Derek Ford

General Insurance and Risk Adviser, Authorised Representative of Insurance Advisernet, Networker, Husband, Dad & Divemaster.

Quinns Rocks, Western Australia, Australia

About

Helping business navigate through the quagmire of risk and insurance in a no nonsense, no jargon and cost-effective way. As an Authorised Representative with a "Insurance Advisernet Australia" (IAA) I am able to tap into a vast network of insurance knowledge, buying power and other resources. I have chosen to work with IAA having been inspired by IAA's overarching values of Trust, Advice, Choice and Value and am always keen continue to demonstrate this to clients and insurers. Based in Perth following a 4 year stint in Port Moresby, PNG with Aon. I have worked with both individuals and businesses such as: banks, marine and aviation logistics Co's, schools and uni's, churches, retailers & wholesalers, manufacturers, oil and gas multinationals, drilling, geological and geophysical surveyors, mining support, newsagents, local community groups, agronomists. I love insurance and have demonstrated a passionate approach to my trade and the business of seeking a win : win : win outcome. A Chartered Insurance Broker, Dip of Fin Services (Broking), QPIB, ACII, a BSc Maritime Studies majoring in Marine Law and Business. Community wise - I've been involved with the Port Moresby Sub Aqua Club committee (President Feb17-Apr18). A member of the Penrhos College Council and President of their Foundation, President of the Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce, Deputy Chairman of Melville Community Bank® Steering Committee, Vice President of the Lions Club of Booragoon Inc. and Deputy President of Isle of Man Chartered Insurance Institute, performer in St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society London in several concerts in the Royal Albert Hall. I aim to promote value for money insurance offsetting risk transfer; combined with a high level of service. Please read the testimonials below.

Experience

  • Authorised Rep at Insurance Advisernet Australia & New Zealand, Director of FordSure at Insurance Advisernet Australia & New Zealand
    Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

    Insurance and risk management professional with experience in marine and aviation, logistics, mining, oil and gas, agribusiness, education, retail & wholesale, Church groups and Not For Profit sectors. Foundation board President. Padi Dive Master

  • Director, Insurance Broker and Risk Consultant at FordSure Pty Ltd
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

    Corporate Authorised Representative of Insurance Advisernet Australia and New Zealand. Serving clients in Western Australia. +61 8 9468 0001

  • Gardening leave at At home
    Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 · 4 mos

    A fabulous time spent with family, friends and former colleagues and setting up my own company.

  • Chief Operating Officer at Aon Risk Solutions
    Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Founder at Breakfast Networking - Perth
    Feb 2009 - Jun 2014 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    A networking group established in Perth during the GFC to help clients and friends benefit from others skills, experiences and own networks.