About us
Our history
GT Insurance commenced trading in 1996 as ‘Global Motor Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd’. Our founding directors sought to utilise their extensive industry knowledge by establishing an underwriting agency that would recognise and genuinely understand the specific insurance needs of the transport industry and deliver highly personalised and tailored products and services for brokers and their customers in this vital sector.
In 2006 our security company, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited, expanded their interest to become the major shareholder. At this time our name was changed to ‘Global Transport & Automotive Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd’, trading as GT Insurance.
In 2023, GT Insurance and AM&T (Allianz Marine and Transport) merged to establish a larger, more diverse insurance underwriting provider, now covering motor and machinery, marine and transit.
Moving forward and continuing to benefit from the strength and reputation of our full ownership by Allianz, GT Insurance has continued to grow to become one of the largest and most respected providers of insurance to Australia’s transport and logistics sector. With increased scale, diversity and expertise, we are committed to growth and improvement across the board – from class-leading service and new products, to the growth and prosperity of our people, and increased brand strength and share of market.
Executive Team
Tony Dodd
Felicity Cox
Chris Kindred
Kristie Barber
Ben Briscoe
Geoff Penrose
Shelagh Bock
Marc Gross
As a company,
we live by our values every day
They’re felt by our customers. They inform what we choose to do and what we choose not to do; guiding our broader business decisions. They unify us as a team. They’re what makes us, us.
Inspire
Grounded in accomplishment.
Always striving, imagining, pushing boundaries, and seeking better ways. We lift each other up, encouraging and building upon one another’s thinking. Yet we always remain humble.
We revel in creating a sense of belonging and celebrating success. This is a bottom-up business, where ideas can come from everyone.
Ownership
When we show up, face up, and take it on. When we don’t make excuses, pass the buck, or hide from the task at hand.
We owe it to each other to be open, transparent, active and responsible. It’s what makes high performing teams different.
Wholehearted
It’s the courage to stand up for what we believe in. And to always back each other, no matter what situation we face.
Our value
proposition
Specialised expertise
Our claims and underwriting teams are specialists in their field, giving us the confidence and commitment to provide tailored solutions for the most complex of insurance needs. Customers can rest assured that their unique situation will be understood and managed effectively.
Dedicated local representatives
Enjoy personalised support and continuity in your customer service interactions thanks to our dedicated local policy and claims management representatives. It’s part of our commitment to exceptional customer service.
Fair and flexible underwriting
We believe in pricing policies on their own merits rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Customers can expect fair, customised pricing that reflects their specific risk profiles, designed to generate cost savings and better coverage where possible.
Efficient tools and systems
We are committed to streamlining the process of quoting and claims by giving our customers access to smarter tools and systems like ClaimIt and Transmission. We are committed to continual improvements in operational efficiency to improve our service delivery, and cut down on frustrating administration.
Transparent claims handling
When it comes to claims, we’re proud of our transparent and fairness-led approach. Because the trust of our brokers and their customers is everything to us. Clear communication and equitable resolutions in claims management is key to great customer relationships and long-term partnerships.
Customer-centric focus
We’re all-in to protect the livelihoods of brokers and their customers. It’s why we constantly strive to deliver the best possible customer experience, meeting their needs through specialised expertise, dedicated service, fair pricing, efficient processes, and transparent claims handling. Our brokers and customers sit at the heart of everything we do.
Our industry partners
GT Insurance has always been a proud and active member of the Insurance Industry. Today our partnership with Allianz delivers product strength, while our strategic industry affiliates further enhance the depth of our knowledge and the value of our specialised solutions for brokers and transport operators.
Healthy Heads in trucks & sheds
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) is a not-for-profit foundation founded in 2020. Uniting transport operators across Australia, both large and small, its aim is to tackle ‘driver and shed’ mental health and wellness. HHTS is built on three key pillars, namely:
- Training
By increasing the number of people trained in mental health at transport and logistics facilities; also include TranSAFE WA as a partner. - Standards
By standardizing mental health policies and regulation across the industry. - Wellness
By providing tools to help each individual be healthier in their day-to-day lives from a diet and mental health perspective.
A message from
Allianz Australia
Since partnering with Allianz in 2006, GT Insurance has grown to become a leading provider of insurance solutions tailored for the transport market in Australia. Allianz is proud to have GT Insurance as our key distribution channel in this complex and ever-changing area. With product lines including Commercial Motor, Motor Fleet, Carriers Transit and Public Liability, GT Insurance offers high quality, competitively-priced insurance solutions, delivered through personalised service and unsurpassed industry knowledge.
Allianz Australia is one of the largest general insurers in Australia and part of the global Allianz Group.