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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
As an assistant vice president, Sydney Binns is responsible for renewal retention, new business generation, and support and leadership for her colleagues. She is invested in the growth and development of the team and book.
From a strategic standpoint, she works closely with retail agents to tailor marketing efforts to the insureds’ needs to secure a favorable proposal and stay current on post-policy issuance requests. She also works closely with her team leader to ensure systems are in place to maximize efficiency in obtaining proper coverage for the insured and offering the best service to clients – all while maintaining a positive work environment for the team.
Brokering activities make up the majority of her work as she is nurturing a ceded book of business while growing relationships with new and experienced clientele. These activities include advocating for the insured with markets, negotiating the terms for appropriate coverage, and offering market expertise to be a step ahead of the competition.
5910 N Central Expressway Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75206
214 561 9354
sydney.binns@amwins.com
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Sydney Binns
Assistant Vice President
Amwins Insurance Brokerage
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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
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Began her insurance career as a client service associate and received a master’s in business administration. Promoted to senior client service associate during this time.
2019
Joined Amwins as an associate broker
2020
Accepted into the Amwins Broker Development Program
2021
Promoted to assistant vice president and was selected as a regional leader for the Amwins Young Professional Network
Received a scholarship from the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
2022
Selected as one of Insurance Business America’s Rising Stars
2023
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.”