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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
Kristen Handel is a senior vice president at Alliant Insurance Services, where she is known as a trusted leader defined by integrity, strong intuition, and a deep commitment to doing what’s right for both clients and colleagues.
From the outset of her career, Handel set a clear intention to build a long-term future in insurance. Through hard work, perseverance, and grit, she has steadily earned opportunities for advancement across the industry. In her current role, she helps clients navigate a constantly evolving market by prioritizing open, consistent communication with clients, colleagues, and market partners – believing that meaningful conversations and in-person connection are still critical in an increasingly virtual world.
Handel considers her proudest achievement to be her ability to successfully balance a demanding career with being a present, loving mother, all while growing a strong book of business, mentoring emerging talent, and contributing to the development of her teammates.
An Insurance Business America’s Elite Woman award recipient in 2025, she is deeply committed to inspiring more women to pursue leadership roles in insurance. She wants young professionals to see that it is possible to achieve significant career success and still thrive personally. With a collaborative mindset and broad experience across multiple disciplines, Handel uses her expertise to drive results for Alliant and to help others build lasting, respected careers in the industry.
One America Square, 17 Crosswall, London, EC3N 2LB
+64 3 379 7622
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linkedin.com/in/gbinsurancelady/
srinsurancesolutions.co.uk
Kristen Handel
Senior Vice President
Alliant Insurance Services
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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
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Lawyers Weekly’s Top 30 Under 30 Property Finalist
2017
Promoted to Senior Associate at MinterEllison
2018
In-House Legal Counsel at L'Oréal Australia and New Zealand
2019
Australian Corporate Lawyers Award In-House Finalist
2020
Joined the partnership at Wynn Williams in the property and commercial team
Appointed to the Property Council NZ Retail Committee
Invited to sit on the judging panel for Lawyers Weekly’s Australian Law Awards
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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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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ELITE WOMEN 2026 JUDGE
