Generation i Council

The Generation i Council meets to discuss issues affecting young professionals in insurance and to assist ANZIIF to best meet the needs of the next generation of insurance leaders.

The Chair of the Board is Gareth Downie

Gareth Downie

Gareth Downie - Chair

Account Director

PSC Insurance Brokers

Gareth Downie - Chair

Account Director

PSC Insurance Brokers

Gareth is an Australian Chartered Accountant (CA), and a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, who specialises in complex risk management and insurance solutions for a range of different clients.

He has experience in both Big Four Audit firms and market leading Insurance Brokers. The competencies he acquired in his Audit & Assurance profession can be seamlessly applied across various financial service sectors. Throughout his career, Gareth has been dedicated to delivering superior financial advice and solutions to his clients.

In 2021 Gareth joined the PSC Group and is responsible for the day to day management of a large portfolio of corporate clients. He has a proven track record of identifying opportunities, developing bespoke coverage, and providing tactical business solutions for clients, with an emphasis on clients in the Financial Sector. 

Leveraging his experience and perceptive insights into clients’ respective industries and enterprises, Gareth aims to facilitate clients’ comprehensive understanding of their risks so they can make informed decisions on Balance Sheet protection and the amount of risk they wish to bear.

Gareth also holds a number of positions outside of the ANZIIF Generation i Council, including Treasurer for Aspergers Victoria and is a member of the NIBA Vic/Tas Young Professionals Committee.
Jasmin Gabrielli headshot

Jasmin Gabrielli

Director & General Manager

Sage Insurance

Jasmin Gabrielli

Director & General Manager

Sage Insurance

Jasmin Gabrielli is the Co-Founder and Director of Sage Insurance, an insurance brokerage with offices in Melbourne and Sydney providing tailored risk advice to commercial clients across a range of industries. With over a decade of experience in the insurance sector, Jasmin specialises in helping business owners navigate complex risk exposures, with a strong focus on clarity, long-term partnerships, and advocacy at claim time.

Jasmin is deeply committed to raising the standard of advice within the profession and is passionate about how businesses are supported, particularly during periods of pressure or crisis. She has extensive experience in team leadership, business growth, and the implementation of best-practice broking frameworks.

She holds a Bachelor of Business (Insurance) and has been recognised as a finalist for the NIBA Young Professional Broker of the Year (VIC) and the ANZIIF Young Insurance Professional Award. Through her involvement with the ANZIIF Generation i Council, Jasmin is focused on contributing to the development and future leadership of the insurance industry.

Brittany Mills headshot

Brittany Mills

Senior Liability Underwriter

NZI

Brittany Mills

Senior Liability Underwriter

NZI

Brittany Mills is a Senior Liability Underwriter at NZI, specialising in liability and financial lines insurance, including professional indemnity.

Brittany is the President of the Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) New Zealand division, a non-profit insurance organisation in Australasia. After joining the YIPs committee in 2023, she progressed through leadership roles before being elected President. She is proud to lead a dedicated volunteer team to deliver networking, professional development and learning opportunities for young insurance professionals across New Zealand and Australia.

Through her involvement with both YIPs and ANZIIF's Generation i Council, she is committed to supporting emerging talent and promoting insurance as a rewarding and dynamic career.

Lin Nguyen

Linh Nguyen

Founder & Director

PrizeGuard

Linh Nguyen

Founder & Director

PrizeGuard

Linh is a dynamic executive with expertise in client management, corporate strategy, and operational development across Optometry, Health, Fitness, Insurance, and Tech. Now, as the Co-Founder and Director of a niche entertainment and leisure insurance services business, Prize Guard, Linh provides risk management advice and independent supervision of large insured promotions across Australia and New Zealand.

Born in Adelaide to Vietnamese refugee parents, Linh advocates for education, innovation, equal opportunities, social mobility, and inclusive growth. She played a key role in scaling a tech start-up, attracting a strong client base and acquisition interest despite having no prior tech experience.

As a council member of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), Linh has influenced loss adjusting module revisions and chairs the Rising Stars committee. She is also a past Director for the Australian Vietnamese Leadership Dialogue (AVLD), which focuses on strengthening the Australia-Vietnam bilateral relationship by nurturing visionary leaders.
Linh has had meaningful impact on advancement of professional practice via the influence of the many boards she sits on, including co-establishing a Women's forum with the aim of connecting women with Mentors after learning of "imposter syndrome".

Linh continues to speak at Diversity, Equality + Inclusion DEI seminars as she wants to build a home for inclusion and make unconscious bias conscious.
Her accolades include ANZIIF’s Young Insurance Professional of the Year 2021, and recognition from Insurance Business Australia as one of the top  Insurance Executives and Professionals in Australia 2024 and Young Gun in 2019. Linh is a Chartered Loss Adjuster with a Bachelor of Medical Science, a Diploma of Risk Management, and is a qualified Master Trainer from the Australian Institute of Fitness.

 

Tahlia Rogers-Brown

NZ Liability Underwriter

Zurich Financial Services New Zealand

Tahlia Rogers-Brown

NZ Liability Underwriter

Zurich Financial Services New Zealand

Tahlia Rogers-Brown is the New Zealand Liability Underwriter at Zurich, with a background in broking and experience at organisations including Marsh, Aon, and a Steadfast firm across both New Zealand and Australia.

With experience in both local and international markets, she brings a strong commercial lens and a client-first approach to everything she does.

Tahlia is deeply involved in the wider industry, sitting on the YIPs ANZ Executive Board as Australasian Sponsorship & Partnership Manager and Vice President, as well as being a member of the Generation i Council. She is passionate about the Insurance industry, driving engagement, and supporting the development of young professionals.

Claire Simpson

Claire Simpson

Regional Manager, Sydney Metro

Aon

Claire Simpson

Regional Manager, Sydney Metro

Aon

Claire is an insurance professional with international experience across the London Market and Australia. She is Aon’s Regional Manager for the Sydney Metro region and NSW State Leader for Education, where she leads high-performing teams, drives growth, and partners with clients to navigate complex and evolving risk landscapes.

As Vice President of Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) NSW and a member of the ANZIIF Generation i Council, Claire is deeply engaged in the wider insurance community and plays an active role in shaping the future of the profession. She is passionate about developing emerging talent, raising professional standards, and fostering a more connected and inclusive industry. Through mentoring, speaking engagements, and committee work, she focuses on building capability, confidence, and long-term careers for young professionals.

Claire brings extensive expertise in risk assessment and insurance program design as a broker, working across a broad range of industries including education, food and beverage, professional services, and retail. Known for her collaborative and people-centric leadership style, she combines a strong commercial lens with a client first approach, delivering practical, tailored solutions that create value for clients and support sustainable business outcomes.

A Qualified Practising Insurance Broker with NIBA, Claire holds a Diploma in Financial Services (Insurance Broking), a Diploma in General Insurance, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualifications. She was recognised as a 2024 Insurance Business Australia Rising Star Award winner and was a 2025 NIBA Young Broker of the Year Finalist for ACT/NSW. Across her roles at Aon, YIPs and ANZIIF, Claire continues to champion professional excellence, industry engagement, and the advancement of the next generation of insurance leaders.

Marcus Stavrakis

Marcus Stavrakis

Senior Analyst

NAB

Marcus Stavrakis

Senior Analyst

NAB

Marcus is an Ex-retail banker and, now works as an actuarial consultant. He was the winner of the 2023 Young Actuaries Award Public Policy Essay Competition. Marcus gained previous experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) in their Actuarial Risk Advisory and Strategy team, and in Finity's Actuarial consulting team.

Marcus loves a challenge. He seeks to provide practical insights and innovative products that will create value in society and help others. He is passionate about implementing sustainable growth practices within businesses, organizations and governments.

He currently sits on FINSIA's Young Finance Professional Committee and ANZIIF’s Generation Council i.