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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Having accumulated over 35 years of experience in the banking and finance sector, Vicki Manaras has explored various avenues, finding her most rewarding role as a business relationship manager. In this capacity, she looks after the third-party broker network.
Manaras finds joy in working alongside brokers and aggregators to accomplish impressive results, building strong bonds within NSW and the ACT. Brokers appreciate her passion for ensuring deals are closed promptly and recognise the hard work and dedication she puts into supporting them.
Level 11, 324 Queen St, Brisbane, QLD 4000
0437 083 106
vmanaras@auswidebank.com.au
linkedin.com/in/vicki-manaras-93b78166
auswidebank.com.au
Vicki Manaras
Business Relationship Manager
Auswide Bank
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
2003–2006
2006–2013
2013–2017
2017–present
2018–present
Mobile Lending Manager at Suncorp
2003–
2006
Assistant Regional Manager at Bank of Queensland
2006–
2013
National Operations Manager at Qantas Credit Union
2013–
2017
Business Relationship Manager at Auswide Bank
Voted Top 10% Nationally in the Brokerpedia BDM Awards
Nominated for Best Bank BDM at the Better Business Awards
2017–
present
State Manager/BDM at Specialist Finance Group
2018–
present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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