Unimutual Team contact details
Geoff Henderson
Chief Executive Officer
MBA, ANZIIF (Fellow), MAICD, JP
(02) 9169 6604 or 0417 887 513
Geoff joined Unimutual in June 2022 and brings more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, leading successful businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
He has worked across the insurance value chain, including underwriting, claims management, customer and stakeholder engagement, broker distribution, strategy, operations and marketing. Geoff has led large and small teams in public and private
sector organisations, most recently leading the customer engagement function in Insurance & Care NSW..
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Jodie Nicholls
Company Secretary, Corporate Counsel and Manager Corporate Services
BEc, LLB (Hons)
(02) 9169 6608 or 0410 522 434
Jodie is Legal Counsel and Company Secretary for Unimutual. Jodie has over 25 years’ experience as a solicitor coming from a background as a partner with a major insurance litigation firm. Jodie has worked with Unimutual for over 20 years acting as its external legal provider and representing Universities in State Supreme and Appellant Courts. She has demonstrated success in conduct of complex insurance and commercial litigation and is a specialist in defending public liability and professional indemnity claims. Jodie is an experienced negotiator with proven record for efficiently and cost effectively resolving financially significant matters. She is a high-level and determined problem solver and respected for quality and independence of thought and advice. Jodie also has extensive experience in management and leading large teams. Recently Jodie has assumed responsibility for the compliance function at Unimutual to ensure compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations.
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Christine Cummings
Member Services Manager
ANZIIF (Fellow) CIP
(02) 9169 6602 or 0423 204 040
Christine joined the precursor of Unimutual in July 2003 after gaining 12 years experience working in the Risk Management Office at the University of Sydney in the positions of Insurance Claims Officer and then subsequently as Insurance Manager a position which she held for 11 years. Prior to the positions held at the University of Sydney, Christine also held positions within the insurance industry with various insurers and a broker. Christine is currently a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, and a Member of the Risk Management Institute of Australasia.
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Jamie Thomson
Claims Manager
ANZIIF (Fellow)
(02) 9169 6607 or 0431 473 156
Jamie joined the Unimutual team in March 2004. Prior to joining the team, he worked in the Risk Management Office at the University of Sydney for 11 years. At the University, he held the position of General Insurance Claims Officer and periodically acted in the role of Insurance Manager. His previous experience includes claims roles at both insurance companies and at a broker. Jamie is currently a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.
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Simon Iliffe
Risk Manager
BEnvSc (Hons)
(02) 9169 6614 or 0407 556 323
Simon Joined the Unimutual Team in October 2014. Prior to joining the team he enjoyed a diverse career having worked in a range of industry sectors and environments. Starting in mine and contaminated site rehabilitation, he moved to site and transport services, then to aquatic weed harvesting, followed by a stint in wastewater treatment where he literally fell into.…..risk management.
He has held senior roles with several NSW Councils focusing on introducing and embedding ERM frameworks, establishing or refining safety management systems and streamlining insurance, general claims management and workers compensation processes. He has also held responsibilities in the areas of emergency management and airport security. For the past several years Simon has enjoyed working as a risk management consultant engaging with a broad range of industries from civil contracting and agriculture to government and not for profits.
Simon holds a BEnvSc (Hons) from the University of Wollongong, is a member of the Risk Management Institution of Australasia and has the professional designation of Certified Practising Risk Manager.
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Greg Burton
Senior Risk Engineer
BEng(Chem), MScTech (Risk Management)
(02) 9169 6605 or 0456 876 386
Greg joined the Unimutual team in December 2019. Greg brings over 30 years’ experience in risk management across a board range of sectors. Greg will assist in providing risk assessments, analysis and mitigation solutions for Members and insurance partners. In addition to his extensive industry experience, Greg also holds a master’s degree in Science & Technology in Risk Management from the University of NSW and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney.
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Tobias Pfau
Manager Underwriting and Reinsurance
MBusEcon, ANZIIF (Fellow) CIP, GAICD, CCRA
(02) 9169 6615 or 0413 483 299
Tobias joined Unimutual in March 2021 as underwriting manager and brings 20 years of reinsurance experience to the organisation. He held senior underwriting positions for a global reinsurer and was underwriting manager for Asia Pacific. During his career he focussed on property and property catastrophe underwriting in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. He holds a masters degree in business and economics, is a Certified Cat Risk Analyst (RMS) and a member of the AICD.
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Salinda Saat
Underwriter - Casualty
GradDipFinServ
(02) 9169 6613 or 0436 379 009
A financial lines broker with 21 years experience in the insurance industry within the Australian market. Salinda's insurance industry experience has been dedicated as a Professional Risks broker, specialising in Directors’ & Officers’ Liability/Company reimbursement/Securities Entity Cover, Professional Indemnity, Crime Insurance, Statutory Liability, Legal Expenses, Cyber and Employment Practices Liability.
Salinda has held broking roles with major international brokers (AON, Willis Tower Watson), boutique broking houses (GSA and Bellrock) and underwriting roles with international insurer (Zurich). Managing Corporate, Global and Commercial accounts.
Salinda's has a strong focus on quality client service, providing innovative solutions for complex and hard to place risks through understanding the professional risks associated with each business and the construction of insurance programs
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Liz Abrahams
Executive Assistant
(02) 9169 6610 or 0418 684 844
Liz joined the Unimutual team in February 2023. She has worked in the financial services industry for over 15 years
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Kerry French
Account Executive, Member Services
(02) 9169 6609 or 0487 537 975
Kerry joined the Unimutual team in July 2016. She brings with her over 14 years’ of experience gained within the insurance industry in both broking and underwriting roles. In her previous positions she worked mainly with Government agencies and organisations within the Community and Not-for-profit sector.
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Victor Walter
Chief Financial Officer
BComm, BACC, CA
Victor is an experienced CFO with over 30 years in the financial services industry. He is committed to the delivery of long-term shareholder wealth, a strong social conscience, high levels of staff engagement and effective and efficient control frameworks. He has a broad range of experience across the global financial services and government sectors driving growth and transformational change. He has successfully implemented large-scale systems across multi-divisions and countries and has been responsible for over 20 acquisitions and divestments. Victor is also an experienced executive and non-executive director across a number of commercial and not-for profit boards.
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Megan Leung
Financial Controller
BBus, CA
Megan joined the Unimutual team in June 2021. She brings with her over twelve years’ experience gained in large Australian corporations in both financial accounting and management accounting roles. Megan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand.
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Natalie Young
Compliance and Training Manager
(02) 9169 6612 or 0427 820 630
Natalie joined the Unimutual team in June 2014. Natalie brings more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services, banking, and insurance industry. Natalie has
performed many roles over the years in this sector, including underwriting, claims management, broking, IT, relationship and account management, product specialist,
and call centre management. Natalie has demonstrated success in sales and service coaching, technical systems, product and procedure training, and in learning and
development management within human resources.
Natalie’s role at Unimutual is to support the company secretary and compliance function with corporate governance and Australian Finance Services (AFS) Licence compliance and regulatory matters and training, as well as other special projects.
Natalie holds a Cert IV in training and development, DIP WHS, DIP in Community Services (Case Management), and is an ANZIIF (Affiliate). Natalie’s expertise is in online education, earning a LearnX award for the best distance education program in 2011.
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Tony Pescott
Manager Strategy and Brokers
FFin
(02) 9169 6616 or 0411 021 420
Tony joined Unimutual in July 2022 as Manager, Broking Services and Strategy. Tony has 50 years’ experience in the Australian and New Zealand financial services, insurance and government sectors, including ASB Bank, St George Bank, Westpac Group, Wesfarmers, Suncorp, and IAG, where he has held various Senior Executive positions. Tony has led large-scale transformation programs and delivered change across customer, operational, financial and strategic initiatives for simpler, stronger and safer organisations.
Tony was Australian Executive of the Year (Customer Service Institute of Australia (CSIA)) 2019, International Executive of the Year (CSI of America) 2020, and a judge in the Australian Service Excellence Awards 2022.
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