HDI Global has made Kelly Carroll its southern region market manager, responsible for distribution strategies and broker relations across Victoria, Tasmania, SA and WA.  

She joins the specialist insurer after 23 years at QBE, most recently as broker relationship lead for distribution. She has also held roles at Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers, Marsh and RSA Insurance.  

“We are delighted to have Kelly’s in-depth knowledge of the market and valued industry relationships on the team,” HDI Australasia market management head Stephen Jones said.

“Kelly will be sure to drive strategic growth in the southern region and help deliver exceptional results for our business partners.”  

Australia MD Stefan Feldmann wrote on LinkedIn that Ms Caroll’s “reputation for building trusted partnerships and leading high-performing teams speaks for itself, and I know our broker and client community across Melbourne and beyond will greatly benefit from [her] energy and expertise.”