
Zurich Assure Hub
Meet the team
At Zurich Assure, our dedicated and knowledgeable life insurance advisers are here to help you find the right cover to suit your lifestyle.
With Australia-wide coverage and years of expertise in the field, our advisers take the time to understand your unique situation – so you can make informed decisions about your life insurance.
Our Advisers
Danny Tortul is a financial adviser with 30 years of industry experience. He has helped hundreds of clients achieve their financial goals and secure their future.
Danny is passionate about providing personalised and tailored advice that suits each client's needs and circumstances. He specialises in personal insurance and is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
He enjoys spending time with his family, experiencing the outdoors, and socialising with friends.
James is a passionate customer advocate who wants clients to feel empowered by the advice he can provide.
He is driven to deliver the best service possible and will leave no stone unturned to improve his offering. That’s why he’ll constantly check how customers are going and whether they have the right insurance to suit their needs.
James gives back to the community by being a regular plasma donor, and he also loves to spend time in the great outdoors with his family.
Zoe has been advising customers on their insurance needs for almost 10 years. Before that, she was a paraplanner for five years, making sure everything ran smoothly at her previous organisation.
She is super organised and has incredible attention to detail, which ensures her clients receive impeccable service that’s second to none.
Zoe is also passionate about working with the younger generation. In her spare time, she ensures everything goes to plan at her children’s Ninja Warrior training.
Jeff is a committed, driven, and client-centric Financial Advisor with over 13 years of extensive experience. He’s focused on providing comprehensive financial services, including Personal Insurance Advice, Wealth Creation Advice, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Investment Strategies, and Tax Optimisation.
He’s deeply passionate about delivering thoughtful and trustworthy solutions to valued clients.
Jeff’s reputation is founded on a strong work ethic and unwavering integrity. He takes pride in providing tailored financial guidance, ensuring clients confidently navigate their financial journey.
As a dedicated financial adviser with over 10 years of industry experience, Brennan specialises in helping customers achieve their financial goals.
With a strong background in commercial and holistic advice, he focuses primarily on wealth protection strategies and providing tailored solutions to secure the financial future of customers.
In a constantly evolving environment, Brennan prides himself on remaining current with industry changes, while increasing his knowledge base to provide up-to-date and informed advice.
Kate’s worked in Life insurance advice for over 10 years and has a passion for helping people protect what is most important to them and their families. Her experience in managing claims fuels her drive to ensure her customers are adequately protected as she knows first hand just how valuable insurance advice can be.
Outside of work, Kate loves to travel and catch up with friends and family over a nice glass of wine and good food.
Ruby is a seasoned professional in the banking industry, bringing a wealth of experience since 2008.
One of Ruby's greatest passions is using her expertise to empower others, helping them achieve their lifestyle goals and aspirations. She believes in bringing financial dignity to her clients, guiding them toward secure and prosperous futures.
Outside of her professional life, Ruby is a dedicated mother of two boys, actively managing their basketball teams. After a long day, Ruby finds solace in the soothing melodies of jazz and the timeless prose of classic novels.
Skei began her career in financial advice in 2001 as a Business Insurance Adviser with the CBA and she has never looked back.
Skei quickly learnt that this was her passion knowing that she would be educating and financially protecting people, helping them take away major financial burdens and stresses at them most difficult of times with the advice she provides.
Skei has mentored many advisers with education requirements over the years and enjoys seeing others grow and succeed in life.
Out of work Skei loves the outdoors, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Charissa enjoys building new client relationships and has a passion for risk-focused advice. She thrives on assisting clients in articulating their goals and dreams, ensuring a secure financial legacy.
She knows this is a big responsibility and gives it the attention and dedication it requires. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of The Free State in South Africa and has provided financial advice since 2005.
When Charissa is not working, she enjoys quality family time, expanding her culinary repertoire, and feeding her competitive spirit through engaging activities like playing netball matches and board games.
Sakshi has been part of the financial industry since 2015 and has developed her skills and technical knowledge through several roles.
She enjoys talking to people and is passionate about working with individuals and families to help create strategies that protect what’s important to them.
Sakshi is an avid reader, and enjoys off-tune singing, baking, and painting. On a typical Saturday morning, you will find her trying a new breakfast recipe with her husband.
Yimon recently qualified as a Financial Adviser after completing her Professional Year with Zurich Assure. Prior to her current role, Yimon spent over nine years in Financial Advice, primarily as a paraplanner.
In every role, Yimon is passionate about the customer and their stories. She prides herself on finding the right solution to protect what matters most to them.
Outside work, Yimon loves to travel and enjoys escaping on long country drives with her husband, and fur-baby Bella.
Callum has been working in the finance industry since 2016 and is passionate about the benefits of financial advice for everyday people, always taking the time to fully understand your individual needs to ensure the best outcomes.
When not in the office you will find Callum either playing or watching some form of sport, his two main passions being football and basketball.
With a rich and diverse career spanning nearly a decade, Hayley has gained extensive experience in boutique financial firms and large corporations. She recently completed her Master of Financial Planning and commenced a professional year to become a qualified financial adviser.
She is committed to both clients' financial success and the development of the financial industry, and believes in opening opportunities for women in finance.
When not crunching numbers, Hayley can be found in the company of her horse or spending time at home in the kitchen.
Luke has been in the financial industry since 2021 and has recently begun his Professional Year journey to become a qualified financial adviser.
He is passionate about the industry and is a people person who enjoys understanding customers stories to ensure the best outcomes.
Outside of work, Luke enjoys spending time with friends and family and is a keen supporter of the St Kilda Football Club.
Rebecca began working in the industry while completing her university studies. Having spent time in support roles, her focus has always been on assisting customers. She is passionate about ensuring customers are cared for and supported during their advice journey.
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
The Zurich Assure Advice Team
Advisers are supported by a team of paraplanners and advice assistants.
What Zurich Assure can do for you
We provide straightforward advice to ensure you have the right protection for what matters most.
- A simple, digitally enabled experience
- Advice at no extra cost
- Quick resolution, as your time is valuable
- Personalised insurance advice from experts
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Contact us
Email: assure@zurich.com.au
Call us: 1800 161 168
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Sydney time)
Mailing Address: Zurich Assure Australia Pty Ltd PO BOX 1488 NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059
Zurich Assure Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 657 804 736, Australian Financial Services Licence No.538863