Healthcare is a highly complex area of risk with a vast diversity of services, a dynamic regulatory environment, challenging financial circumstances and growing patient expectations. Lockton has identified the unique challenges that are associated with the healthcare industry by investing significantly in developing a Global Healthcare Network.

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Our dedicated and specialist service team provides best in class solutions

Healthcare is a highly complex area of risk with a vast diversity of services, a dynamic regulatory environment, challenging financial circumstances and growing patient expectations.

Lockton has identified the unique challenges that are associated with the healthcare industry by investing significantly in developing a Global Healthcare Network, which brings together the experience and medical indemnity insurance expertise of industry experts across the world for the sole benefit of offering best in class solutions for our clients.

With a dedicated and specialist service team focused on Healthcare and Community Services clients located throughout Australia, Lockton is recognised as a leader in creating insurance solutions for the Healthcare and Community Care industries, creating a unique advantage over other insurance brokers.

We are dedicated to serving the Healthcare sector, with our practice supporting;

- Private and public hospital providers

- Diagnostic imaging and pathology

- Specialist medical services

- Dental practices

- Clinical research

Through a systematic process, Lockton reviews the effectiveness of our clients' approach to risk and insurance by assessing the key drivers of their risk profile. This enables informed decisions to be made based on both the enterprise and operational specific requirements. The process is designed to transform our clients from a buyer of insurance policies to a seller of their specific transferable risk needs, a critical component in the current changing insurance market.

Lockton then utilises its understanding of your risk needs to design and place an insurance program which is specific to your changing needs.



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Our Products and Services

We tailor insurance program solutions specific to the needs of our Healthcare clients, including:

  • Medical Malpractice

  • Public and Products Liability

  • Property and Business Interruption

  • Directors and Officers

  • Cyber and Privacy

  • Workers’ Compensation

  • Motor Fleet

  • Environmental Liability

An industry-leading team of experts focused on the unique risks facing healthcare providers.

Key Contacts

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Lyle Steffensen

Manager - Industry Strategy & Innovation, Care, Community & Education
lyle.steffensen@lockton.com

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Kim Gilbert

Technical Specialist – Aged Care and Retirement Living
kim.gilbert@lockton.com

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Nikki Oliver

Client Manager, Health & Community Services
Nikki.Oliver@lockton.com

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Andrew Greig

Client Director, Health & Community Services
Andrew.Greig@lockton.com

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Damian Burley

Client Manager, Health & Community Services
Damian.Burley@lockton.com

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