Stephen Brunker - Business Made Personal

“Real leadership and mentorship in reinsurance start with caring deeply about people, not just portfolios.” — Stephen Brunker 

Leadership and mentorship in reinsurance come to life as Stephen Brunker shares his career journey, transferable skills, mentoring insights and work–life balance in this candid conversation.

With over 25 years of experience in international and local reinsurance markets, Stephen reflects on how empathy, communication and genuine care for people, not just portfolios, underpin real leadership in the industry.

He also discusses how early life experiences shaped his values, the importance of client service discipline, and the challenges of balancing extensive travel with family commitments.

Stephen challenges the industry to tell a better story to attract young talent and make products more accessible.

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Meet the host: Mark Silveira

B.Bus (Ins), Cert Mgt

Mark Silveira is an experienced Presenter, Master of Ceremonies and an insurance professional with over 40 years in the business. His understanding of the insurance landscape enables him to ask the pertinent questions of podcast guests to assist those listening to learn from and advance their own careers.

Business Background:

• Managing Director of The Lionheart Group – consulting service to the financial services sector
• Head of Sales – TravelCard real-time travel insurance
• General Manager – Coveright Insurance Brokers
• National Marketing Director – Steamatic disaster restoration and recovery
• Chief Executive Officer – AFMA IAAA insurance authorised representative group
• General Manager – Steadfast insurance broking group