Ausure “wholly acquires” Queensland brokerage

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Ausure “wholly acquires” Queensland brokerage

CEO says merger brings career opportunities for staff

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By
Daniel Wood

The Brisbane headquartered brokerage Ausure has announced the acquisition of Coastsure Insurance Brokers, one of its authorised representative (AR) firms. According to a media release, the acquisition of the Nerang, Queensland based firm means Ausure has “wholly owned offices now located around the country.”

“The merger will add more management skills to our broking team,” said Scott McCarthy, Ausure’s CEO.

In the release, McCarthy also said the merger will bring more career options for staff from both firms.

“This is especially relevant for young and emerging talent who will be able to start in the digital advice team and receive the support, mentoring and education to transition all the way through to becoming what is considered a senior broker,” he said.

McCarthy and Coastsure’s principals Rolf Van Dulst and David Beard (main picture above), said one aim of the union is to create “cutting-edge digital enhancements” for the business and its customers.

“Coastsure decided to become an AR of Ausure over a decade ago after we recognised the numerous synergies, particularly in respect to our cultural and professional values,” said Beard, who founded his firm in 2009.

He said completely merging the business into the Ausure group was “the next logical progression.”

“Coastsure merging with Ausure will bolster our broking business with additional size, scale and management experience,” said McCarthy.