Board Members

Ken Conwell

ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), Grad. Theol. (QLD), Dip. Fin. Mkts. JP (Qual), GAICD

Ken is currently Chairman of Baptist Insurance Services and Baptist Mutual boards. He has also served as the Professional Standards Officer for Queensland Baptists for a number of years having previously served for 23 years as the Insurance Administrator for Queensland Baptists. Ken is an ordained Baptist minister but prior to entering Baptist ministry he spent some 16 years in the insurance industry including a senior role in the head office of a major insurance company. During that time Ken was also a contributor to three insurance study textbooks for the Australian Insurance Institute. A former manager of BapLink and Director of Administrative Services for Queensland Baptists, Ken is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Ken’s insurance background together with his denominational and local church experience means that he is well qualified to serve the interests of our constituents  as a board member.

Terry Hicks

GAICD, MICDA

With over 45 years in the Not-for-Profit sector, Terry has served on numerous boards and organizations, gaining extensive experience in governance, financial oversight, compliance, risk management, business continuity, and strategic planning. His 30-year career at Social Security/Centrelink, has provided significant experience in strategic planning, organizational resilience, senior management and customer engagement. Following retirement in 1999, he served as General Secretary/Administrator for Baptist Churches WA, supporting churches, overseeing finances, managing insurance, and co-founding The Advocate. Later, as Special Projects Consultant (2013-2016), Terry led events and managed key initiatives. He served as Business Manager at Morley Baptist Church and Governance Chair for 19 years. He has a strong understanding and knowledge of Church and School needs within the Christian community.

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Peter Clark

MTax, LLB(Hons), BCom(Acc), BMin, and GAICD

As the pastor of the Claremont Baptist Church in Tasmania for the past 25 years, Peter is familiar with the stewardship and governance challenges facing small churches. His ministry service has been almost all voluntary, so he has also worked full-time. Peter’s varied career includes time as a Tasmania Police Officer, Taxation Officer (ATO), and Officer with the Army Reserve. He has also worked in finance and compliance roles with Christian missions such as Operation Mobilisation and Local Leaders International. Peter served for 10 years on the Council of Tasmanian Baptists, four of those years as the Chairperson. Peter’s expertise is in the areas of finance, compliance and governance. He has been a BIS board member since 2019 and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Daniel Davison

LLB(Hons), GradDiplegalPrac

Daniel has been practising as a solicitor specialising in insurance and claims management for over 15 years, having worked at leading law firms in this jurisdiction. He has extensive experience defending claims, investigations, and inquiries involving the faith-based sector, including churches, aged care facilities, and schools. His primary area of expertise is health law, where he regularly advises medical professionals, allied health providers, and healthcare facilities, including those in the aged care sector. His expertise has most recently been recognised in Best Lawyers Australia (2025 edition) for Health & Aged Care Law, Insurance Law, and Medical Negligence, as well as in Doyle’s Guide.

Kym Bennetts

ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), CIP, FIML, GAICD, MICDA

Kym is the Deputy Chair of BIS and has worked in the Insurance Industry for nearly fifty years and has worked for both International Underwriters as well as International Insurance Brokers. Prior to joining BIS, he spent five years as Assistant General Manager Client Services with Catholic Church Insurances. He also spent 14 years with Ansvar Insurance where he rose to the position of Operations Manager Australasia. He was CEO for BIS for 14 years, concluding this role in 2022. Kym has been insuring the various denominational insurance schemes since 1989 and brings considerable experience in church insurances to BIS. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Peter Leau

MBA, MMkt, MStratOrgDev, FGIA, FIML, FIPA, CAHRI

Peter has more than 30 years of business, financial, and risk management experience in the corporate and NFP sectors, including Good Neighbours Australia, Australian Doctors International, Caritas Australia, WorldShare, and Baptist World Aid Australia where he was the Group CFO and Company Secretary for 12 years. He has previously served as a committee member of Australian Baptist Ministries’ Professional Standards Group and the National Administrators.  Peter has been actively involved in international Baptist ministries, particularly the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation where he has previously served as the Treasurer, and currently as the Company Secretary.

Flaviu Bochis

ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), CIP

Flaviu has worked in the insurance industry for over 21 years and has a diversified background in Leadership, Broking, Distribution, Underwriting, Risk Management and Claims. Prior to becoming an insurance broker, he spent 19 years at Allianz Australia gaining experience across various roles and divisions, including 7 years in leadership as the Distribution Manager for SA. Flaviu joined Ginn & Penny Insurance Brokers in early 2022, acquiring equity in the business and taking on the Managing Director role at the beginning of 2023. He has a passion for the insurance industry and for building long-term relationship with both clients and insurers and enjoys being able to find solutions to enable businesses to thrive knowing their assets are protected.  Flaviu has developed many high performing teams through identifying emerging talent, building technical training as well as coaching and mentoring.

Jo Bradshaw

BA, GradDipEd&T, MEd (Melb), CAHRI, GAICD

Jo is an independent management consultant who has over 28 years’ experience in human resource management and consulting specialising in leadership and organisational culture development. She has managed the HR function and multiple training and organisational development teams across Banking & Finance, Telecommunications and Health industries. She currently teaches to post graduate level Business, HR and Risk Management subjects at a number of tertiary institutions in Victoria. Jo has served continuously as a Director on NFP Boards since 2005, including five Baptist Boards. She completed ten years in 2022 at the Baptist Union of Victoria on Union Council, having served the last seven of those years as Chair. Jo joined the BIS board in 2025 to continue to serve the Baptist movement in Australia. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.