Experienced General Manager with a track record of building successful Insurance businesses in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Skilled in sales and distribution, business planning, property and casualty Insurance, long tail personal injury compensation claims and claims management.

Having spent over 14 years at Allianz Australia as the General Manager for Commercial in the Broker and Agency division, an opportunity was identified to purchase and build an underwriting agency in Australia that will provide the Broker market with focused product and distribution solutions for its Clients. After 5 years in Australia, 360 Underwriting Solutions expanded into New Zealand, creating an underwriting agency that will meet and exceed the needs of the Broker market in New Zealand.

A highly regarded insurance industry leader with 30 years in the business and a track record of delivering on challenging financial and non-financial goals. Success has come through leading high performing sales, underwriting and service teams.

During his career he has also managed claims units, held senior underwriting authorities, delivered product and interpersonal skills training, run employment teams as well as holding branch, state and national management positions. His Broker Partners see him as someone who has a high regard for them and their customers and someone who will strongly advocate for both.

Chris leads the 360 Underwriting Solutions team in New Zealand.