The archive
Timeline
Early years
Personal
Childhood in Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat
Schooling, family life and early interests in animals, travel and practical work.
Before 2014
Career
Study and work outside insurance
Psychology and counselling studies, veterinary studies, trades and hospitality work.
2014
Career
Entered insurance
Deferred veterinary studies to help with the family's financial planning and insurance business.
2014–2024
Career
Developed family-business experience
Progressed through the insurance business and later took on substantial management responsibility.
2022–2024
Business
Independent brokerage foundations
The period associated with establishing Still Insured.
July 2024
Business
Still Insured corporate milestone
Company and business activity recorded from July 2024.
December 2024
Business
Acquired the family insurance portfolio
Acquisition of David J Still & Associates into Still Insured.
Early 2025
Business
Integrated the family business
Rebranding and continued development of the brokerage.
18 July 2025
Awards
Won Vic/Tas Young Broker of the Year
NIBA/Vero regional award at Sofitel Melbourne.
2025
Community
Bloomfield community experience
Took part in community recovery and developed public commentary on protection gaps.
21 October 2025
Awards
Won National Young Broker of the Year
NIBA/Vero national award on the Gold Coast.
2026
Media
Featured in national insurance media
Interviews and articles on complex risks, underwriting relationships and industry reform.
2026
Awards
Won Australia Underwriting Broker of the Year
Insurance Business Australia Awards, alongside separate Excellence Awardee recognition.
September 2026
Community
Fitzroy Crossing community visit
Young Broker alumni community activities in the Kimberley.
October 2026
Speaking
NIBA Convention speaking appearances
A professional masterclass and a future-ready broking panel.
2026 onward
Innovation
StillOS and specialist venture development
Ongoing work on insurance technology, branded distribution and potential underwriting opportunities.