Meet Our Team

Broking Team

Donyale Fransen

Dip. FS (Insurance Broking)

We were very happy to have experienced broker Donyale (Donnie) join our team in July 2019, coming to us with over 10 years in the insurance broking industry.

Donnie is skilled in most aspects of general insurance including domestic, strata, SME and commercial lines, however, is trying her hand at something new, working alongside our Senior Aviation Consultant, Sonya Smith, to broaden her expertise in this specialist field and support Sonya’s portfolio of clients.

Donnie is a whirlwind of energy and brings much laughter to our office. She is also a very busy Mum of two primary school children, Jack and Evie. At every spare moment, you’ll find Donnie camping with family and friends and on the lookout for new places to explore.

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8213
Email: broker@billowen.com.au

Lyndal Bennetts

Dip. FS (Insurance Broking)

Also know as ‘Dax’, Lyndal joined the team at Bill Owen Insurance Brokers in July 2016 after relocating from Melbourne to get away from the cold.

She has been committed to the insurance industry for over 15 years, with experience in Financial Lines and SME/commercial products as well as the development of schemes.

Lyndal holds a Diploma of Financial Services (Insurance Broking), and is always expanding her knowledge through webinars and reading.

Outside of work Dax enjoys fitness and strength training, martial arts, and absolutely anything outdoors, recently hiking 200kms to raise awareness for mental health.

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8215
Email: broker@billowen.com.au

Nichole Jones

As the newest member of Bill Owen Insurance Brokers, Nichole comes to us with a wealth of knowledge gained in over 15 years of working in the general insurance broking industry, including SME/commercial and marine products. She holds a Diploma of Financial Services (Insurance Broking) and regularly participates in training and webinars to expand her skillset.

Nichole is dedicated to finding the best policy fit for her client, has had experience with complex claims and loves to sift through policy detail and fine print to achieve the very best outcome for all.

When she’s not working Nic loves to wine and dine with her hubby and friends, and as the crafty force of our office, she is always designing and creating new projects.

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8208
Email: broker@billowen.com.au

Donna Geister

Donna returned to Cairns from the Barossa Valley in early 2018, after taking a 10 year break from the insurance industry to welcome and raise her three sons, Jed, Zac and Gus.

Since joining the Bill Owen Insurance Brokers family, Donna has gained new skills working in our aviation team and currently manages her own portfolio of domestic/retail insurances, a particularly difficult area at the moment with a lack of Insurer’s and extremely high premium rates on homes and strata insurances.

As one of the busiest Mums in our office, Donna works school hours which gives her time to run her boys to and from basketball every day!

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8209
Email: broker@billowen.com.au

 

Breanna Vecchio

Breanna joined the BOIB team in 2020 managing the administration functions of our busy office. Bree has completed her Tier 2 Insurance Broking qualification and is currently working towards completing her Tier 1 in Insurance Broking.

Bree currently works alongside our busy General Manager, Angela Downs, as her Broker Assistant. On the weekend, Breanna loves nothing more than to tune into a great Netflix series.

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8206

Email: broker@billowen.com.au

Meet Kym at Bill Owen Insurance Brokers

Kym O’Brien

Dip. FS (Insurance Broking)

Kym is a long-standing member of our work family, initially joining in 2012 and more recently taking leave to welcome her two beautiful children. She now works on a part-time basis assisting Angela Downs.

An experienced broker in her own right, Kym holds a Diploma of Financial Services (Insurance Broking) and can answer most questions our clients throw at her.

Away from the office, Kym is devoted to her husband, Jake, and their children.

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8205
Email: broker@billowen.com.au

Stevie Darby-Brennan

Stevie joined the BOIB team in 2020 initially as an integral part of our administration and support hub, before transitioning to a Broker Assistant alongside Nichole Jones.  Stevie has recently obtained her ASIC Tier 2 qualification.

Stevie’s passion is Rugby, whether she is playing, refereeing, or managing teams. She currently sits on the FNQ Rugby Board.

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8204
Email: broker@billowen.com.au

Tegan Struber

Tegan joined the team at Bill Owen Insurance Brokers in early 2017, having previously worked alongside Joe Owen at one of Australia’s largest international brokerages. She commenced her career in the insurance industry in 2011 in a claims and administrative role, and transitioned into a broking role.

Currently working on a part-time basis in our support team, Tegan is devoted to her family raising her gorgeous son Ollie with husband Ben, and their pooch Charlie.

Direct Line: (07) 4053 8214
Email: broker@billowen.com.au

Many thanks to you and your colleagues for the fantastic effort in getting this (claim) through – we think it’s fair and really appreciate everything that Bill Owen Brokers has done for us, and your contribution particularly.

Mike and Di - Port Douglas

It's when presented with genuine challenges that you get to really see how good your insurance brokers are. Early this year when we needed some help, Angela Downs from Bill Owen was simply superb. She handled the issue professionally and kept us in the loop from start to finish. We have been with these guys for years and after our recent positive experience I sense we may stay with them for many years to come!

Mr S. Corrie

Can’t thank you enough for your patience and unending support for something that we have not had to experience before For Bill: Must congratulate you on your staff Bill. Superior help from all. Tks to Amy, Sonya and Linda, for relaying my somewhat garbled phonetical messages seeking help and info of:”What do I do now” Best wishes and regards to all.

Bill & Rhonda