Chief Executive Officer CPA MAICD

Eric commenced his role as CEO of QPR Premium Funding in 2015. He has successfully transitioned the business from its core focus on servicing the Swann Insurance consumer portfolio, to becoming a fast-growing national commercial insurance premium funder.

This involved expanding the QPR broker network into the Eastern states of Australia in early 2022, by employing experienced premium funding staff in each state.

The growth in changing the business model also meant a significant need of funding. Eric has successfully negotiated additional banking requirements with relationships with the bank during this funding growth stage for the business.

QPR Premium Funding is now positioned to continue its significant growth in the Australian broker market funding space.

Prior to QPR, Eric has had significant management experience (CEO & Director roles) in large private & listed companies, operating in a diverse range of industry sectors including telecommunications, transport, engineering & construction, automotive & finance.

Eric has managed companies during significant growth phases & achieved significant increases to enterprise values & shareholder returns.

Contact Eric on 0419 963 116 or eric@qpr.com.au

Operations Manager

With over two decades of expertise in customer service and operations management, Jamie possesses a wealth of experience.

Demonstrating exceptional leadership, Jamie has successfully constructed and overseen award-winning, customer-focused teams in both Local Government and the Private Sector.

Throughout his career, Jamie has taken charge of various projects, showcasing notable achievements such as the re-engineering of customer service functions and the establishment of a contact centre for a prominent metropolitan Perth Local Government. These endeavours underscore Jamie's commitment to innovation and efficiency.

In the dynamic realm of customer service, Jamie's primary goal is to deliver operational excellence and the utmost level of customer satisfaction to our broker network and clients. Drawing on a diverse skill set honed over years of hands-on experience, Jamie continues to be a driving force in elevating service standards and optimizing operational processes.

His dedication to achieving the highest standards is evident in the numerous successful initiatives and projects led throughout an extensive career in the field.

Contact Jamie at jamie@qpr.com.au

NSW & ACT State Manager ANZIIF (Aff) CIP
National Business Relationship Manager

Part of the founding team at Macquarie Premium Funding (Now IQumulate). He was actively involved in evolving the Macquarie business from startup in 2004, becoming one of the largest funders in the market at $1.66B in 2014, when he departed after the successful integration of the Pacific Premium Funding (GE Finance) portfolio.

Brett joined Premium Funding Pty Ltd (now Arteva Funding) in 2014 and was instrumental in the business evolving and scaling to become a national premium funder. This included the development of the Background Funding software product which was held exclusively by Premium Funding Pty Ltd for 18month period.

Brett built long term relationships with brokers across the NSW/ACT region.

Contact Brett on 0480 495 802 or brett@qpr.com.au

VIC & SA Business Relationship Manager

Michael has 25 years experience in Premium Funding corporate sales and management.

Prior to this, he had underwriting experience, and then moved to a critical marketing position in the initial rollout of the first generation Winbeat broking software. He understands the challenges and complexities arising from an evolving insurance intermediary market.

His insurance product knowledge and his solution driven approach, enables him to connect to insurance intermediaries at a professional and personal level.

Moreover, he is committed to securing strong business partnerships, deliver industry best service, design customer focused funding solutions, and help improve broker operational efficiencies through evolving technologies.

Contact Michael on 0400 036 090 or michael@qpr.com.au

VIC & TAS Business Relationship Manager ANZIIF (Assoc)

Tony has been part of the Insurance Industry for more than 50 years with experience including roles in underwriting & Insurance broking.

For the last 10 years of his career, Tony has been involved in premium funding. As a result of his depth of knowledge & experience in the insurance industry he is well placed to understand what a broker needs when it comes to premium funding & can offer them viable solutions for their clients.

Contact Tony on 0401 657 739 or tony@qpr.com.au

QLD & NT Business Relationship Manager

Rainer has been providing reliable services to the QLD, NSW & NT regions and with a tailored personalised approach, which explains his longevity in the industry.

GIO Australia Customer Service Officer, Tweed Heads (1985 to 1990). Suncorp Insurance Consultant (1990 to 1998) & then a Director of Insured Services Pty Ltd (1998 to 2018). They were part of Insurance House AR network from 2010 to 2018 as a Platinum Partner.

Rainer commenced his premium funding career in 2019 with Arteva Premium Funding (formerly Premium Funding Pty Ltd).

Contact Rainer at rainer@qpr.com.au

WA Business Relationship Manager

Brenda is one of our longest serving staff members, having been with QPR for 25 years. In fact, Brenda was the companies first staff member employed!

Prior to, she was a BDM at Hunter Premium Funding. Brenda is well respected within the insurance broking market as being a reliable, responsive & diligent in helping her insurance brokers with premium funding business.

Brenda does manage insurance brokers both in WA & interstate from Head Office.

Contact Brenda on 0418 456 687 or brenda@qpr.com.au

WA Business Relationship Manager

With over 25 years of dedicated experience in the finance industry, Catherine has cultivated an unparalleled understanding of broker and client needs.

Catherine’s extensive experience is underscored by her commitment to excellence in delivering an exceptional broker and client experience, with clear and effective communication being paramount. Catherine is renowned for her reliability and responsiveness, with meticulous attention to detail underscoring her work.

Catherine transitioned into the insurance premium funding sector of the finance industry 2 years ago and has fostered a robust understanding of insurance premium funding enabling her to confidently handle diverse enquiries with proficiency and expertise.

Contact Catherine on 0438 918 061 or catherine@qpr.com.au