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.
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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.
LYRA ANG
Membership Officer
Lyra is a Senior Associate in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson. She specialises in professional indemnity insurance claims and coverage advice.
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On the flip side, Lyra enjoys spending time and going on adventures with her family.
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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.
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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 an 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.
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In her spare time, Anthea enjoys travelling and exploring new restaurants with friends.
General Committee
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ELIF BARDAN
Elif is a Senior Associate in the General Liability team at Lander & Rogers. She acts for both insurers and self-insured clients in defence of casualty claims.
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In her spare time, Elif enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling and cooking.
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.
YASMINE HAMIDI
General Committee
Yasmine is an Account Manager at Proclaim 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.
SOPHIE HENDERSON
General Committee
Sophie is a Partner in the Forensic Accounting Services division of Sedgwick. She assesses economic loss for insurers and lawyers across a wide range of industries, with a specialisation in complex business interruption claims across mining, energy and manufacturing.
Outside of work, she enjoys travel and sharing wine with friends.
MARIANNA KIRCHMANN
General Committee
Marianna is a Senior Associate 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
CLAIRE LACEY
General Committee
Claire is an Associate in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson, acting for insurers across a wide portfolio of motor, property, liability and indemnity claims.
In her spare time, Claire enjoys spending time with her partner and two pugs and having brunch with friends.
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.
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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.