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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
Ryan Jesenik, chief operating officer at Orion180, is recognized for his leadership and impactful contributions to the insurance sector. Joining in January 2020, he has been integral to Orion180’s growth. With a strong background in scaling business operations and corporate finance, Jesenik plays an important role in executing Orion180’s advancement.
Overseeing sales and operations, he utilizes analytics and process optimization to drive excellence. As COO, he also manages business intelligence, focusing on rate adequacy, territory capacity, and operational performance. He orchestrates daily operations with a focus on growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. He also spearheads the implementation of strategic plans and is adept at leading diverse teams.
His efficiency-centric approach heightens productivity, identifies optimization opportunities, and strengthens Orion180’s foundation for expansion. A catalyst for improvement, Jesenik excels in fostering cross-functional collaboration. His inspirational leadership, strategic mindset, and unique industry acumen drive operational excellence, propelling Orion180 forward.
Jesenik graduated from the University of Oregon with a Business Degree and a concentration in finance.
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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
2013
2017
2020
2022
2022
Financial analyst at Precision Castparts
2013
Partner at ALP Group
2017
Senior vice president at Orion180
2020
Chief operating officer at Orion180
2022
Promoted to vice president, East Coast region leader, professional liability and cyber at Arch
2022
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Aug 2022
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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.”