An alternative approach to insurance.

KJ Risk Group is a risk consultant and insurance broker specialising in Discretionary Mutual Funds (DMFs), corporate and private insurance broking as well as workers compensation.

We specialise in DMFs, an alternative approach to insurance. Rather than simply transferring risk to insurance companies, we set up funds for business owners that share a common risk profile. This collaborative approach gives our clients the ability to retain and control their risk, the goal being to lower claims and lower costs. In contrast to traditional insurance, a DMF is established using client funds, is owned by those clients and run for their benefit.

As well as managing DMFs, we are experts in Corporate Insurance Broking, Workers Compensation and Private Client Insurance Broking. One of our key philosophies is to take a highly personalised and customised approach to the design and management of corporate insurance programs and private asset portfolios, even extending this into the protection of our client’s families.

We work closely with all the major Australasian insurers and the global market as a whole.

KJ Risk Group specialise in DMFs, a collaborative fund set up by businesses with a common risk profile offering an alternative approach to traditional insurance schemes.

KJ Risk Group is a part of the AUB Group network, a unique owner-driver partnership model that enables us to specialise and stay focused on delivering bespoke insurance services whilst benefiting from AUB’s operational support and strength.

AUB Group Partnership

I would recommend the DMF model to any organisation or business who is looking for an alternate model of managing risk. KJ Risk Group tailored a unique DMF for VIPA exclusively for our members, their focus and attention to detail has ensured our members claims are managed efficiently with a process that is transparent every step of the way.

Warwick Renton-Gibb, VIPA General Manager

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Who we are

Personal Advice, Professional Service

Established in 2012, KJ Risk Group has developed long-standing and trusted relationships with our clients providing them with risk management and insurance broking services for their business, investment and/or private portfolios.

We specialise in Discretionary Mutual Funds (DMFs), an alternative approach to insurance. Rather than simply transferring risk to insurance companies, we set up funds for business owners that share a common risk profile. This collaborative approach gives our clients the ability to retain and control their risk, the goal being to lower claims and lower costs. In contrast to traditional insurance, a DMF is constituted from clients funds, is owned by those clients and run for their benefit.

As well as managing DMFs, we are experts in Corporate Insurance Broking, Private Client Insurance Broking and Workers Compensation. We take a highly personalised and customised approach to the design and management of corporate insurance programs and private asset portfolios, even extending this into the protection of our client’s families.

We work closely with all the major Australasian insurers and the global market as a whole.

We are a partner with ASX-listed Austbrokers (AUB Group), a unique owner-driver partnership model that enables us to specialise and stay focused on delivering bespoke insurance services whilst benefiting from AUB’s operational support and strength.

AUB Group is the leading equity-based risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia. A top 250 ASX listed company, AUB Group comprises 75 equity businesses that form leading insurance broking networks (Austbrokers and NZbrokers), underwriting agencies (SURA) and specialist risk services. Serviced through partners, the group represents more than 450,000 clients, 3,000 employees, across 220 locations.

Justin Niven

Managing Director

With over 15 years working in the insurance industry, Justin Niven is one of Australia’s leading experts in the design, implementation and operation of Discretionary Mutual Funds.

Justin co-founded KJ Risk Group in 2012, and is a Responsible Manager on multiple Australian Financial Services Licences (AFSL). He has also held a range of other Directorships of AFS Licenced entities over the years. Prior to establishing KJ, Justin held senior client servicing roles at Marsh Ltd.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investments.

Jasmine Petty

Executive Assistant to Managing Director

As Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Jasmine is the efficient, behind-the-scenes operator that keeps the wheels of the organisation turning smoothly.

Jasmine holds a BA in Health Science combined with Secondary Education, as well as a Masters in Special Education. Since becoming part of the team at KJ Risk over 3 years ago, Jasmine has particularly enjoyed learning the operations of DMFs, as well as enjoying the variety that comes with working in a small, dynamic team.

Jenny Shi

Financial Accountant

Jenny has over 10 years’ experience in financial service industry and hold a Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting from Macquarie University

She has extensive experience in Accounting for large Financial Institutions, and has been the Company Secretary and Management Accountant for one of KJ’s Discretionary Mutual Fund’s since 2012. Jenny specialises in the financial management of DMF’s.

Galileo (Leo) Jobli

Information Technology

Leo has more than 10 years’ experience in information technology with expertise in developing client web portals using Microsoft Technologies.

Leo manages KJ Risk Group internal systems, infrastructures and provides solutions to KJ constantly changing IT requirements.

Leo holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information and Computer Science.

Linda Garrett

Client Services – Team Leader

As Client Services team leader, Linda has been with KJ Risk for 3 years, and enjoys helping to provide insurance solutions for clients and their businesses.

With a Diploma of Insurance Broking and Tier 1 insurance compliant, Linda is also the winner of the “Outstanding Achievement Award in Claims Handling for Insurance Brokers” at the Steadfast Convention in 2017

Caron Johnson

Client Services Executive

With 13 years in the insurance industry, Client Services Executive Caron has been part of the KJ Risk team for just over a year.

With a background as a Trade Credit Insurance Broker and Tier 1 Insurance qualified, Caron’s current role involves providing excellent customer service to KJ Risk’s clients.

Tom Patterson

Tom Patterson

Manager - Workers Compensation Expert

Tom is a tertiary qualified industry professional with over 10 years of experience within the workers’ compensation industry throughout Australia. He has spent the past 5 years working with a large global brokerage firm as a Senior Risk Consultant in workers’ compensation.

Tom has vast experience in managing the workers’ compensation programs of some of Australia’s largest employers and prides himself on his technical expertise, commercial acumen and ability to establish long and prosperous working relationships.

Craig Cunnion

Craig Cunnion

Manager - Workers Compensation

Craig has 17 years’ workers’ compensation experience, with the most recent 8 working for a large global broker as a Principal, providing coverage across all States and Territories of Australia.

With a passion for claims and injury management Craig prides himself on being able to identify and deliver unique claims strategies resulting in reduced risk and expenditure.

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services

What matters to you, matters to us.

Our clients enjoy a highly personalised and bespoke service. We offer business owners and individuals a single point of contact for all of their business, investment and personal insurance needs saving time and effort.

Our partnership style service ensures our clients understand how their risk can first and foremost be mitigated, rather than transferred or avoided. We’re about giving the power back to our clients when it comes to risk management and believe insurance is something that should enable businesses to grow and prosper, rather than become an unavoidable cost on a balance sheet.

Specialising in Discretionary Mutual Funds (DMF’s), corporate insurance, workers compensation and private insurance broking we work closely with all the major Australasian insurers and the global market as a whole.

Discretionary Mutual
Fund Management

A Discretionary Mutual Fund (DMF) is a financial vehicle for the management of risk. It is essentially a collaborative fund with business owners that share a common risk profile and are often established by companies or associations with a common business purpose.

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Corporate Insurance
Broking Services

Large or small, all businesses have inherent risks, including its physical assets, liabilities or the internal business activities of its people. It’s only when the unexpected happens that the right insurance program becomes critical, allowing your business to continue with minimal disruption and financial impact.

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Workers Compensation Consulting

For many businesses Workers’ Compensation premiums are a significant cost, sometimes rivaling the size of their general insurance premiums.  Workers’ Compensation is not only a significant cost to businesses, it is complex, as there are different Workers’ Compensation jurisdictions in each state and territory of Australia. 

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Private Client Broking Services

We provide private clients with high value assets the gold class in insurance broking services, protecting everything outside their business including their investment portfolio, prestige vehicles and collectables, pleasure craft vessels, household assets and most importantly their family.

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values

Trust

With long-standing and valued relationships, transparent processes and meticulous attention to detail, KJ Risk is the risk management firm you can have faith in.

Care

KJ Risk is proud to provide a personalised, bespoke service for our clients and their families. This ongoing care for our clients is matched by our care for the community, and KJ Risk is a proud supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia, an independent charity that supports seriously ill children and their families.

Commitment

Whatever the global outlook, KJ Risk is the solid, reliable choice in insurance and risk management. We maintain an unwavering dedication to our clients and a consistent approach to our vision.

Committed to the community

KJ Risk Group is a proud supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia (RMHC), an independent charity that helps seriously ill children and their families.
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Get in Touch

Like to know how we can help your business? Please get in touch.

    Address:

    Suite 203, Level 2, 1 York St
    Sydney  NSW,  2000

    Phone: (02) 8968 2000
    Fax: (02) 8968 2099