OUR TEAM
Meet the people behind the trusted advice you rely on.
At R&M Insurance Brokers, our experienced team is committed to providing expert guidance and personalised support. Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge to help you find the best insurance solution for all your business needs. With decades of experience across a range of sectors, our team is dedicated to ensuring you’re fully protected.
JARED GILKISON
Managing Director
ANZIIF (SNR Assoc) CIP
Jared serves as the Director and Senior Account Manager at R&M Insurance Brokers. He joined the team in 2012, initially focusing on business development for civil clients, and has since taken on the responsibility of overseeing business operations and client engagement. Jared is passionate about contributing to the family business and upholding its esteemed reputation in the industry.
GREG GILKISON
Founder
ANZIIF (SNR Assoc) CIP
Greg brings over 50 years of experience in the insurance industry, having held managerial positions with MLC Fire & General and Legal & General. More than 20 years ago, he acquired R&M Insurance Brokers, which he passed on to his children, Jared and Sarah, in 2017. Greg continues to play an active role in the business, focusing on consulting for complex claims, serving on various Not-for-Profit boards, and cherishing quality time with his grandchildren
SARAH TOPLISS
ANZIIF (SNR Assoc) CIP
CIPSarah is a Senior Associate at R&M Insurance Brokers with 20 years of experience in the insurance sector. She specialises in managing compliance and underwriting accounts, and she takes pride in fostering personal relationships with her clients.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her children, playing hockey, and socialising with family and friends. Her warm personality and infectious smile often brighten the day of those around her.
SHAHIDUL AKHTAR
Senior Manager
Diploma in Insurance (Dip CII UK)
Shahidul Akhtar (Shahid) brings more than 19 years of insurance experience across client management, broking, product development, underwriting, reinsurance placement and claims. Before joining R&M Insurance Brokers, Shahid spent 16 years with Aon Middle East as a Commercial Insurance Solutions Business Leader, working with multinational clients and major local corporations across the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
At R&M Insurance Brokers, Shahid specialises in new commercial insurance placements, drawing on his extensive background working on complex risks across a diverse range of industries. His notable career highlights include arranging insurance programs for landmark projects such as Ain Dubai (the world’s largest observation wheel), Red Bull’s ‘Bullseye Landing’ on the Burj Al Arab helipad, base-jumping events from the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah development, Ski Dubai, and Deep Dive Dubai.
Outside of work, Shahid is a passionate cricketer who enjoys cooking, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.
ANGIE STEWART
Account Manager
ANZIIF (SNR Assoc) CIP
With 28 years of industry experience and around 20 of those with R&M Insurance Brokers, Angie is a highly valued team member known for her commitment to delivering exceptional client service. In her role, she manages retail renewals and supports new business, endorsements, cancellations and pleasure craft insurance.
Angie is dedicated to helping clients find the best outcome for their needs, whether that involves securing cover with R&M or guiding them toward alternative solutions. Her willingness to assist with any enquiry, big or small, is one of the reasons clients value her support so highly.
A career highlight for Angie has been the strong relationships and lifelong friendships she has formed during her time with R&M.
Outside of work, Angie leads a busy family life as a mum to three sporty boys and is actively involved in their clubs and school communities through volunteering and committee roles.
KELLY STEVENSON
Account Manager
ANZIIF (SNR Assoc) CIP
Kelly has worked in the General Insurance Broking industry since 2001 and brings a wealth of knowledge to her role at R&M Insurance Brokers. Since joining R&M in March 2021, Kelly has been instrumental in improving internal processes, including implementing PandaDocs and refining the renewal workflow to create efficiencies across the business. With extensive experience managing renewals, endorsements and day-to-day client needs, she is known for her consistency, reliability and friendly approach.
Kelly enjoys the strong culture and supportive team environment at R&M, something she values highly after many years in the industry. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her enjoying the coastal lifestyle… often walking her two little dogs along the beach.
BELINDA HARVEY
Operations & Governance Manager
Belinda is an accomplished and results-driven professional with extensive experience in enterprise risk, operational management and governance across the Insurance, Finance, Local Government and Mining sectors. She has recently brought this expertise into the Insurance Broking industry, leading Operations and Governance for R&M Insurance Brokers.
Throughout her career, Belinda has led high-performing teams and driven meaningful improvements in organisational frameworks and processes. She is passionate about fostering a positive, supportive team culture and is motivated by creating lasting value through operational excellence.
Belinda’s strong leadership, strategic mindset and dedication to continuous improvement make her an integral part of the R&M team.
TING
LLB, MIT, ANZIIF
Ting moved to Australia in 2015 to complete her Master’s degree in Information Technology, after previously graduating with a Law degree in China. She joined the R&M Insurance Brokers team in 2019, where she has played a key role in developing our Cyber Insurance capability and strengthening communication with our Chinese-speaking clients.
Ting is passionate about helping others and values the supportive, people-first culture at R&M. She takes pride in contributing to a team that genuinely cares for both its clients and its staff.
Outside of work, Ting enjoys cooking authentic dishes for friends—and, best of all, savouring the results of her culinary creations.