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2017 - Present
Tenure at
current position
22
Years in the industry
EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
ARAG Services Australia Pty Ltd
Underwriting Agencies Council Australian Underwriting Agency of the Year
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Underwriting Agencies Council Australian Underwriting Agency of the Year
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EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
Mike McShane
Director
Don McLardy
CEO
Mike McShane has had a long and rewarding career in insurance. He started what was to become a lifelong career after choosing to join Sun Alliance immediately after leaving school. Mike has worked in all facets of the insurance industry, including general broking, claims and financial services, and for the national industry association, NIBA.
Mike started his own business in 1999, McShane Business Services, which he grew consistently over eight years and then merged with Don McLardy & Associates in 2007 to create McLardy McShane. Mike continues to service a large number of clients, and although he has experience in all areas of business insurance, Mike has particular expertise in the mobile plant, cranes and earthmoving industry.
Don McLardy has enjoyed a long career in insurance since he commenced with OAMPS in 1979. He held many roles there, culminating in being appointed Managing Director of Australian Operations in 1990. In 1996 Don moved to become a Director and Shareholder of Insurance Advisernet (formerly IAA) and assisted in growing that business to over 150 Authorised Representatives across Australia.
In 2007, Don merged his own AR business with close friend Mike McShane, and broking company McLardy McShane was established. In 2010, Don and Mike left Insurance Advisernet to commence their own licensed broking company and subsequently AR network under the McLardy McShane brand. Don is still the CEO and has presided over the tremendous growth of the group.
Don was awarded an OAM in 2023.
CEO
Don McLardy
ARAG Australia is part of the global ARAG Group. Operating for 85 years and in 19 countries– including the US, Canada, and Australia. ARAG is recognised as the number-one legal insurer worldwide, with over 10 million satisfied customers – with more than 4,700 employees, the Group generates revenue and premium income totalling more than 2.2 billion EUR. ARAG is also represented by international branches, subsidiaries, and shareholdings in numerous international markets. ARAG Australia offers individuals and businesses access to the legal environment for a fraction of the cost of engaging a lawyer – so that everybody, not just those who can afford it, can assert their legal rights whether it be at home or in business. LEI will protect them by covering legal costs for the defence or pursuit of insured events. All ARAG’s products include access to LegalAssist, which provides access to a dedicated Helpline and Document Centre, preventing issues before they arise. Documents include employment contracts, termination notices, letters of demand, cease and desist notices, wills, and lease agreements. ARAG’s LEI solution addresses the needs of owners of small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, tradespeople, individuals and families, residential landlords and private boat owners ensuring they can access legal advice when they need it. It is an essential offering for any risk management program.
Mike McShane
Director
Don McLardy
CEO
Leadership
Don McLardy has enjoyed a long career in insurance since he commenced with OAMPS in 1979. He held many roles there, culminating in being appointed Managing Director of Australian Operations in 1990. In 1996 Don moved to become a Director and Shareholder of Insurance Advisernet (formerly IAA) and assisted in growing that business to over 150 Authorised Representatives across Australia.
In 2007, Don merged his own AR business with close friend Mike McShane, and broking company McLardy McShane was established. In 2010, Don and Mike left Insurance Advisernet to commence their own licensed broking company and subsequently AR network under the McLardy McShane brand. Don is still the CEO and has presided over the tremendous growth of the group.
Don was awarded an OAM in 2023.
Director
Don McLardy
Local Government in New Zealand consists of 78 local, regional and unitary councils. The Far North District Council is the most northern territorial authority and serves the residents of Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Paihia and Russell, as well as several smaller settlements and rural and Māori communities. We are a growing district of 71,000 people spread over 7,324km². The Far North district stretches from Cape Rēinga at the northern tip of New Zealand down to the Bay of Islands and Hokianga.
Local Government in New Zealand consists of 78 local, regional and unitary councils. The Far North District Council is the most northern territorial authority and serves the residents of Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Paihia and Russell, as well as several smaller settlements and rural and Māori communities. We are a growing district of 71,000 people spread over 7,324km². The Far North district stretches from Cape Rēinga at the northern tip of New Zealand down to the Bay of Islands and Hokianga.
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McLardy McShane began in 2007 when Don McLardy and Mike McShane merged their respective insurance businesses. The two set out to create something new and different. They brought together a group of like-minded people who share values, do business passionately and with integrity and give back to the community.
More than 15 years on, McLardy McShane has developed a foundation and reputation as an award-winning organisation that is braver and bolder than our competitors. We believe in our motto – “expect more from insurance” – and we want our people, clients and suppliers to expect and receive more from us. We establish long-term professional relationships built on shared values, friendship and mutual respect.
At McLardy McShane, we are deeply committed to building thriving communities. We have long-standing partnerships with The Reach Foundation, FightMND, Cure EB and Love Your Sister and have also helped create new initiatives like Walking About Talking.
CEO
Don McLardy
Mike McShane
Director
Don McLardy
Director
Leadership
Mike McShane has had a long and rewarding career in insurance. He started what was to become a lifelong career after choosing to join Sun Alliance immediately after leaving school. Mike has worked in all facets of the insurance industry, including general broking, claims and financial services, and for the national industry association, NIBA.
Mike started his own business in 1999, McShane Business Services, which he grew consistently over eight years and then merged with Don McLardy & Associates in 2007 to create McLardy McShane. Mike continues to service a large number of clients, and although he has experience in all areas of business insurance, Mike has particular expertise in the mobile plant, cranes and earthmoving industry.
Director
Mike McShane
Don McLardy has enjoyed a long career in insurance since he commenced with OAMPS in 1979. He held many roles there, culminating in being appointed Managing Director of Australian Operations in 1990. In 1996 Don moved to become a Director and Shareholder of Insurance Advisernet (formerly IAA) and assisted in growing that business to over 150 Authorised Representatives across Australia.
In 2007, Don merged his own AR business with close friend Mike McShane, and broking company McLardy McShane was established. In 2010, Don and Mike left Insurance Advisernet to commence their own licensed broking company and subsequently AR network under the McLardy McShane brand. Don is still the CEO and has presided over the tremendous growth of the group.
Don was awarded an OAM in 2023.
CEO
Don McLardy
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Underwriting Agencies Council Australian Underwriting Agency of the Year
ARAG Services Australia Pty Ltd
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