About Us
Avatar is a specialist brokerage working with developers of innovative solutions for key world issues.
Our Firm
Avatar Brokers has been one of Australia's leading insurance specialist brokerages for over 20 years.
As industry pioneers and a fully autonomous brokerage, we stand at the forefront of specialisation, catering to innovative enterprises. Our expert knowledge empowers us to deliver progressive risk management solutions.
The principal goal of Avatar is to provide specialist insurance broking services to companies that develop innovative technology.
Our key advantage is objective, in-depth research on industry-specific exposures. Avatar understands the unique requirements of your industry and takes the time to understand the specific issues and challenges facing your business. Avatar’s notable expertise in the life sciences and technology sector aims to deliver real financial and business benefits.
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Unmatched excellence in broking
Specialised and dynamic placement skills
Personable, collaborative and results driven service
Extensive industry knowledge and experience
Superior claims management
Diverse alternate risk transfer expertise
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We act for 36% of the ASX-listed Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences sector
We are a market leader in placement for emerging risks
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70% of our client base is derived from technology, life sciences, green energy and related service providers
Our Distinction
In life sciences, precision matters. So does your insurance.
As the only endorsed broker for key life science bodies, Avatar brings unmatched expertise and genuine care to protect what matters most. Discover how we tailor coverage to your mission, your risks, and your future.
Our Name and Logo
Avatar is derived from the Sanskrit word avatāra, “descent” (of a deity from heaven).
In English, Avatar has multiple meanings:
The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form.
An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype
A new personification of a familiar idea
An image representing a user in a multi-user virtual reality space.
The Avatar logo shows the Sanskrit symbol véda – knowledge.
The name and logo were selected because they represent our over-riding vision: “To be the very best in our field.”.
To be the best in our field
As Knowledge Experts
We prioritise knowing our clients and their business; our client-centric focus provides our competitive edge in a complex marketplace, measured by optimal outcomes for the people we serve.
As Resource Providers and Partners
Our business is an extension of our clients. We centre ourselves on client-focused, collaborative relationships with a long-term perspective and build a foundation of value with reliable and knowledgeable partners. This allows us to simplify our client’s risk transfer experience & provide focused insights that help improve business performance.
As an Employer
Our people are our main asset. We invest in each other because we win or lose as a team. We want to support our employees in getting where they want to go.
Our Values
We do this through
Collaboration with our clients, partners and peers
We conduct our business with complete transparency. We hold the company and ourselves accountable in all our practices. We believe that real collaboration creates respectful sharing of perspectives, enhanced creativity, greater efficiency, fewer misunderstandings, and greater trust.
Embracing challenges
Our clients work in ambitious and challenging enterprises; they deserve excellence and innovation. We strive to create the best client-centred program designs in the market, and our passion for our core purpose gives us the courage to reach beyond our comfort zone to try new and unconventional ideas.
Innovation and Empowerment
We are self-starters willing to take calculated risks and solve our clients’ needs creatively. We work passionately to retain the entrepreneurial spirit that created our firm and encourage all our staff to act as leaders.
The Insurance Brokers Code of Practice
We subscribe to the Insurance Brokers Code of Practice.
The Insurance Brokers Code of Practice aims to enhance and promote the professionalism & standing of NIBA members & further increase community confidence in insurance brokers. It includes a set of service standards that guide insurance brokers who subscribe to the Code on how to act when providing insurance broking services to consumers. These service standards form the basis for the Code’s specific obligations.
If you are interested in obtaining more information about this important industry initiative, you can contact NIBA at www.niba.com.au or access the Code directly here.