Aviso Qsure Insurance Brokers

What Aviso Qsure Insurance Brokers does

Aviso Qsure Insurance Brokers operates in the Australian market as the trade name for Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd (ABN 25 050 242 914, AFSL 244386), an advice-led insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm. The company employs 150+ specialists across seven staffed offices (Glen Waverley HQ, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin and Canberra) and serves over 17,500 clients across mid-market and enterprise organisations, SMEs, and specialist communities such as arborists and building inspectors. Its core offering is open-market placement of commercial and personal insurance lines plus dedicated risk advisory, with no proprietary technology platform - delivery is human-led via account managers and senior specialists.

The firm is a multi-vertical broker spanning Mining & Resources, Manufacturing & Food & Beverage, Agri Risk & Horticulture, Aviation & Aerospace, Sports/Hospitality/Entertainment, Commercial & SME, Risk Consulting & Advisory, and a recently launched Mergers & Acquisitions Practice covering W&I, tax liability and contingent risk insurance. Specialist sub-brands include TreeSure (HortProtect) for arborists and InspectProtect for building inspectors. Revenue is generated primarily through broker commission on placed premiums across 200+ local and global insurer relationships, supplemented by fee-based advisory and consulting income (e.g., risk consulting, M&A advisory, captives and alternative risk solutions). The business is privately held and ultimately owned by The Ardonagh Group via its Australian subsidiary Envest.

The company traces its history to Fitzpatrick & Co Insurance Brokers (founded 1989) and was rebranded/merged in mid-2024 with Arete Risk & Insurance Solutions (July 2024) and Amicus Insurance Services (August 2024). In early 2026 it executed a major leadership refresh, installing Josh Roach as CEO and Paul Marsden as Executive Director of Broking (both with equity alignment, drawn from a major international broker), transitioning Travis Kemp to Executive Chairman, and announcing a series of vertical heads recruited from Lockton Pacific, Aon and JLT.

Name

Aviso Qsure Insurance Brokers

Legal name

Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd

Website

https://avisospecialty.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviso Qsure Insurance Brokers (legal name Aviso Specialty Pty Ltd) is an Australian advice-led insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm with 150+ specialists across seven offices, placing commercial and personal lines for mid-market, enterprise and specialist clients through 200+ insurer relationships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage and Risk Advisory

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Insurance Due Diligence & Transaction Risk Advisory (M&A, W&I) (FSAEADAM), Aviation Specialty (FSAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Commercial insurance brokerage
• Risk advisory services
• Claims advocacy
• Mergers acquisitions insurance
• Industry specialist insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

South Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Broking Commission: Commission income from insurers for placing business. Revenue derived from placing insurance policies across 200+ local and global insurer relationships.
2. Advisory and Consultation Fees: Fee-based income for risk advisory, consulting, and specialised insurance solutions including M&A practice, risk consulting, and people risk solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aviso Qsure Insurance Brokers (trading as Aviso Specialty) is an advice-led Australian insurance brokerage placing business with 200+ local and global insurers across multiple industry verticals. It provides risk advisory, claims advocacy, captive and alternative risk solutions, and a dedicated M&A insurance practice covering warranty & indemnity, tax liability and contingent risk insurance. The firm operates with 150+ specialists across 7 Australian offices, serving mid-market to enterprise clients and selected SME verticals through sub-brands TreeSure and InspectProtect.

Product overview

Aviso Specialty is an advice-led insurance broker and risk adviser operating nationally across Australia. The core offering is comprehensive insurance brokerage services across multiple industry verticals including mining & resources, manufacturing, agriculture, aviation, construction, transport & logistics, and commercial SME. The company operates as a unified platform with specialized sub-brands and service lines including InspectProtect (building inspector insurance), TreeSure (arborist insurance), and a dedicated M&A Practice. Aviso Specialty provides claims advocacy, risk consulting, and alternative risk solutions including captives and reinsurance. The company resulted from mergers of Fitzpatrick & Co Insurance Brokers, Arete Risk & Insurance Solutions, and Amicus Insurance Services in mid-2024, backed by Envest and The Ardonagh Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TreeSure: Specialist tree lopper and arborist insurance solution arranged by Aviso Specialty.
• InspectProtect

Products and services

• M&A Practice Mergers & Acquisitions insurance practice offering warranty & indemnity (W&I) insurance, tax liability insurance and contingent risk insurance for transactional risk and private equity advisory clients.
• Commercial & SME Insurance Insurance solutions for small, medium and large sized businesses including business package insurance, public & products liability, professional indemnity, management liability, commercial motor, and corporate travel.
• Claims Advocacy & Insurance Support Claims advocacy and insurance support services for clients, providing senior-led onshore advocacy throughout the claims lifecycle.
• Risk Consulting & Advisory Services Risk consulting and advisory solutions including property risk consulting, governance reviews, enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, ESG reviews, and people risk solutions.
• Captives & Alternative Risk Insurance Alternative risk solutions, captives and reinsurance broking services delivered in collaboration with The Ardonagh Group.
• Agricultural & Farm Insurance Insurance and risk solutions for the agricultural industry including farm property, liability, crop and seed, hobby farms, and hard-to-place Northern Australian risks.
• Mining & Resources Insurance Insurance solutions for mining and resource operations from early exploration through to drilling and construction across land-based and maritime mining activities.
• Manufacturing & Food Industry Insurance Insurance and risk advisory for manufacturing and food & beverage sectors covering property damage, business interruption, product liability, and environmental liabilities.
• Aviation & Aerospace Insurance Tailored insurance solutions for general aviation, corporate jets, helicopter operators, regional airline carriers, cargo operators, UAVs/drones, airports, and satellite operators.
• Sports, Hospitality & Entertainment Insurance Insurance for sports, hospitality and entertainment industries including pubs, clubs, sporting clubs, events, and entertainment performers.
• InspectProtect Specialised insurance product for pre-purchase, pest, stage and handover building inspections. Covers Professional Indemnity Insurance, Public Liability Insurance, Tools & Equipment Cover, and Income Protection for building inspectors.
• TreeSure (HortProtect) Specialist tree lopper and arborist insurance solution. Covers Public Liability, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Equipment & Plant Cover, and Statutory Liability for arboriculture professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Client retention rate of ~95%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Very Special KidsminorOthers · 2 April 2026Charitable partnership supported through £5,000 Community Grant from Ardonagh Community Trust. Supports the organisation providing respite care and specialist hospice services for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
• First Nations NewscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Foundational partner providing free insurance and risk audits for Indigenous organisations. Aviso Specialty offers complimentary confidential insurance and risk audits to Indigenous organisations and corporations as part of this partnership, with deep understanding of governance, community programs, funding agreements, and cultural activities.
• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT)coreOthersThe Ardonagh Community Trust is the charitable arm of The Ardonagh Group, Aviso Specialty's parent company. ACT awards community grants to charities nominated by Ardonagh colleagues globally, with over AUD$10.9 million awarded to over 200 charities since inception.
• Backpacks 4 Kids VICminorOthersLocal community support partner. Aviso Specialty Glen Waverley office volunteers monthly at the warehouse, packing essential packs for children in emergency care.
• Give Back Global DayminorOthersAnnual global initiative under Ardonagh Community Trust where Ardonagh staff unite to support communities in need. In 2024, more than 250 staff in 11+ Australian locations participated, raising AUD$87,500.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)minorOthersGlobal charity partner for Give Back Global Day 2024. ACT teamed up with MSF to help raise funds for medical humanitarian work.
• Price ForbescoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of the same Ardonagh Group enabling global network of specialist expertise. Aviso Specialty's Mining & Resources capability benefits from Price Forbes connectivity for global specialist access.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arthur J. Gallagher (Australia): Global insurance broker with Australian operations focused on mid-market commercial and specialty lines. Directly competes with Aviso Specialty on specialty placement and risk advisory; has been acquisitive in Australia.
• WTW (Australia): Global advisory and broking firm with Australian operations across risk, reinsurance, and human capital. Competes with Aviso Specialty in commercial and specialty segments; broader scope and global reach.
• Marsh (Australia): One of the world's largest insurance brokers with a significant Australian presence. Competes across specialty and commercial lines including mining, aviation and risk advisory; broader product portfolio and global placement capability than Aviso Specialty.
• Aon (Australia): Global insurance and reinsurance brokerage leader with substantial Australian operations across all specialty lines. Directly competes with Aviso Specialty in mining, aviation, M&A, and commercial mid-market segments, but offers a much broader global portfolio and deeper resources.

Direct peers

• Lockton (Australia/Pacific): World's largest independent insurance broker with significant Pacific operations. Closely comparable specialty and mid-market focus; multiple recent Aviso Specialty senior hires (Patrick Moore, Nick Turley, Steven Autrey, Dean Currie) came from Lockton Pacific, indicating direct talent and client overlap.
• Honan Insurance Group: Australian mid-market insurance broker specializing in commercial and specialty lines. Closely comparable in segment focus (mid-market to enterprise, specialty verticals) and service model; competes head-to-head in Australia.
• Steadfast Group: Australia's largest broker network, providing underwriting, distribution, and advisory services to authorized brokerages. Comparable Australian customer base (commercial and SME) but operates a network model rather than direct specialty broking.
• Coverforce: Australian insurance broker network with national footprint serving commercial and SME clients. Competes with Aviso Specialty in the commercial/SME segment, though more network-based than Aviso's direct specialty model.

Regional players

• Price Forbes: Specialty insurance and reinsurance broker part of The Ardonagh Group (sister entity to Aviso Specialty's parent Envest). Directly comparable specialty brokerage model with mining and resources capability; UK/global focus versus Aviso's Australia-only footprint.
• BJS Insurance Brokers: Australian specialist insurance broker serving commercial and SME clients across multiple verticals. Similar mid-market specialty focus to Aviso Specialty but smaller scale and primarily Western Australia presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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