Headquarters:
Sydney, NSW
Year founded:
1893
Number of employees:
More than 400
Phone:
02 9391 7600
Email:
reception@scots.college
Website:
scots.college
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/school/the-scots-college
“Everything we do as an organization is to serve our agents in a meaningful way, which is to provide industry-leading insurance solutions when they need them the most”
Mark Maher, Jencap
THE SCOTS COLLEGE
Dr Ian PM Lambert
Principal
Alison Binet
Deputy Head, People and Culture
Julie Wilson Reynolds
Deputy Head, Academic Care
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Ian PM Lambert has the honour of being the eighth principal of The Scots College, one of Australia’s outstanding day and boarding schools for boys. He is a grounded forward thinker and a maximiser who always believes that there are multiple solutions to any given situation. He tries to lead by example in everything that he does, particularly in maintaining ties beyond the immediate college community, the Old Boys Union and industry. Lambert firmly believes that real connections to the world beyond school provide invaluable opportunities for boys at Scots to be prepared for the ever-changing landscape of the workplace.
Principal
Dr Ian PM Lambert
Alison Binet is the deputy head of people and culture, bringing to this role a strong background in the education sector and human resource management. She has experience as a rehabilitation counsellor and consultant in the NFP and corporate sectors. Her career in education has included responsibility for cultural strategy, workforce profiling, OHS, employee wellbeing and child safety. She is committed to building psychologically safe workplaces to enhance employee wellbeing through sustainable strategies.
Binet holds qualifications in psychology and rehabilitation counselling, is an accredited mental health first aid instructor, and has completed leadership studies through Monash University and Women in Leadership Australia.
Deputy Head, People and Culture
Alison Binet
Julie Wilson Reynolds is the deputy head of academic care, bringing extensive experience in educational leadership. With an English teaching background, she has been deputy head at Abbotsleigh, principal of Cedars Christian School and principal of St Hilda’s School. Understanding the complexities of our information age and the timeless importance of Christian precepts, she integrates learning and wellbeing for exceptional academic outcomes.
Wilson Reynolds completed her undergraduate studies at Macquarie University and holds a master’s degree in English literature from Sydney University. She also has a master’s degree in educational leadership. In 2015, she was awarded a doctor of philosophy for exploring the significance of “Creativity in Leadership”.
Deputy Head, Academic Care
Julie Wilson Reynolds
“Everything we do as an organization is to serve our agents in a meaningful way, which is to provide industry-leading insurance solutions when they need them the most”
Mark Maher, Jencap
“Our team has successfully executed on an aggressive acquisition and integration plan over the last few years, which has contributed greatly to our strong market position”
John Jennings, Jencap
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Natalie Potent
Deputy Head, Student Experience
Natalie Potent is the deputy head of student experience, bringing to this role leadership experience in PDHPE, her skills in coaching and convening sports and the oversight of pastoral and academic care of students as dean of senior school. Her deep understanding of the student experience has helped her take a leading role in the school’s award-winning building programs.
Potent has a bachelor’s degree in education from Sydney University and experience in the AIS National Emerging Leaders Program. She studied gratitude in education (University of Tasmania) and has a deep interest in how cocurricular experiences grow character and build capacity in young people.
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Natalie Potent
David Porter
Chief Operating Officer
David Porter is the COO of Barker College. He is responsible for the school’s operations and master plan. He brings to the education sector broad experience from consulting across industries for Australia’s top companies. He previously managed the television operations of the country’s number one network, including property, aviation, and news and public affairs. He is overseeing the completion of facilities for the school’s transition to coeducation and assisting in establishing Barker College as the leading school in the Southern Hemisphere.
Porter is a chartered accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and an MBA from Melbourne University.
Chief Operating Officer
David Porter
The Scots College is one of the oldest and most reputable boys’ schools in Australia. It is a non-selective Presbyterian AAGPS boys’ school for day and boarding students. It draws students from across Sydney, NSW and many different nations around the world.
The College defends the honourable traditions, adventures and learning of boys. Its vision is focused on the education, pastoral care, nurture and development of fine Scots boys who are inspired to learn, lead and serve as they strive for excellence together.
Its academic and support staff highly value the strong sense of community and encouraging environment that exists at the College. Scots employ professional, experienced and hardworking staff, who in return are offered outstanding opportunities for career development, leadership, travel and new experiences. At The Scots College, you never labour alone and always belong to a team that enjoys working alongside you and champions your accomplishments.
For further information, visit scots.college.
“Our team has successfully executed on an aggressive acquisition and integration plan over the last few years, which has contributed greatly to our strong market position”
John Jennings, Jencap
Edward Lai
Head of insurance
Steve Campbell
Executive Director
Rhonda English
Chief Marketing Officer
Evelyn Peng
Chief Risk Officer
Edward Lai is the head of insurance for EverBright Finance. He believes putting his clients first and maintaining the highest level of professionalism on their behalf is a must, and this has never steered him wrong. He brings the greatest degree of experience to his clients by listening to their needs and working diligently with them to implement a comprehensive, customised plan that is unique to them. His specialty lies in life risk insurance such as life, trauma, disability income protection, TPD and medical coverage. His clients would describe him as an honest, helpful, passionate and detail-oriented person.
Head of insurance
Edward Lai
Steve Campbell followed his father into insurance broking. He loved the diversity of clients and their businesses. No matter how much there is in common, there are always unique aspects to how they work and the people that run them. That is what a broker needs to understand. Otherwise, how can they advise? By the time one has done a detailed risk analysis, they’ll know everything about the business – its operations, finances, people, and future direction – which is a perfect place to advise from.
“I found broking to be a deeply satisfying career and loved to help clients solve their business problems, of which insurance was the easy one,” he says.
What makes Campbell such a great chairman is his experience, problem-solving abilities, and a detached perspective that enables him to see the bigger picture. These qualities also make him an ideal mentor and guide for such a dynamic executive team. He is a devoted West Coast Eagles fan and a happy, doting grandfather.
Executive Director
Steve Campbell
Rhonda English is a CPA, CMA and obtained her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and her MBA from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Rhonda joined CM Club Group as vice president of insurance, then took the role of vice president corporate marketing, overseeing business insights & analytics and the acquisition and retention of the CM lines of business. In 2016, she was named chief marketing officer, taking on additional responsibility for travel and membership product, digital, and the government & community relations advocacy team.
Chief Marketing Officer
Rhonda English
Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.
Chief Risk Officer
Evelyn Peng
Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.
Chief Risk Officer
Evelyn Peng
Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.
Chief Risk Officer
Evelyn Peng
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.
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Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
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and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
Group Chief Financial Officer
Earlene Huntley
Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
Melissa Abramowitz
Melissa Abramowitz
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
Earlene Huntley
Group Chief Financial Officer
Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
Group Chief Financial Officer
Earlene Huntley
Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.
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Jencap is committed to employing innovative enterprise-wide technology solutions that support their underwriters in making more timely and effective risk decisions. As such, they launched Two Sigma Insurance Quantified’s SubmissionIQ in 2022. SubmissionIQ equips their underwriters with the data they need to make smart and strategic risk assessments, further supporting them in implementing best-in-class business processes.
The common thread woven through Jencap’s success is its people, as they have the best brokers and support staff in the industry. Fun fact: 20% of Jencap’s staff are employee equity holders. They don’t just say that their team members “own it” – they really do! This adds a unique layer of commitment and dedication to their job and the company’s success.
“Our team has successfully executed on an aggressive acquisition and integration plan over the last few years, which has contributed greatly to our strong market position. Each acquisition has provided geographic expansion, new market access, exclusive programs and niche specialization,” says Jencap Chief Executive Officer John Jennings.
To date, they have acquired 19 companies and rebranded 10 of those companies to Jencap.
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