Peter Button
About Peter Button
Peter Button is the Executive Director Broking at Gallagher Re in Sydney, with extensive experience in managing Financial Lines portfolios and a history of leadership roles in the insurance industry.
Company: Gallagher Re
Peter Button is currently employed at Gallagher Re as the Executive Director Broking. He operates out of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His role involves overseeing broking operations, with a particular focus on the strategic management and profitability of various financial lines portfolios.
Previous Roles at Allianz Australia
Peter Button held multiple positions at Allianz Australia. From 2020 to 2021, he served as the Head of Financial Lines. Prior to that, he was the National Financial Lines Manager from 2014 to 2020. Earlier, he worked as the Northern region Manager - Financial Lines from 2011 to 2013. These roles were based in Sydney, Australia and involved managing and strategizing financial lines portfolios.
Career in Underwriting
Peter Button has an extensive background in underwriting. Between 2010 and 2011, he was a Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter at WR Berkley Insurance Australia. He spent seven years with Axis Specialty Australia as a Professional Indemnity Underwriter from 2003 to 2010. These roles allowed him to develop his expertise in risk management and financial lines portfolio strategies.
Claims Management Experience
Peter Button's early career included several roles in claims management. He worked at Zurich Financial Services Australia as a Senior Casualty Claims Manager from 1999 to 2003. From 1996 to 1999, he was a Senior Claims Officer at Claims Management Group (CMGL) in London. He also worked at Chiltington International as a Claims Adjuster from 1990 to 1996, and at CNA Reinsurance of London Ltd as an Assistant Claims Adjuster from 1987 to 1990.
Education and Expertise in Economics
Peter Button studied at Liverpool College where he achieved a degree in Economics. His academic background has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for strategic portfolio management, underwriting guidelines, pricing, and product development within the financial lines sector.