Established in 2003, Everest Risk Group have been focussed on understanding our client’s business and risk exposures to deliver individually tailored general insurance broking solutions at cost effective pricing. We endeavour to build long term mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and to be readily available to provide service at any time. We will actively engage you in the journey of the insurance buying process to allow you to fully understand the full scope of insurance protection prior to a claim occurring.
Everest Risk Group is proudly a Corporate Authorised Representative (No. 276869) of Insurance Advisernet Australia Pty Ltd (IA) – Australian Financial Services Number 240549. IA is a principal member of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) and a member of the publicly listed Austbrokers Group, who have over $4.5 billion of gross written premium under management and access to a wide range of products and services.
IA was established in 1996 to provide cutting edge licensing, compliance, and back office services to the insurance broking profession. As a Corporate Authorised Representative of IA, we enjoy access to leading information technology systems, corporate buying power and educational services whilst we own and foster our own business and client relationships. We have access to all market leading insurers and underwriting agencies including access to Lloyds of London.
“Our knowledge of the insurance industry and experience in designing and handling insurance programs for thousands of customers enables us to provide advice on selecting the right insurance program to adequately cover our customers’ assets and liabilities.”
OUR TEAM
Anthony Anastasio
Managing Director
Authorised Representative No: 262111
02 8880 0651
0402 995 395
aanastasio@everestrg.com.au
Anthony is Managing Director and shareholder of Everest Risk Group and has worked within the insurance industry for over 20 years in both private practice and international broking firms. He has completed a Bachelor of Economics Degree at Sydney University and holds a Diploma in Financial Services (Broking). Anthony is an innovative insurance adviser renowned for his ability to explain complicated insurance concepts and risk management strategies in an easy to understand manner.
He is well known for his attention to detail and providing clear and concise advice. The diverse industry knowledge and experience Anthony has gained across all major General Insurance product lines has allowed him to provide well considered advice across many industry segments. Anthony is an insurance adviser regularly sought by Australian Financial Services Licence Holders, Travel Industry, Property Trusts, Accountants, Hospitality & Accommodation Groups, Manufacturers, Transport & Logistics, and Information Technology providers.
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Robert Huntley
Director
Authorised Representative No: 335019
02 8880 0652
0417 546 052
rhuntley@everestrg.com.au
Robert is a Director and shareholder of Everest Risk Group. Robert has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry gaining a Diploma of Financial Services (Broking). Working in both private practice and international broking firms, Robert has specialised in Professional Indemnity and Directors & Officers Liability Insurance. Robert manages a portfolio of clients including predominantly Fund Managers, Stockbrokers, Securities Dealers, Financial Planners, Corporate Advisory, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Accountants.
Sean McDermott
Partner & Associate Director
Authorised Representative No: 447131
02 8880 0653
0449 855 896
smcdermott@everestrg.com.au
Sean is a Partner and shareholder at Everest Group. Sean has an insurance career spanning over 15 years, holding diplomas of Financial Services of Insurance Broking and General Insurance. He has gained specialised experience in, Claims Management, Underwriting, Risk Assessment & Management, Negotiation & Policy Design.
Sean brings the necessary skills to advocate for clients through the most complex claims spanning all classes of general insurance. Sean has a specialist expertise with working with Australian Financial Licenses Holders and their specific claims profile with response to regulators and external dispute resolution processes as well as shopping centre property owner groups with slip and fall liability risk exposures.
Vanessa Anastasio
Account Executive and Team Leader
Authorised Representative No: 333987
02 8880 0654
0447 685 791
vanastasio@everestrg.com.au
Vanessa is a passionate insurance professional who plays a central role in ensuring the service our clients experience is always of the highest calibre.
Since 2008, Vanessa has had a wide variety of insurance experience from managing the insurance needs from some of the largest rural farms in Australia through to being a Senior Broker in managing hard to place risks into the insurance market.
In her current role as Account Executive and Team Leader, Vanessa is focused on providing the support to the overall team to ensure our clients receive the best insurance outcomes possible.
With experience in assisting a range of clients from SME’s to Corporates, Vanessa works tirelessly to support our clients, the team, and the overall business.
Tammy Sheridan
Account Manager
Authorised Representative No: 1286597
02 8880 0655
0411 933 115
tsheridan@everestrg.com.au
Tammy is an astute Insurance Professional with over 8 years corporate risks experience within a Big 4 international broking firm.
Beginning her career within the legal field in the U.K. and has successfully transitioned into the insurance space when arriving in Australia in 2012.
Tammy utilises her analytical skills to ensure clients receive the most tailored service for their specific requirements. Her concise and professional manner together with her high attention to detail ensures that clients are advised to their utmost best interests.
Tammy has completed a U.K. Law Degree with Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Business Law), as well as a Diploma in Financial Services (Insurance Broking) in Australia.
Bill Macartney
Communications & Development Manager
02 8880 0650
0409 109 902
bmacartney@everestrg.com.au
After a cadetship in journalism and experience in a wide range of roles and industries, Bill launched his Family Record, Business Record & Insight Dinner services in 2004 for which he has completed more than 1,000 interviews.
In the ‘90s Bill launched and ran the Grand Prix Circuit for 18 Foot Skiffs, televised on the Nine Network during lunch breaks in the cricket. For 11 years it achieved average annual revenue growth of more than 25% and re-wrote conventional wisdom on promoting and televising sail racing.
Earlier in his career, Bill also worked with Paul Hogan, was Publicity Director of World Series Cricket, ran Hoyts Edgley Productions (films) and was an award-winning freelance writer.
At Everest Risk Group, Bill is responsible for delivery of customer engagement and communication strategies along with new business development opportunities.
Our Commitment to You
Everest Risk Group prides itself on the individual service and risk analysis we can provide to our clients.
As your appointed insurance adviser, we will:
- Always put the client first and ensure we exceed our client’s expectations.
- Act transparent, professional and in an ethical manner.
- Anticipate our client’s needs.
- Identify the risks our clients face in advance of our client contacting us.
- Work as a team to deliver seamless service to our clients.
When making a claim, we commit to:
- Provide you with the Insurers Claim Form.
- Arrange for the Loss Assessor or Legal representation to be appointed if applicable.
- Advise you on the completion of the Claim Form and supporting documentation required to have your claim assessed.
- Submit the Claim Form to the Insurer
- Provide advice and advocacy to ensure you have received your full policy entitlements.
OUR VALUES
Trust
Trust is the cornerstone on which our business is built. It means we do what we say we’ll do. Use our expertise to put your needs first and foremost. And are always transparent about the advice we provide and why we provide it.
Advice
Great advice is based on great understanding and relationships. It’s why adopting a risk management approach and assessing your unique risk profile is essential to ensuring the right policies are always in place. It’s what sets us apart.
Value
Price is always important. But value goes much further. It’s the sum total of the depth of our relationships, the quality of our advice, the breadth of our offering and the efficiency of our systems – all bolstered by our unrivalled buying power as one of the leading general insurance advisory dealer groups. Ultimately though, our key value to you is as your advocate in the event of a claim.
Choice
Insurance is no time for compromise. It’s vital to have access to a wide range of insurance options so, once identified, your needs can be effectively met. That’s why we have active relationships with more than 100 major insurers.
Badges
2020 Advisr Awards
The Advisr Insurance Broker Awards are designed to recognise Australia’s best insurance brokers and brokerages across 10 categories. Those who go above and beyond in being trustworthy and helpful insurance brokers, educating customers through thought leadership and showing transparency and trust through online reviews.
Anthony Anastasio was awarded New South Wales Finalist as Top Insurance Broker, Everest Risk Group was a finalist in Top Brokerage with under 20 staff and Robert Huntley was awarded Top Thought Leader.
2020 Advisr Awards
The Advisr Insurance Broker Awards are designed to recognise Australia’s best insurance brokers and brokerages across 10 categories. Those who go above and beyond in being trustworthy and helpful insurance brokers, educating customers through thought leadership and showing transparency and trust through online reviews.
Anthony Anastasio was awarded New South Wales Finalist as Top Insurance Broker, Everest Risk Group was a finalist in Top Brokerage with under 20 staff and Robert Huntley was awarded Top Thought Leader.
IA Platinum Practice
We are proud Everest Risk Group has been awarded with Platinum Practice status from Insurance Advisernet. Platinum Practice identifies our business as being at the peak of our organisation, for, compliance, advice, service, and client management.
Qualified Practicing Insurance Brokers
Rest assured the Everest Team are all Qualified Practicing Insurance Brokers as part of our membership to the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA). This means we engage in regular training and education to keep our skills current in an ever-evolving world and risk landscape.
Client Testimonials
The Australian Mens Shed Association (AMSA) has been working with Everest Risk Group since 2015. Everest has managed every aspect of our national group purchasing insurance program for all our 26,000 insured members and some 700 locations throughout Australia.
Everest has become the trusted advisers to our membership, providing a sounding board for all manner of advice related to insurance and risk management. Whether it be from claims advocacy, through to implementing online systems, to streamline the renewal and claims processes. The team at Everest have shown the capability to serve at each opportunity and make themselves easily contactable and reachable to our large member base, which is of significant value.
Everest continue to deliver an insurance program that provides our member Sheds and their member base significant levels of trusted insurance cover at a very affordable price.
Melissa White
Membership/Insurance Manager
Australian Mens Shed Association
We have been using the team at Everest Risk Group since 2009 to source and advise us on our Investment Managers Insurance policy. We have found Robert Huntley to have a strong working knowledge of our business and the risks we need to manage. Everest make certain our insurance program is compliant with our ASIC Professional Indemnity obligations. The team is always only ever just a phone call or email away with fast and personalised responses to my queries and concerns.
Ben Griffiths
Managing Director
Eley Griffiths Group
We have worked with Everest Risk Group for over 10 years and have found their level of service and professionalism to be of the highest standard. Everest has the years of industry experience and access to a vast underwriting network to ensure we are covered by the best available policy.
Anthony, Robert and Sean have made themselves available to personally assist us through the complications associated with the policies required for our accounting business. They make the time to understand our business and this provides us with the confidence to know our insurance risks have been fully considered.
We have no hesitation in recommending Everest to anyone looking for a high-quality insurance broker.
Michael Walker
Partner | Chartered Accountants
Walker Wayland NSW (Sydney)
