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“I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
Abby Davis is the executive vice president, national director – clinical consulting, for Alliant Insurance Services.
She didn’t get to where she is overnight. Like many, she didn’t even plan on getting into insurance. She went to nursing school, and after working in direct patient care, she found an opportunity to contribute in the employee benefits space.
In her current role, the biggest challenge she’s faced is ensuring that the company remains focused on actionable opportunities for its clients. Working across disciplines ranging from health and productivity to clinical consulting to analytics, one can easily get lost in the weeds. To counter these problems, Davis maintains a lot of direct contact with clients and remains solutions oriented.
What’s been the secret to her success?
“My approach is pretty simple: I lead with the mindset that I won’t just identify the problems but am always looking to be part of the solution,” she explains. “I think that applies to both internal and external situations that are bound to arise in our business. I still have many years left that I hope to spend in this industry; as such, remaining chronically curious is something that is so important to me as I continue my career. There is always something to learn. If I ever find myself feeling like I am the smartest person in the room, then I better find another room because the only way we continue to grow is by surrounding ourselves with people who challenge us to think critically or differently.
“The quality I have relied on most over the past couple of years is the ability to take complex ideas or concepts and offer a pragmatic lens that meets the needs of our clients. I am of the mindset that if you are talking over peoples’ heads – what value are you really bringing to the table? I pride myself and the team that works around me in being able to focus on both defining strategy as well as executing on the tactics. I don’t ever want to be viewed as just the ‘idea person.’ I really pride myself in being able to get into the weeds and figure out solutions.”
What’s more, she’s also found time to balance work and family.
“My single biggest achievement has been having and raising two children without limiting my career growth,” she says. “It has not been easy, nor do I ever get it all right, but my ability to be both a mother and lead a successful career is something of which I am very proud.”
3424 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(470) 237 3011
abby.davis@alliant.com
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Abby Davis
Executive Vice President and
National Director, Clinical Consulting
Alliant Insurance Services
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“To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
2004-2008
2008-2011
2011-2016
2016-2018
2019
2018-Present
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse, Northside Hospital
2004-
2008
Clinical Benefits Analyst
2008-
2011
Clinical Consultant
2011-
2016
National Director, Health and Productivity
2016-
2018
EVP, National Director – Clinical Consulting
2018-
Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
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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How does he distinguish himself among fellow brokers?
“I believe all brokers are working very hard in a difficult market,” he says. “However, I have demonstrated continued growth, advocacy and performance on my client’s behalf, which is now recognised [for 10 consecutive years] in the Elite Broker awards.”
In 1990, Dixon got started with FAI, working in claims and as a team leader. From the late 1990s up until 2003, he worked at FAI and Suncorp in underwriting and as an area manager at VACC, CGU (South East Queensland). From 2003 to 2012, he got into broking and eventually started Dixon Insurance in 2013. Since then, he’s accumulated numerous acccolades, including Elite Broker, Diversity and Equity, and Fast Broker awards.
During the pandemic, Dixon challenged insurers over the Quarantine Act application to insurance wordings. His argument was that the Quarantine Act does not apply as an exclusion, as the Biosecurity Act was invoked by the Morrison Government, and this was not a subsequent amendment to the Quarantine Act. The test case in the Appeals court was won for Dixon’s client with a unanimous five-judge verdict.
He remains focused on transport, manufacturing, motor trade, engineering and large farm clients.
What are his plans for the future?
On a business level, “more of the same. I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes.”
On a personal level, Dixon invests significant time, effort and funds, along with his GT3, to support many charities through his passion for motorsport. From participating in and sponsoring the Thunderbolt Run (which provides tens of thousands of dollars in support for Beyond Blue and Prostate Cancer), to organising and running the Track Knights for Amira charity night where 28 Exotic Supercars raised funds through passenger laps in wet conditions, Dixon states “this is our time to give back to the community and those in need. My friendships and association with those seeking to do the same, allows us to contribute to those less fortunate and raise funds and awareness”.
He adds: “To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need.”