Authorised Representative

What is an AR?

The Act defines the term ‘representative’ as including Authorised Representatives, employees and directors of an AFSL holder or of its related bodies corporate, or anyone acting on behalf of the Licensee. It is a broad net, and its purpose is to place responsibility on a Licensee for all financial services provided under its license, no matter who the person is providing the services. A Licensee is required to take reasonable steps to ensure that its ‘representatives’ comply with the financial services laws and are adequately trained etc.

The Licensee is required to place all Authorised Representatives on ASIC’s Authorised Representatives Register (AR Register) so that the public at large can look up the register to see which Licensee the representative is acting on behalf of.

Join Us: Qualifications for Authorized Representatives

• To qualify as an Authorized Representative, candidates should have a background in general insurance broking and be prepared to undertake additional training to meet essential standards for compliance and expertise in insurance products, including:
• Completion of ASIC PS 146 Tier 1 or a Diploma in Insurance Broking
• Familiarity with the General Insurance Code of Practice, including privacy standards
• Commitment to ongoing training in insurance products and technical skills
• Training in regulatory and financial products

Additionally, an ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong sense of motivation and passion for the insurance industry
• Proficiency in people management and customer service
• Problem-solving skills with an emphasis on timely and effective solutions
• The ability to generate new business opportunities and maintain regular sales activity
• A comprehensive understanding of general insurance products along with knowledge of financial regulations and procedures

What Gravitas Offers You

At Gravitas, we are dedicated to delivering exclusive advantages and services to each Authorized Representative, focusing on enhancing value at every step. These benefits include:

• Strategic alliances with leading insurance providers nationwide
• Assistance with vendor negotiations to secure more favorable terms
• Marketing tools and resources to support your growth
• Programs designed to generate new business leads
• Support tailored for managing small business needs
• Human Resources and Workplace Health & Safety services
• Comprehensive compliance and regulatory support
• Access to extensive purchasing power through our network of suppliers and partners

Our commitment is solely to delivering essential services to each Authorized Representative, allowing us to concentrate on your success without distractions from unrelated brokering issues.

The support you need in your business

Gravitas has strong partnerships with Hollard, NTI, ZURICH, QBE & ATL.

We are looking for motivated people who want to build a significant asset for them and their family with minimal capital investment, have the freedom and flexibility to run their own general insurance broking business and get the full support of the Gravitas team behind you.