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Anthony Nihill does his best work when a deal stops going to plan. As a finance strategist at Infinity Group Australia, he knows applications can fall outside policy, serviceability can tighten and lenders can decline scenarios that first looked viable.
“I have a strong ‘never give up’ mindset, particularly when it comes to helping clients achieve their goals,” he says. Rather than treating those moments as roadblocks, he treats them as problems to solve, and he would rather keep working a tough scenario until a path opens than tell a client it cannot be done.
The results of that persistence show up in what clients say afterwards. Nihill has earned more than 250 five-star reviews, which he takes as evidence that the effort put in up front shows at the other end. For a broker measured on service, it is about as direct a verdict as clients can give.
What underpins those reviews is the finance strategist’s ability to build rapport and connect with clients on a relatable, human level. Clients are frequently working through complex and sometimes stressful decisions, so putting them at ease matters to him as much as the technical detail.
Nihill avoids overly technical language, keeping the process clear and straightforward so clients feel comfortable, engaged and confident in the decisions they are making. He wants people to feel they can ask questions and be open about their situation, and that they are genuinely being heard. He sums it up simply: “That level of trust early on tends to carry through the entire relationship.”
96 Eugaree Street, Southport, QLD 4215
0484 588 769
anthony.nihill@infinity.com.au
linkedin.com/in/anthony-nihill
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Anthony Nihill
Finance Strategist Infinity Group Australia
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2018–2022
2023
2025
2026
2026
2018–2022: Various roles in consumer lending prior to joining Infinity Group Australia
2022: Joined Infinity Group Australia as Broker Support Officer, commenced Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking
2018–2022
Promoted to Finance Strategist at Infinity Group Australia
2023
Recognised as Australian Broker 5-Star Broker for outstanding client service
2025
Awarded Australian Broker 5-Star Broker recognition for the second consecutive year
2026
Recognised for the second consecutive year as Australian Broker’s 5-Star Broker
2026
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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
Much of Nihill’s focus goes on setting clear, realistic expectations, since clients often arrive with assumptions about timelines, borrowing capacity or approval that lender policies and market conditions will not always support. “My approach to understanding a client’s aims is centred around asking the right questions early and really taking the time to listen, rather than jumping straight into a solution,” he says.
Nihill aims for an open, conversational discussion in which a client feels comfortable being transparent about what they want to achieve, whether that is buying a property, investing or improving their position. “Where this becomes challenging is balancing the need to deliver a high level of service, while also being direct and realistic about what is achievable,” he says.
Broking was not the plan when Nihill started out. “I didn’t always have a clear plan to become a mortgage broker,” he says. He spent time exploring different roles before a broker support position revealed a natural affinity for the work. He has not tied himself to a single niche since, preferring the broad, adaptable skill set that a wide range of client scenarios demands.
What holds his client relationships together is consistency: delivering the outcome agreed at the outset and keeping communication clear throughout. This straightforward formula is what brings borrowers back and prompts them to refer others and one that has quietly built a client base willing to vouch for him.
“My approach to understanding a client’s aims is centred around asking the right questions early and really taking the time to listen, rather than jumping straight into a solution”
Anthony Nihill, Infinity Group Australia
“I have a strong ‘never give up’ mindset, particularly when it comes to helping clients achieve their goals”
Anthony Nihill, Infinity Group Australia