Meet The Team

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Ken Ryan

Ken Ryan

Managing Director

Authorised Representative (AR 267657) of PGW Financial Services Pty Ltd (AFSL 384713) |

Cert. IV FinPlanning (Intergratec) | Justice of the Peace.

Ken has been involved with local Central Coast businesses and insurance for more than 40 years. His extensive Life Insurance and Investment industry experience includes 14 years with MLC Life in Management and Managing Director of Coast & Country Insurance Consultants for the past 28 years.

His expertise in the following areas is far-reaching: Income Protection, Life, Trauma, Superannuation, Key Man and Partnership Protection. These with the help of our associates are just a part of his broad portfolio. Ken is available at any time to assist with any questions or issues you may need to discuss.

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Tony Lucas

Tony Lucas

Senior Account Manager

Authorised Representative (AR 309157) of PGW Financial Services Pty Ltd (AFSL 384713)

Tony has more than 30 years’ experience in the finance service industry and is authorised through PGW Financial Services, to provide general advice. Tony is also responsible for carrying out the annual review of each and every one of our Life Insurance clients, ensuring that our records are up to date and that client’s insurances are still adequate for their needs. Tony, through key industry partnerships and associations, is also responsible for co-ordinating our Home Loan and Finance operations. Tony aims to provide a total financial service to all our clients, through Licensed Finance Brokers & Advisors; facilitating home loans, business loans and motor vehicle loans with competitive rates and level of service.

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Sue Wiseman

Sue Wiseman

Senior Account Manager

Authorised Representative of Community Broker Network (AR 1236734)

Tier 1 Diploma of Financial Services, Insurance Broking (QPIB)

Sue has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry encompassing the entertainment sector and all classes of business insurance. She has managed a broad range of corporate accounts with many long term, satisfied clients. Sue joined Coast & Country Insurance Consultants in 2015 as Senior Account Manager and in her role focusses on the growth and servicing of our clients; as well as mentoring our staff and running the General Insurance department of the business. Sue’s contribution to our team—including developing other team members—is priceless, and our clients hold her advice in high esteem.

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Emily Bain

Emily Bain

Account Executive

Authorised Representative of Community Broker Network AR 1278991

Emily joined Coast & Country Insurance Consultants in 2019 with 10 years’ industry experience. She specialises in the SME business sector, Trades Insurance, including Public Liability and Tool Cover. Emily recently obtained her tier 1 qualification and works assisting our broking team and clients daily. Emily’s skillset and her exceptional customer service ability have quickly made her a highly valued team member.

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Natalie Gooch

Natalie Gooch

Senior Account Executive

Authorised Representative of Community Broker Network AR 450166

Natalie has been with Coast & Country Insurance Consultants since 2013 and has over 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Natalie holds a Certificate III in Insurance Broking and is Tier 1 qualified in insurance broking. Natalie is a cheerful, client focused broker, committed to finding solutions to protect our client’s assets. Natalie specialises in the SME business sector and Personal Lines Insurance; and has a great affinity with her clients.

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Elizabeth D'Assumpcao

Elizabeth D'Assumpcao

Broker Assistant

Elizabeth works part time and is based in Broken Hill, Elizabeth assists our broking team with day to day support and also specialises in claims and Worker compensation.

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