Hi there!
I’m Kate Fairley and I created Macedon Ranges Insurance to provide quality advice with the high level of customer service that you expect when choosing local for insurance in the Macedon Ranges.
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I’ve been living and working in the region since 2015, and I feel very privileged to be building a business around our busy family while supporting other women to develop their careers in such a beautiful part of the world.
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NIBA Accredited QPIB
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Diploma of Financial Services (Insurance Broking)
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Bachelor of Commerce (eBusiness)
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16+ Years Industry Experience
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I launched this business in 2020 as an Authorised Representative of PSC Network Partners who are part of part of the PSC Insurance Group, a publicly listed multi-national Insurance Broking company with global reach. Being part of PSC provides so many benefits for our clients, their scale and market leading innovation mean we are in a strong position to secure the best insurance solutions for our clients.
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What this means is we can provide that good old small town customer service, with the network, support and pricing that you'd find in a global business.
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What's your role? Director / Senior Risk Advisor
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What are your qualifications? NIBA Accredited QPIB, Dip Fin Services (Insurance Broking), B.Comm (eBusiness).
Industry Experience Back in 2008 I landed at an insurance brokerage in my search for an "office job" and I haven't looked back, it's been an incredibly rewarding career that continues to evolve as the years go on.
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Why do you love insurance? The amount of learning involved! Whether it's learning about new insurance products, learning about my clients' needs, coming up with a solution for them... it's very rewarding. Travelling to various industry conferences in Australia and overseas is a nice perk too!
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What do you do for fun? My favourite thing to do is watch my kids playing outside on their epic cubby that we built for them - usually with a laptop and coffee in hand. Enjoying our beautiful property and the life we are creating with them is everything.
Why choose us?
In many instances, getting in touch with us will save you time while we do all of the running around for you, backing it up with qualified advice to help you organise the right insurance policy for your needs.
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We love helping our clients keep more money in their bank account each year with lower premiums, but our main priority is to ensure that the money will stay there by recommending quality insurance products that will do their job and not leave you short changed when it matters most.
If we're not the cheapest and price is your main priority that's absolutely fine, we will not be offended if you choose to insure elsewhere after getting a quote from us, and will be happy to review things in future.
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If we sound like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you!
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Meet Georgie Travis
What's your role?
Risk Advisor
What are your qualifications?
Tier 2 General Insurance (Insurance Broking) and currently undergoing my Diploma of Insurance Broking which I hope to complete in 2024
Why do you love insurance?
Insurance is such an interesting industry with so much to learn and all the ways you can grow your career. I love insurance broking because I'm passionate about helping people, and I feel this role gives me an opportunity to help clients understand their risks and give them an outcome that they feel confident in.
There are also so many opportunities for growth and I love that you are supported and encouraged to expand your knowledge without needing a giant HECS debt
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What do you do for fun?
I am a mum of two beautiful girls so spending time with them is my absolute favourite thing... they certainly keep me on my toes! I also love drinking coffee and going on day trips as a family.
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Industry Experience
I started with a traineeship in 2018 and have enjoyed the gradual progression to my current role where I now look after most of our SME and Hobby Farm clients.
Meet Jordan Young
What's your role?
Risk Advisor (Personal Lines)
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What are your qualifications?
Tier 2 General Insurance (Insurance Broking)
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Why do you love insurance?
Insurance isn’t an industry I thought I would ever work in, but the opportunity came up to work with Kate and I can honestly say it is so much more interesting than I imagined!
The knowledge that I have learned so far and continue to learn is incredible, I never would have known how helpful insurance brokers can be.
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What do you do for fun?
Well I am also a busy mum of 3 kids – soon to be 4! I also love to exercise and travel, once a year I fly back to Canada to spend time with family and I love that I can still work and progress my career from the other side of the world.
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Industry Experience
I started with Kate in March 2022 so I'm relatively new to insurance, but I'm really excited about the career I'm building with Macedon Ranges Insurance. I'm currently looking after our personal lines clients with their home, vehicle and investment property needs.
Meet Lauren Le Guier
What's your role?
Risk Advisor
What are your qualifications?
Tier 2 General Insurance (Insurance Broking)
Why do you love insurance?
I guess being the empath that I am, assisting people brings me a lot of joy and purpose whether that's saving someone money on their premium or getting a positive claim outcome. I find it very rewarding working with clients in the way that we do.
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What do you do for fun?
You'll either find me in a gym or cafe (I'm a big fan of breakfast!) usually surrounded by family or friends, I'm quite social and love company so it's great to have my own little shadow everywhere I go!
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Industry Experience
Lucky me fell into insurance many many years ago as a receptionist and quickly progressed, all up I've been in the industry for roughly 7 years. I've had some time away and now here I am working alongside these girls who are almost all former colleagues - and now one of them is my boss!
It just goes to show that you never know where you'll end up in this industry, insurance isn't something you'd naturally think of when it comes to choosing a professional career, but it really is a fantastic industry to be a part of.
Meet Lillian Crellin
What's your role?
Trainee Insurance Broker
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What are your qualifications?
I've just started my Tier 2 General Insurance (Insurance Broking) alongside my university studies. ​
Our newest arrival
Jordan organised 5 quotes for our Landlord insurance that was up for renewal. She helped us to decide which was best value for us.
All done quickly, with no fuss.
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Magnificent.
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Peter Cornthwaite