Gallagher Bassett (GB) is delighted to announce that Scott Newland, General Manager – Government & Long-Tail Claims, has been recognised by Insurance Business Australia as a 2020 Young Gun, an annual award program showcasing the insurance industry's future leaders.

This recognition spotlights high-achievers aged 35 or under who demonstrate an impressive level of accomplishment and leadership.

They represent the future of the Australian insurance industry and the leadership skills they demonstrate will make them role models for the insurance professionals of tomorrow.

As GB’s youngest General Manager, Scott oversees a core complement of 160 team members who manage a diverse range of complex general insurance portfolios across State and Federal Government clients.

Scott has significantly improved customer outcomes and driven the implementation of best-in-class claims management technology. He is passionate about developing GB’s next generation of leaders and honoured to be named as a 2020 Young Gun, saying,

“I’m driven to support our clients through the ever-changing landscape of the insurance industry and provide them with innovative solutions. It’s important for us to continue challenging ourselves to enhance client outcomes. Leading GB’s Government and Long-Tail team is incredibly dynamic and rewarding.”

Scott has embedded himself within the claims operations throughout his career. He continues to shape the industry through thought leadership, championing human-centric technological augmentation and nurturing expertise through employee development.

Scott also strongly believes in the value diversity brings to the industry:

“I fundamentally believe that we make better business decisions if we have diversity in thinking. A diverse mix of voices leads to more informed discussions, decisions and outcomes for everyone. It strengthens our innovative capacity and ultimately contributes to the success of our industry.”

Scott’s stewardship and performance responsibilities extend to identification of emerging risk within the industry, and adapting operations to respond to those risks to deliver unparalleled claims service to GB’s clients.

Brad Smith, Chief Operating Officer, recognised Scott’s potential as an emerging leader early on:

“In less than a year, Scott earned his right to join our senior leadership team as General Manager – Government and Long-Tail Claims. Since that time, Scott has become a trusted advisor to our business and his natural analytical and critical thinking capabilities continue to aid his professional development.

I look forward to watching Scott continue his professional development whilst nurturing the relationships across his various teams and clients.”

GB is Australia’s general insurance claims management specialist. We offer tailored claims management solutions to insurers, brokers, underwriting agencies, businesses and government departments, covering all classes of general insurance.

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