Sydney-based managing general agent Miramar Group has appointed Kenny Thom as head of financial lines – tailored risk, the company announced on Tuesday.
Based in Melbourne, Thom brings over 20 years of experience in financial lines insurance and underwriting. He joins Miramar from American International Group (AIG), where he served as senior casualty underwriter – major accounts practice. Prior to that, Thom managed the Casualty and Financial Lines portfolio at Victorian Managed Insurance Authority and was account manager for professional risks at Austbrokers Countrywide.
Over the last decade, Thom has managed financial lines and underwriting for several insurers, including LMI Group, Ansvar Insurance Australia, Allianz Australia Limited, and Vero.
Thom’s appointment follows two recent hires to Miramar’s commercial underwriting team, with Suki Chan joining as property underwriter and Sherman Chan as underwriting support officer.
Launched on 1 April 2026, Miramar Group combines seven underwriting agencies under one brand. The business, owned by Steadfast Group, unites Interruption Underwriting Agencies, Miramar, Quanta, PI Direct, Pint Underwriting, Platinum Placement Solutions, and Procover, offering commercial, financial lines, and speciality insurance products.
