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Darren Hayes appointed as FTA’s Senior General Liability Underwriter for NSW/ACT

Hayes specialises in commercial liability, bringing over 20 years of experience at multiple insurance firms across Australia.
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FTA Insurance has named Darren Hayes as its Senior General Liability Underwriter for NSW and ACT, the business announced on LinkedIn on Thursday.

Hayes joins from DUAL Australia, where he spent over two years as Head of General Liability. With more than 20 years of industry experience, he has built a career in commercial liability at companies including Ansvar Insurance Australia, Enstar Group, Wellington Underwriting, and QBE Insurance.

In its post, FTA Insurance highlighted Hayes’ deep broker partnerships and excellent portfolio management, adding: “Darren’s all about sustainable portfolios, disciplined practices, and finding solutions for even the toughest liability risks.”

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