THE BRINDABELLA INSURANCE BROKERS TEAM
Visit our Newcastle office
189 Union Street, The Junction NSW 2291
Phone: 0407 004 477
Email: hello@brindabellainsurance.com.au
Office hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Adrian Kim
Managing Director
Megan Spiller
Broker Assistant
Acacia Woolnough
Claims Manager
Odhessa De Leon
Broker Assistant
Kathleen Samson
Broker Assistant
Supported by our Canberra team
Kirsty Teer
Director
Gyan Culbert
Account Manager
Michael Whyte
Account Director
Sarah Townsend
Account Manager
Common questions
Do you have an office in Newcastle?
Yes. Our Newcastle office is at 189 Union Street, The Junction NSW 2291. You can meet with a broker in person.
What areas do you cover from Newcastle?
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock and the wider Hunter region.
What does an Insurance Broker cost?
Our remuneration is disclosed to you in writing before you commit to anything. It is set out in our Financial Services Guide and Terms of Engagement.
Do you help when a claim is made?
Yes. Acacia Woolnough is our Claims Manager and looks after claims support. We deal with the insurer on your behalf and keep you updated.
What types of insurance can you arrange from your Newcastle office?
Brindabella Insurance Brokers arranges business, commercial and personal insurance from our office at The Junction. This includes business packages, public liability, professional indemnity, management liability, cyber, fleet, contract works and home and contents. See our full range of insurance products.
Do you insure Hunter Valley wineries, breweries and distilleries?
Yes. We work with Hunter wineries, distilleries and breweries. Their cover often combines property, stock, product liability, product recall, cellar door public liability, transit, errors and omissions, and management liability.
Do you work with mining, construction and manufacturing businesses in the Hunter?
Yes. These are among the Hunter industries we support most, including manufacturing. We arrange cover such as contract works, public and products liability, plant and machinery, and workers compensation.
Why use an insurance broker instead of buying direct?
A broker compares options across multiple insurers and negotiates on your behalf. Through the Steadfast Network, Brindabella Insurance Brokers can access policy wordings that aren’t available direct. When you claim, you deal with one broker who knows your file.
Is Brindabella Insurance Brokers licensed?
Yes. Brindabella Insurance Brokers holds AFSL 500149, ABN 66 617 663 591.
Can you review my existing insurance policies?
Yes. Send through your current schedules and we’ll check for gaps, overlaps and whether your sums insured still fit your business. There is no cost for a policy review.
What do I need to get a quote?
Your business activities, annual turnover, staff numbers, current policy schedules and claims history from the last five years. You can request a quote online.
Can I deal with you without coming into the office?
Yes. You can meet a broker at 189 Union Street, The Junction, or work with us by phone and email. Office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm.
WHO IS STEADFAST?
The Steadfast Network has 457 general insurance brokerages in Australasia who receive superior market access, exclusive products and services, backed by the size and scale of the Steadfast Group.
Brokers in the Network have access to over 160 products and services which support their business and allow them to focus on their clients’ insurance and risk management needs. Key benefits to being a Steadfast Network broker include improved policy wordings, broker services, exclusive access to Steadfast’s technology and triage support for challenging claims. Insurer partners have access to over $9.8 billion of gross written premium from the small-to-medium enterprise market through the Steadfast Network.