McLardy McShane undergoes management restructure due to growth, appoints former PSC manager

McLardy McShane has undergone a restructure of its management team, including the appointment of a respected former PSC manager, as the Company adapts to the significant growth it continues to experience.

Janine Shipton, the former Western Regional Manager at PSC, will join McLardy McShane as the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, a newly formed role which will focus on spearheading the Company’s technological advancement to create more efficiencies for our ARs and brokers as well as fostering a culture of innovation across the organisation.

With a career that extends over three decades in the insurance and business sectors, Shipton has built a reputation as a driver of performance and efficiency in an ever-evolving technological environment.

Chief Executive Officer Don McLardy said the Company was delighted to be appointing such a highly regarded figure in the Australian insurance landscape.

“We’re very excited to be welcoming Janine on board, she has an incredibly positive reputation throughout our industry,” McLardy said.

“We want to ensure McLardy McShane remains at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in the insurance brokerage industry and we’re confident Janine’s addition to the team will create a further competitive advantage for the Company.”

Amongst the other key changes to the management structure, Nick McLardy has been promoted to Chief Growth Officer, overseeing the expansion and market opportunities for the Group’s joint venture and authorised representative networks.

Current leaders Meg Long (Chief Operations Officer) and Nick Towns (Chief Financial Officer) remain in their roles and complete the Executive team.

McLardy McShane has welcomed over 35 authorised representatives onboard over the last year, a considerable increase that necessitates this revised organisational structure.

McLardy says McLardy McShane continues to build an outstanding reputation in Australia’s insurance industry, with its rapid rate of growth a testament to this identity.

“We have seen an annual growth rate of 35% over the past five years which is something we’re really proud of, but also something we don’t foresee slowing down any time soon,” McLardy said.

“We now exceed $700 million in gross written premium which enters us into the next tier of major insurance broker networks across the nation.

“This restructure that we’ve undertaken allows us to continue to handle a high growth rate. However, despite the rapid growth, we are focussed and determined not to lose the non-corporate, accessible, unique and enjoyable culture which we are renowned throughout the industry for.”