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Dean Naylor has made his name on the deals that are not straightforward. When a file involves a tricky income structure, a self-managed super fund (SMSF) or a thorny policy issue, he is the broker clients turn to, and by his account he has settled deals that others could not get done. The finance strategist at Infinity Group Australia counts the trust that reputation has earned him as his biggest achievement.
Naylor did not start with a rigid plan. He got into finance wanting to help people make better decisions, and broking clicked once he had real exposure to lending and property. From there, he set about getting good technically, working around strong operators and building the reputation for getting deals done that now precedes him.
“A lot of brokers can do the simple stuff, but I’m comfortable in scenarios where things aren’t straightforward,” Naylor says. His strongest quality is the ability to take a complex scenario and turn it into a clear, workable solution, breaking a problem down quickly and giving clients a straight path forward. Doing that keeps a deal moving and builds a lot of trust.
96 Eugaree Street, Southport, QLD 4215
0948 351 140
dean.naylor@infinity.com.au
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Dean Naylor
Finance Strategist Infinity Group Australia
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2017–2019
2020–2021
2021–2022
2022–2023
2024–Present
Team Leader at The Star Entertainment Group, Gold Coast, QLD
2017–2019
Hospitality Consultant at Light Years Restaurant, Gold Coast, QLD
2020–2021
Credit Analyst at Mortgage Choice, Gold Coast, QLD
2021–2022
Mortgage Broker at Mortgage Choice, Springwood and Gold Coast, QLD
2022–2023
Finance Strategist at Infinity Group Australia
Australian Broker’s 5-Star Broker 2025 and 2026
2024–Present
Milestones
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
Rather than tie himself to a single market, Naylor works largely in complex territory: SMSF lending, investors building out portfolios, first home buyer loans and deals with non-standard income or policy hurdles. For the Gold Coast-based finance strategist, it is less about a particular niche than about handling situations where the deal is not simple, which is where he believes he adds the most value.
The way Naylor works is ownership-driven and results-focused. “If a client comes to me, I see it through properly. No shortcuts, no passing the buck,” he says. He keeps things direct, starting with the right questions and listening to what a client wants short and long term, then maps a clear path and structures the deal around their goals rather than simply what a lender will approve. Managing volume and complexity at once is the constant test, and he meets it with strong process, clear structure on every file, tight communication and a team he leans on when a deal demands it.
Most of Naylor’s business as a mortgage broker comes from referrals and repeat clients, and he puts that down to results rather than chasing leads. “If you consistently get deals done, especially the harder ones, people talk,” he says. For him, a satisfied client got clarity and certainty, not just a loan. They understood the plan, the risks and the outcome from the start, with no surprises along the way.
For all the complexity he takes on, Naylor sums up his edge in plain terms. “I do what I say I’m going to do, keep clients informed and follow things through,” he says. He believes it is that combination, reliability deal after deal and a comfort in the situations others find too hard, that ultimately sets him apart.
“I do what I say I’m going to do, keep clients informed and follow things through”
Dean Naylor, Infinity Group Australia
“A lot of brokers can do the simple stuff, but I’m comfortable in scenarios where things aren’t straightforward”
Dean Naylor, Infinity Group Australia