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The Rhodian agency network has been growing from day one. Our equity-driven model attracts bold players, that back themselves to develop strong businesses. Agency partners choose Rhodian because of our entrepreneurial values, the freedom to create 'better' and the security of having Australia's leading insurance professionals behind them.

What makes us...us.

Simon Lightbody, Founder and CEO of Rhodian talks about where the name Rhodian came from and why it was chosen.

Rhodian value to network agencies

A very quick snapshot of Rhodian's value to network agencies. By Peter Takos, Rhodian Co-Founder & CUO.

Our pillars:

Rhodian provides the operating capability, capacity strategy and governance framework that allow specialist agencies to remain focused on underwriting, broker relationships and sustainable portfolio development. The platform is designed to centralise where scale and consistency create value, while preserving flexibility where products, markets and agency models differ.

Capability

Rhodian combines specialist underwriting knowledge with shared technology, data, actuarial and operating capability.

  • Specialist portfolio & product development
  • Technology & digital distribution
  • Data and actuarial insight
  • People & performance
  • Shared operating capability

Capacity

Rhodian develops and manages Australian and international insurance relationships that support clear authority and sustainable specialist portfolios.

  • Australian & London market relationships
  • Capacity sourcing & structuring
  • Delegated authority support
  • Portfolio management
  • Sustainable growth planning

Trust

Every agency operates within a consistent framework of governance, compliance, financial discipline and portfolio oversight.

  • Governance & control
  • Compliance
  • Financial management
  • Data & reporting
  • Portfolio oversight
  • Group accountability

Our ecosystem:

Our ecosystem has been developed in direct response to the ever-growing barriers to market faced by underwriting agency startups. Our funding, services and operational model are supported by powerful technology and driven by agency leaders at the top of their specialist field. No part of our ecosystem works in isolation, and our culture of collaboration and shared success permeates every decision we make.

Our shared operations:

The Rhodian agency network is powered by our in-house shared services teams, focusing on the operational support and ongoing growth development of all our agencies. From incubator phase, through to launch and acceleration, our service teams work to bring visions to life and provide structured pathways to ensure business success.

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Finance

  • Accounts Reconciliation
  • Credit Control
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Revenue Management
  • Expense Analytics
  • APRA Reporting
  • Settlement bordereau reporting

Brand & Marketing

  • Creative brand development
  • Website design and build
  • Content production and serving
  • Direct marketing
  • PR and communications
  • Events management
  • Reporting and analysis

Human Resources

  • Talent acquisition
  • Learning and development
  • Performance management
  • Payroll
  • Policies management
  • Occupational Health
  • Diversity and inclusion

Claims

  • Co-ordination with TPA model
  • Co-ordination with insurer service model
  • Broker client advocacy and communication
  • Progressive claims technology

Insurance technology

Rhodian has innovation at its core. We utilise the Origami underwriting technology, a fully configurable platform system that offers speed to market, innovative broker interaction and deep MI insights. Part of the Rhodian vision is to redefine the user experience for our agencies and brokers by collecting, analysing and sharing data on a national and global scale. By being at the forefront of technology and innovation, we look to position our brokers with an edge in the market and a view to the future of insurance in Australia.
Shared operations both spreads the cost and reaps the benefits of a collective intelligence.
Tessa Chirnside, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Rhodian.

Ready to build your own agency? Let's talk.

If you have solid specialist knowledge and a proven underwriting track record, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to have a confidential discussion, and understand if the Rhodian equity model is the right place to realise your vision.

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