Comprehensive risk management and insurance for our clients

Personnel

Bronson Justus

Chief Executive Officer

QPIB, GAICD, CIP, ANZIIF (Snr Assoc)

In 1992, Bronson embarked on his professional journey, commencing his career with a South Australian insurance company, where he handled both claims and underwriting responsibilities. Subsequently, he established his own insurance brokerage and has worked at both international insurers and brokers. Over the years, he has overseen the management of prominent Australian sporting, union, and franchise organisations, accumulating extensive expertise in various insurance classes and discretionary mutuals. For the past 12 years, Bronson has been based in Victoria, serving as the head of the JLT Public Sector division at Marsh, where he worked closely with local councils in Victoria and Tasmania as well as the Tasmanian State government. Driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients and fostering team accomplishments, he is poised to contribute a wealth of experience to BIS.

Sue Roggero

Operations Manager

Sue joined the Baptist Insurance Services in October 2009 and is serving in the role of Operations Manager. She has brought a wealth of experience from her previous roles in Human Resources and Administration. In addition to these skills, Sue also brings a great understanding of the needs of church at ground level, being the wife of a Senior Baptist Pastor.

Simone Ferro

Manager, Insurance Operations

Simone joined the Baptist Insurance Services in December 2022 and has over 33 years of experience in the insurance industry. Roles including, Claims Officer, Senior Underwriter, Client Services, Risk Management and Property Underwriting Manager at Catholic Church Insurance for over 25 years within the segments of church, education, aged care, and welfare and most recently at Ansvar working within the Underwriting team looking after their Strategic and Corporate clients within the faith, not-for-profit, education, welfare, and aged care space. Simone’s vision is to serve, bring guidance, support, and a value-added contribution to all Baptist clients.

Nicholas Hill

Risk & Compliance Manager 

AdvDip Risk Management

With more than 15 years’ experience in risk and compliance roles (aged & community services) in the private sector and the industry regulator, Nick has a broad range of knowledge and expertise to develop and implement organisational risk management frameworks and compliance/governance systems and practices. Nick works closely with executive leaders and operational managers to nurture strong relationships that support an integrated and proactive approach to risk management. 

Tim Williams

State Manager, NSW & ACT B.Com ANZIIF (Aff) CIP

Tim has been with the Baptist Churches of NSW & ACT since early 2010 and is serving in the role of Manager, Insurance. Prior to that, Tim served as Church Administrator at Lakes Baptist Church on the NSW Central Coast for 11 years and this is where he has gained much of his church insurance knowledge. Prior to Lakes, Tim worked with Westpac for 13 years in a wide variety of branch and managerial roles. Tim continues to be involved with his own church community.

Stefanie Binnie

State Manager, QLD  BAppBus; AdvDipIB; DipFinPlan

Stefanie has worked in the insurance industry since 2003 as an insurance broker. During her career, Stefanie has been honoured with the Peter McCarthy Memorial Award for Young Professionals from the Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers, and has been a Queensland state finalist for the Warren Tickle Memorial Award for Young Professionals from the National Insurance Brokers Association. Stefanie holds an Advanced Diploma of Insurance Broking, a Diploma of Financial Planning, Diploma of Risk Management and Business Continuity, and a Bachelor’s Degree of Applied Business Management. 

Gail Maddocks

State Manager, Western Australia. ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), CIP

Gail has worked in the Global Insurance Industry for 30 years, the last sixteen in Australia. She is an experienced Technical Manager with a demonstrated history of  working in the insurance industry, having been the State Claims and Relationship Manager for a major insurance company. She has spent the past twelve years in the Insurance Broking industry.

Glen Thornley

State Manager, SA & NT DipFMBM DipMiss

Glen has been working part-time with Baptist Insurance Services since October 2019 representing both SA and NT. He also works for Baptist Financial Services. He moved to working in Finance in 2015 after a long career as an Electrical Technician working in a range of Building Automation roles. Glen graduated from the Bible College of SA in 1987 and has held a number of board management positions in church, para-church and community organisations ranging from broadcast media and schools, to social justice and local congregations. He is an active member in his own church community.

Rodney Marshall

Rodney has worked in Accounting and Financial Management for the last 25 years. While working for professional accounting firms Rodney has provided a wide range of Tax, Audit, Management & Financial Planning advice. He has also been managing director of a music instrument import, wholesale and rental business, retail store and a finance operation, as well as treasurer for a number of churches.

Tamzin Fry

Claims Administration Officer

Tamzin joined Baptist Insurance Services Ltd in January 2021 as Claims Admin Officer. She has a passion for helping our Church, Care and School communities deal with any issues they may experience if unfortunate enough to have a claim.

Sharon Rowland

Accountant BEc (Accounting), CPA

Sharon joined Baptist Insurance Services in November 2020. She is a qualified Accountant and an experienced CPA for over 10 years. She has been involved in NFPs and Christian organisations both on a volunteer and employment basis. Sharon has a passion for Christian education and is a valued member of the team.

Protecting the Baptist Churches of Australia

Drawing on the experience of the Baptist Insurance Services Board and staff and the tremendous support of our insurance brokers and underwriters, we are able to ensure that the insurance policies we use are very broad in the cover provided, yet remain extremely competitive pricewise.

South Australia