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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
Ashley Engl studied finance at Canisius College and began her career at M&T Bank. In 2011, she joined Lawley Insurance as an operations analyst gaining valuable experience in project management, system migrations and upgrades, and supporting integrations. In 2017, she transitioned into the employee benefits division of Lawley and supported the sales team by demonstrating and consulting on benefits administration technology solutions.
This past summer, Engl joined Jencap as territory sales manager, partnering with insurance agencies throughout NY and PA to help find solutions for complex and difficult-to-place business. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering and staying involved with the local insurance community. In 2014, she joined the advisory board of Lancaster High School’s Academy of Finance, serving as a mentor and coach to high school students regarding career readiness.
In 2015, she joined the Big I of WNY board of directors and served as president from 2019 to 2021. She continues to volunteer with the Big I as a Project InVest teacher and with NeXtGen, a local networking group for young professionals in the insurance industry. Engl is passionate about mentoring young professionals and sharing about all the opportunities in the industry. She also dedicates her time to the Insurance Club of Buffalo, a board of directors that organizes Buffalo I-Day, the largest single-day insurance convention in the US.
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Ashley Engl
Territory Sales Manager
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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
2005
2011
2017
2022–present
2023
Began her professional career at M&T Bank
2005
Joined Lawley Insurance as an operations analyst, where she gained valuable experience in project management, system migrations, and upgrades, and supporting integrations
2011
Transitioned into the employee benefits division of Lawley and supported the sales team by demonstrating and consulting on benefits administration technology solutions
2017
NextGen Committee Member of Big I New York
2022–
present
Joined Jencap as Territory Sales Manager, partnering with insurance agencies throughout NY and PA to help find solutions for complex and difficult-to-place business
2023
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.”