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“I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
Alissa Bell is a distinguished legal professional and partner at McVeagh Fleming, where she serves as chair of the board. She earned her LLB/BSocSc from the University of Waikato in 2003 and was admitted to the bar the same year. Since joining McVeagh Fleming in 2011, Bell has specialised in family law, mediation, and criminal and traffic matters. In 2012, she became a qualified Family Specialist Mediator.
In 2023, Bell became the first female chair in McVeagh Fleming’s 100+ year history. Her leadership was recognised in 2024 when she was ranked in the “preeminent” category in the New Zealand Family & Relationship Property Law Doyle’s Guide. Bell is passionate about access to justice, law reform and legal education. She is actively involved in the Ally Law international network, the ADLSi Family Law Committee and the Family Court Association. She regularly presents at CPD seminars and international conferences.
A committed mentor to women lawyers, Bell advocates for greater access to legal services for low-income individuals. She envisions growing McVeagh Fleming’s team to 160 professionals while promoting diversity and inclusivity.
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“To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
2003
2011
2012
2023
Present
Earned LLB/BSocSc from the University of Waikato and was admitted to the bar
2003
Joined McVeagh Fleming, specialising in family law, mediation, and criminal and traffic matters
2011
Qualified as a Family Specialist Mediator
2012
Became the first female chair in McVeagh Fleming’s 100+ year history
2023
Recognised in the “preeminent” category in the New Zealand Family & Relationship Property Law Doyle’s Guide Rankings
Active member of the Ally Law international network, contributing to global legal discussions
Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
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Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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How does he distinguish himself among fellow brokers?
“I believe all brokers are working very hard in a difficult market,” he says. “However, I have demonstrated continued growth, advocacy and performance on my client’s behalf, which is now recognised [for 10 consecutive years] in the Elite Broker awards.”
In 1990, Dixon got started with FAI, working in claims and as a team leader. From the late 1990s up until 2003, he worked at FAI and Suncorp in underwriting and as an area manager at VACC, CGU (South East Queensland). From 2003 to 2012, he got into broking and eventually started Dixon Insurance in 2013. Since then, he’s accumulated numerous acccolades, including Elite Broker, Diversity and Equity, and Fast Broker awards.
During the pandemic, Dixon challenged insurers over the Quarantine Act application to insurance wordings. His argument was that the Quarantine Act does not apply as an exclusion, as the Biosecurity Act was invoked by the Morrison Government, and this was not a subsequent amendment to the Quarantine Act. The test case in the Appeals court was won for Dixon’s client with a unanimous five-judge verdict.
He remains focused on transport, manufacturing, motor trade, engineering and large farm clients.
What are his plans for the future?
On a business level, “more of the same. I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes.”
On a personal level, Dixon invests significant time, effort and funds, along with his GT3, to support many charities through his passion for motorsport. From participating in and sponsoring the Thunderbolt Run (which provides tens of thousands of dollars in support for Beyond Blue and Prostate Cancer), to organising and running the Track Knights for Amira charity night where 28 Exotic Supercars raised funds through passenger laps in wet conditions, Dixon states “this is our time to give back to the community and those in need. My friendships and association with those seeking to do the same, allows us to contribute to those less fortunate and raise funds and awareness”.
He adds: “To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need.”