Scott Winton Insurance Brokers

What Scott Winton Insurance Brokers does

Scott Winton Insurance Brokers is an Australian general insurance brokerage founded in 1992 by the late Ron Tatarka and currently led by his son Avi Tatarka as CEO. The firm operates as Scott Winton Nominees Pty Ltd, a Corporate Authorised Representative of Network Insurance House Broking Pty Ltd (AFSL 435538), and is a member of the Steadfast Group, Australasia's largest general insurance broker network. It maintains two physical offices — a headquarters at Level 1, 222 St Kilda Road, St Kilda (Melbourne) and a second office at Suite 501, Level 5, 1 Newland St, Bondi Junction (Sydney) — and serves clients in Victoria and New South Wales.

The firm delivers two principal product lines. Business Insurance Solutions cover Property Owner, Business & Office, Directors & Officers, Cyber, Corporate Travel, Motor, Construction, Product Recall, Commercial Strata, Association Liability, Marine, IT Liability, Care & Community, Aviation, Medical Malpractice, Management Liability, Professional Indemnity, Investment Managers, Equipment Breakdown, and Public & Products Liability. Personal Insurance Solutions cover Home & Contents, Landlords, Valuables, Fine Arts, Motor, Residential Strata, Pleasure Craft, Motor Cycle, Caravan, and Farm. Supporting service modules include Claims Management and Specialised Insurance for complex risk profiles. The firm emphasizes a three-way partnership model between customer, broker, and insurer, and operates with no proprietary technology platform disclosed.

Commercially, Scott Winton earns revenue through commissions from insurance providers on placed policies — a professional services / brokerage commission model with quote-based pricing. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, relying on direct advisor engagement, phone and email enquiries, and an online contact form, supplemented by an Insights content blog and a LinkedIn corporate page. The firm is privately held, family-controlled, with no evidence of external institutional investment, and has accumulated multiple industry recognitions including Australian Brokerage of the Year 2020, Medium Broking Company of the Year (ANZIIF 2022), and recurring Excellence in Customer Service awards through 2024.

Name

Scott Winton Insurance Brokers

Legal name

Scott Winton Nominees Pty Ltd

Website

https://scottwinton.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian insurance brokerage founded in 1992, serving business and individual clients in Melbourne and Sydney. Provides commercial and personal insurance solutions, claims management, and specialised coverage through the Steadfast broker network under family leadership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage Services

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lines Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ), Retail (Personal Lines) Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAA)

Keywords

• Insurance brokerage
• Commercial insurance
• Personal insurance
• Claims management
• Risk advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Commissions: As an insurance brokerage, Scott Winton generates revenue through commissions from insurance providers when placing policies for clients. The company acts as an intermediary between customers and insurers, earning commissions or fees for arranging coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scott Winton is an Australian insurance brokerage that arranges and places insurance coverage on behalf of clients through a three-way partnership between customer, broker, and insurer. The firm offers Business Insurance Solutions (commercial property, liability, professional indemnity, cyber, D&O, marine, aviation, medical malpractice, etc.) and Personal Insurance Solutions (home & contents, motor, valuables, farm, etc.), complemented by claims management support and specialised insurance for complex risks. Services are delivered face-to-face by experienced advisors across Melbourne and Sydney offices.

Product overview

Scott Winton Insurance Brokers is an insurance brokerage offering tailored insurance solutions through a unique three-way partnership model between the customer, the broker, and the insurer. The company provides two main product lines: Business Insurance Solutions (covering Property Owner, Business & Office, Directors & Officers, Cyber, Corporate Travel, Motor, Construction, Product Recall, Commercial Strata, Association Liability, Marine, IT Liability, Care & Community, Aviation, Medical Malpractice, Management Liability, Professional Indemnity, Investment Managers, Equipment Breakdown, and Public & Products Liability) and Personal Insurance Solutions (covering Home & Contents, Landlords, Valuables, Fine Arts, Motor, Residential Strata, Pleasure Craft, Motor Cycle, Caravan, and Farm). The company also provides Claims Management and Specialised Insurance services for complex requirements, all delivered with boutique personalised service through experienced advisors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Insurance Solutions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Steadfast GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs a part of the Steadfast Group, Australasia's largest general insurance broker network, Scott Winton gains access to the widest range of insurance products, competitive pricing, and stronger support during claims. This partnership enhances the customer experience through broader market access and collective purchasing power.
• National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA)coreOthersAs members of NIBA, Scott Winton demonstrates commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards and compliance with the Insurance Brokers Code of Practice. This membership provides access to industry resources, training, and professional development.
• Network Insurance House Broking Pty LtdcoreOthersScott Winton Nominees Pty Ltd (ABN 90 630 671 019) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Network Insurance House Broking Pty Ltd (ABN 95 159 898 398 | AFSL 435538). This is the licensing and compliance parent entity under which the brokerage operates.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Honan Insurance Group: Mid-market Australian insurance brokerage operating across commercial and personal lines, with multi-office presence and similar award-winning positioning. Directly comparable in scale, customer profile, and Steadfast-style network participation.
• McLardy McShane: Australian boutique insurance brokerage with a Melbourne origin and multi-state footprint, serving commercial and personal clients through advisor-led distribution. Comparable as a mid-sized, relationship-driven Australian broker.
• BCA Insurance Group: Australian insurance brokerage network and broker support group providing scale benefits to member firms. Conceptually comparable to Steadfast and to Scott Winton's own networked operating model.
• Axis Insurance Brokers: Australian commercial insurance brokerage serving SME and mid-market clients with multi-line offerings. Comparable in customer profile and advisor-led distribution within the same competitive set.
• Sutton Group Insurance Brokers: Family-led Australian insurance brokerage with comparable boutique positioning and long operating history. Directly comparable on size, ownership profile, and relationship-led client engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (Australia): Global insurance brokerage with significant Australian operations through acquisitions (including Dorevitch). Competes directly with Scott Winton on mid-market and specialty commercial placements, with materially larger capital and product breadth.
• Aon Australia: Global insurance and reinsurance broker with full Australian presence across all major lines including specialty risks. Overlaps with Scott Winton on commercial and specialty placements but operates at vastly larger scale.
• Marsh Australia: Major global insurance broker with deep Australian operations across commercial, specialty, and risk advisory. Competes with Scott Winton on larger commercial accounts and specialty lines where scale and carrier relationships matter.

Emerging players

• BizCover: Australian insurtech brokerage digitising small business insurance placement. Represents the digital-native competitive threat to traditional advisors like Scott Winton on SME and commoditised lines.

Others

• Steadfast Group: Australasia's largest general insurance broker network, of which Scott Winton is a member. While a partner rather than competitor, Steadfast shapes the competitive dynamics, carrier access, and technology infrastructure that all member brokers operate within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scott-winton-insurance-brokers

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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