Group
2011–2015: Board Member for the Institute of Chemical Engineers Australia (IChemE) and President for the NSW branch
2013–2016: President at Engineering Discussion Group
2007–
2018
2018–2022: Remained in the role after XL Catlin’s merger with AXA (from then known as AXA XL)
2017–2021: Executive Committee at Engineering Discussion Group
2023–2024: Vice President at Engineering Discussion Group
2018–
2024
Chief Underwriting Officer at Hutch Underwriting since 2022
Chief Operating Officer at CoverRadar since 2022
Present
Unit Leader – TSW – Eastern Canada
2024–
present
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