COMMITTEE
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BETH RUSSELL
President
Beth is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury (NSW) and Partner in the Liability Insurance team at Moray & Agnew, after moving to Victoria from NSW in 2019. She is also the Chair of the LIV Public Liability and Medical Negligence Committee.
Outside of work, Beth likes to spend time with a good book, a glass of champagne and her 2 mini-sausage dogs.
SHAUNTELLE LIM
Vice President
Shauntelle is a Special Counsel in the Public Liability and Professional Indemnity team at DWF Law, acting predominantly for insurers and self- insureds, in relation to a large range of insurance products, claims and disputes.
Shauntelle spends her spare time being outdoors with her two daughters and enjoys travelling and trying out new restaurants.
NIEVA CONNELL
Secretary
Nieva is a Partner of Mills Oakley, specialising in liability insurance.
Nieva spends her spare time travelling and catching up with friends over a glass of champagne.
VICTORIA PAPPAS
Treasurer
Victoria is a Senior Associate at Kennedys. Her practice includes life and disability claims, professional indemnity, public and product liability, and regulatory disputes.
Victoria is an avid dancer and alongside dance classes & training, she spends her spare time going to the theatre, travelling, and hanging out with her partner and cat.
CLAIRE LACEY
Membership Officer
Claire is a Technical Specialist in Insurance Liability at DWF Claims Management and an admitted lawyer. She advises London market underwriters on complex liability claims across Australia, providing strategic and commercially focused claims management and resolution advice.
Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, chasing after her black pug Humphrey and catching up with friends over good coffee and brunch.
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ALICIA TAYLOR
Events Officer
Alicia is a Special Counsel in the Special Issues team at Colin Biggers & Paisley, handling sensitive and litigious matters, particularly in the religious and not for profit space.
On the flip side, Alicia is studying visual art and experimenting with slow cooker recipes for minimum dishwashing potential.
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ANTHEA STAVRIS
Social Media Officer
Anthea is a Senior Associate in the General Liability team at Wotton Kearney. She works with a variety of corporate and insurer clients in defending public liability claims, including personal injury and product liability.
In her spare time, Anthea enjoys travelling and exploring new restaurants with friends.
TAYLER BOURKE
General Committee
Tayler currently heads QBE's national Construction Claims team, with a background in legal practice and a passion for innovation in claims management.
Outside of work, Tayler enjoys staying active and exploring Melbourne's vibrant foodie scene with a glass of champagne.
LYRA ANG
General Committee
Lyra is a Claims Solicitor at the Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee (LPLC) managing professional indemnity insurance claims for and on behalf of insured legal practitioners.
Outside of work, Lyra enjoys spending time and going on adventures with her family.
YASMINE HAMIDI
General Committee
Yasmine is an Senior Account Manager at DWF Claims managing liability portfolios for the Lloyds of London syndicates, international Insurers and Australian Coverholders in relation to personal injury claims across various Australian jurisdictions.
Outside the inbox, I’m all about travel, food, reading and staying active around Melbourne.
EMMA RICHARDSON
General Committee
Emma is an insurance veteran with nearly 15 years in the management of claims across a range of insurance classes for both Underwriters and Brokers. Currently, Emma in her role as Senior Claims Specialist at Allianz Commercial focuses on the management of Property, Energy and Construction claims within the Specialty and Major Accounts team.
In her spare time, Emma enjoys getting out in the garden, spending time at the beach with her loopy dog, Fanny the Fly Catcher and traveling to see family in New Zealand and Sweden.
MARIANNA KIRCHMANN
General Committee
Marianna is a Special Counsel in the General Insurance team at Hall & Wilcox, acting for insurer and government clients in litigated matters across a wide variety of industries.
In her spare time, Marianna enjoys travelling, reading and hosting needlessly extravagant dinner parties
REBECCA FROST
General Committee
Rebecca is the Corporate Communications Lead at Ansvar Insurance. She works in the strategy department and helps staff adapt to big changes.
She is originally from the UK and moved to Melbourne from Singapore in 2019. She likes taking on home improvement projects, as well as anything outdoorsy.
ASHLEA HAWKINS
Ashlea is a Special Counsel in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson. She acts for domestic and international insurers and a broad range of insureds in relation to professional indemnity claims, with a particular focus on construction, conveyancing, and defamation matters.
Outside of work, Ashlea enjoys spending time with her partner and daughters, playing with her energetic golden retriever, and being outdoors in general.
General Committee