The Executive Leadership Team

Warren Hutcheon

MBA, ANZIIF (Fellow) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Warren was appointed CEO and Director of Ansvar in May 2014. Prior to joining Ansvar he was the CEO of the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) – the risk and insurance advisor to the Victorian Government.

Warren has over 30 years’ experience in risk and insurance. He has held senior management positions in underwriting, claims, operational management, strategy and organisational change. Warren has been an active supporter of the Australian insurance industry for many years including serving as Chairperson of the ANZIIF General Insurance Faculty Advisory Board.

Warren also serves as a board member of a number of Not for Profit organisations.

Maggy Samaan

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master of Laws (LLM) COMPANY SECRETARY AND LEGAL COUNSEL

Maggy has more than sixteen years of experience as a Corporate Legal Counsel and Company Secretary having worked in public, private and non-for-profit sectors.

Over her career, Maggy has worked in a range of functions including corporate governance, risk management, compliance, commercial contract drafting, M&A and held executive director, corporate secretarial, and legal counsel positions advising management and boards.

Maggy specialises in corporate advisory, including contract and commercial law.

Phil Gare

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Phil has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry in Australia and New Zealand, working with both insurers and insurance broking organisations. During his career, Phil has led large specialist teams and functions within a range of large insurance organisations including claims, reinsurance, pricing, HR and strategy.

Prior to joining Ansvar, Phil led the OAMPS National Claims team and held senior claims and strategy roles with CGU and IAG.

David Cole

BSc (Mathematics) CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

David was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in February 2023 and is responsible for strategic business development and distribution and leading the national Client Solutions, Marketing and Risk Solutions teams.

Prior to joining Ansvar, David had a number of senior roles with Catholic Church Insurance, Aon and Marsh.

David has over 30 years experience leading large and diverse teams in broking and underwriting.

Jim Elliott

BSc (Chem/Mgt Sc.), FCCA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Jim Elliott was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in April 2023. Jim has come to Ansvar from IAG where he worked in a number of senior financial roles and most recently was the Acting CFO for IAG Australia.

Prior to IAG, Jim worked in a range of senior financial roles with The Warranty Group, MLC & NAB Wealth and Aviva Australia.

Peter Bailey

B. Math., Dip. Ed., ANZIIF (Senior Associate), AFAIM, MAICD CHIEF UNDERWRITING OFFICER

Peter Bailey is a senior financial services executive with over 30 years’ experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry and has held senior leadership positions in both Australia and the London market.

Most recently, Peter was Head of Portfolio Solutions for AIG Australia with responsibility for developing and executing growth strategies in the SME Commercial Lines market. In addition, Peter’s accountabilities extended to include stewardship and strategic direction of AIG’s multi-line Managing General Agency (MGA) portfolio.

Peter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics, is a Senior Associate of the Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance, an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Kate Klease

B.Bus (Mktg, Psych), MBA, MAICD GENERAL MANAGER, PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Kate is a senior people and business executive with over 20 years’ experience across a broad range industries including insurance, technology, management consulting and not-for-profit as a Non-Executive Director. Her background has been heavily involved in start-ups, M&A integration, distressed and high-transformation environments.

Most recently, Kate was Head of People, Culture & Enablement at Home Trades Hub, a joint venture between RACV and IAG where she led the P&C, Safety, Risk & PMO functions. Prior to that she was Head of Business Partnering at RACV.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing & Psychology and a range of post graduate qualifications, most recently in Disruptive Strategy.

Daniel Churilov

BCom/BIS, Grad Dip FS (Fin Planning), CA GENERAL MANAGER - STRATEGY AND CHANGE

Daniel joined Ansvar in 2018 as the National Operations Manager and was appointed Company Secretary in August 2021. Daniel was appointed to his current position as General Manager Strategy and Change in September 2022.

Prior to joining Ansvar, Daniel worked in a number of senior technical and people leadership roles in general insurance, investments management and superannuation with the VMIA, NAB/MLC, CSR and KPMG.

Anthony Black

B.Sc (Nurs), Grad Dip (Business), Grad Dip (Gerontology), Dip App Sci. MAICD GENERAL MANAGER - RISK SOLUTIONS

Anthony is an Enterprise Risk Management specialist and leads a team of expert consultants to deliver Ansvar’s unique risk management solutions to clients across Australia.

He has led ERM advisory and consulting practices for public and private insurers for over a decade, specialising in governance, health systems and education.

As a former senior nurse and health care executive, Anthony draws upon his experience and networks to provide insights on Australia’s care and community sectors to support policy and underwriting decisions,and to tailor specialist risk strategies for Ansvar’s clients.