A LOOK AT SMITH & LANE INSURANCE
While Smith & Lane take a modern approach to business insurance, we value traditional methods of doing business like building strong relationships with our customers, and providing a high and consistent level of service.
Our goal is to set you up with insurance that takes away the worry of not being covered if something happens to your business.
As insurance specialists, we have extensive knowledge and experience in a vast range of sectors and regularly deal with small businesses up to large enterprise.
But more importantly, we value plain talk and are committed to cutting through the confusion to explain insurance to you in simple terms.
At Smith & Lane we make sure that we give realistic information about how long things will take, and that we always do what we say we will.
We have a tailored approach and are happy for any curious business owner to contact us for no strings advice and an initial chat.
We are genuine insurance advisors with a focus on the right information as well as the right price.
Smith & Lane Insurance is an Authorised Representative of Insurance Advisernet, one of Australasia's largest General Insurance Brokers.
MEET OUR ADVISERS
PETER LANE
Principal
0414 590 188
peter@smithandlane.com.au
Peter has been in the business insurance industry since 2011 and holds a Bachelor of Business. He has negotiated on behalf of a wide range of businesses in the construction, manufacturing and corporate sectors.
He gained his strong industry experience as an underwriter for a well-known large multinational insurance organisation - assessing large, complex credit risks amongst other challenges.
With a past role as a senior builder’s warranty underwriter, and running his own exclusive, successful underwriting scheme, he is regarded highly for his ability to sort out Builder’s Warranty insurance issues and make the process of gaining, renewing or extending limits easy.
In addition to his builders warranty experience, he has also managed a diverse portfolio, spanning from SME to corporate clients across multiple sectors.
He has a unique ability to offer frank advice and to explain insurance in clear and direct terms.
SARAH GARDINER-SMITH
Principal
0420 494 288
sarah@smithandlane.com.au
Sarah has been in the business insurance industry since 2009, having worked with small business, commercial and corporate files across several industries.
Prior to her role as managing director at Smith & Lane, she held a senior executive role within a suburban broking firm, while simultaneously managing a portfolio of corporate clients, and managed two insurance broking teams.
Sarah’s exposure to different products and industries is vast. She has particular expertise in the construction and high risk liability sector and is well known for her ability to make organising new insurance easy, whether by a quick phone call, helping complete paperwork, or providing you with specialist advice.
Further to her background in broking, her on the ground experience includes roles heavily involved in staff management, sales, strategic business planning and negotiating. She also has a strong history in implementing schemes and binders and managing external stakeholder relationships.
Sarah is happy to be contacted by businesses both large and small for independent, realistic advice or to help untangle the confusion around insurance.
KEIRA GILLANDERS
Assistant Account Executive
Keira’s interest in insurance started during her previous role in Commercial Real Estate. Her desire to learn more about the industry grew stronger while assisting clients with all aspects of new business, negotiation, management, sales, and leasing. Keira is now pursuing a career path as an Assistant Accounts Executive.
With over 10 years’ experience consumer facing roles plus three years in Commercial Real Estate working for high-end brands and clients, Keira has the knowledge, empathy and understanding of developing relationships and knowing local business. Her professionalism and management skills are highly demonstrated, as she assists the Smith and Lane Insurance team.
Keira is always pushing herself both personally and professionally. If she isn’t running around after her young son, she is exploring the outdoors, spending time at the beach with her family, cooking, or participating in a gym class, all whilst continually taking on new career challenges and familiarising herself with products.
Keira’s aim is to learn from the success of those around her and grow within the insurance industry.
INSURANCE PRODUCTS
BUSINESS PACKAGE
PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY
BUILDERS WARRANTY
CONTRACT WORKS
PLANT, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY
HOMEOWNERS & LANDLORDS INSURANCE
..and many more
To find out about our packages and coverage, contact us today.