Michael Carbery

Position: Head of Growth - NSW/ACT
Email: michael.carbery@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0419 279 286

Michael has over 10 years’ experience in advising and supporting medical practitioners, practices and groups on insurance and medico-legal risk solutions. Having worked alongside doctors both in the UK & Australia, he offers a broad range of industry knowledge and insights to assist in the needs of members.

Sarah Bedford

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: sarah.bedford@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0437 827 661

Sarah has over 10 years’ experience working with healthcare practitioners, with a focus primarily on new fellows and consultants. She prides herself on building a strong lasting and relationship with Avant members and customers, to ensure they receive the right insurance cover for them.

Julie Cowap

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: Julie.Cowap@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0434 560 666

Julie has a degree in medical microbiology and over 20 years' of experience working as a senior client and relationship manager. She is committed to developing strong, lasting relationships to ensure better outcomes for members and customers.

Greg Forrest

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: Greg.Forrest@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0447 782 884

Greg has more than 20 years’ experience working in the financial and insurance industry. He joined Avant in 2019, and he prides himself on being innovative, energetic and confident to be able to assist members and prospects with all their insurance needs.

Adam Harris

Position: Business Development Associate
Email: Adam.Harris@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0473 831 851

Adam has been with Avant since 2020 and is an early career doctor specialist in NSW and ACT. Supporting medical students through to new fellows, he is dedicated to provide valuable insights, education and advice on Avant’s insurance products and services. Prior to Avant, Adam worked in relationship management, project management and policy analysis positions.

Tim Hall

Position: State Manager NT - Growth
Email: tim.hall@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0435 686 385

Tim has an extensive background in managerial and business development roles. He has worked with medical defence and health insurance organisations. Tim builds strong relationships with members to support them with their personal and practice medical indemnity needs.

Michael Lardner

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: michael.lardner@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0449 902 799

Michael has 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry and has worked at Avant since 2008. He is dedicated to driving a consultative business approach and understands the importance of providing quality service to current and new members.

Emma Saint

Position: Head of Growth - QLD
Email: Emma.Saint@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0466 546 533

Emma is on parental leave until September 2023. In her absence please contact Michael Carr on 07 3309 6817 or 0481 596 388.

Emma has over 15 years’ experience working in healthcare and a deep understanding of medico-legal risk management and the Australian healthcare system. She has been with Avant for six years, initially as a Risk Adviser, and enjoys partnering with medical practitioners and practices to understand their needs and to provide medico-legal risk management solutions. Emma holds a Bachelor of Nursing and Masters in Healthcare Management with a quality major.

Nev Donald

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: nev.donald@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0481 037 180

Nev has over 30 years’ experience working in the specialist risk and financial services industry. Nev has an in-depth understanding of the medico-legal services and products needed by medical professionals, particularly Orthopaedic Surgeons, all other specialist categories and their medical practices.

Tony Friend

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: tony.friend@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0427 439 070

Tony has over 20+ yrs in the Insurance Industry both in Australia and the United States with a specialist knowledge of General Insurance. Tony believes his experience and human relations skills are key when assisting and developing relationships within the medical industry by ensuring they have the right Medical Indemnity Insurance and General Insurance in place to protect themselves.

Tim Hall

Position: State Manager SA - Growth
Email: tim.hall@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0435 686 385

Tim has an extensive background in managerial and business development roles. He has worked with medical defence and health insurance organisations. Tim builds strong relationships with members to support them with their personal and practice medical indemnity needs.

Michael Lardner

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: michael.lardner@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0449 902 799

Michael has 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry and has worked at Avant since 2008. He is dedicated to driving a consultative business approach and understands the importance of providing quality service to current and new members.

Ngaire Burgess

Position: State Manager TAS - Growth
Email: ngaire.burgess@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0401 983 231

Ngaire has 17 years’ experience working with doctors across a diverse range of specialties. She holds a Master's Degree in business and qualifications in risk management. With a friendly approach Ngaire is able to support doctors and medical practices with their indemnity needs.

Peter Lambert

Position: State Manager VIC - Growth
Email: Peter.Lambert@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0408 548 061

Peter has a wealth of experience in business change, growth and transformation across a variety of industries, including member-owned mutual organisations in the financial services sector. Peter's focus is to provide existing and prospective members with insurance solutions at all stages of their careers, that supports their personal and practice needs.

Michelle McIntyre

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: michelle.mcintyre@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0478 479 974

Michelle has more than 20 years general insurance experience . Michelle has worked at Avant since 2011 and has used her insurance knowledge to provide doctors with medical indemnity, practice medical indemnity and private health insurance.

Andrew Savannah

Position: Business Development Manager
Email: andrew.savannah@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0403 897 197

After over 10 years of experience in private health insurance, Andrew transitioned to Avant Mutual in 2018. He is dedicated to assisting doctors at all career stages in finding the best protection for them professionally and personally. He is one of Avant’s Victoria team serving general practitioners and specialists.

Clare Cole

Position: State Manager WA - Growth
Email: clare.cole@avant.org.au
Contact Number: 0478 486 124

Clare Cole has over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare industry and over 10 years’ experience in medical indemnity insurance. Clare is dedicated to providing excellent customer service with a consultative approach to business with doctors.