Professional Insurance Broker Solutions for Canberra

Offering tailored advice and comprehensive insurance solutions remotely, Midland Insurance supports Canberra businesses effectively, ensuring compliance with ACT-specific regulations.

Leading Insurance Broker for Canberra & ACT

For professional, responsive, and locally focused insurance services, Midland Insurance Brokers is Canberra’s trusted choice, committed to protecting your business thoroughly and reliably.

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Why Businesses in Canberra Choose Midland Insurance Brokers

We offer personalised and comprehensive insurance solutions precisely tailored for Canberra businesses.

Tailored Insurance Solutions for Canberra Businesses

Comprehensive Insurance Solutions for Canberra Businesses

Business insurance demands specific expertise and careful planning. Midland Insurance Brokers provide clearly defined, customised insurance policies designed precisely to address the unique requirements and risks your business faces.

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Tell Us About Your Canberra Business

Share your business operations, objectives, and potential risks. We’ll use this information to build personalised insurance solutions tailored specifically for your needs.

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Personalised Policy Recommendations

We provide detailed, tailored policy recommendations uniquely suited to your Canberra business operations and requirements.

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Secure Robust Coverage

Gain confidence knowing your Canberra business is protected by comprehensive insurance coverage backed by our professional brokerage team.

The Advantage of Choosing Midland Insurance Broker

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Midland Insurance – Canberra’s SME Insurance Experts

Midland Insurance Brokers offer an extensive selection of general and specialist insurance options including public liability, professional indemnity, and tailored commercial vehicle insurance, ensuring your business has comprehensive coverage.

Our expert team leverages decades of industry experience alongside our extensive network of insurers, ensuring we secure highly competitive, customised insurance solutions precisely suited to ACT businesses.

Frequently asked questions

Ask everything you need to know about our products and services.

About Using a Broker

We effectively serve Canberra businesses by providing customised virtual consultations ensuring regulatory compliance and comprehensive protection.

Yes, Canberra businesses benefit from convenient monthly installment plans tailored to their financial needs.

A local broker understands ACT’s unique regulatory environment, ensuring fully compliant and precisely tailored insurance coverage.

Our expert brokers handle claims efficiently, advocating effectively to secure prompt and favourable outcomes.

We thoroughly evaluate your business operations, risks, and goals, providing customised insurance recommendations precisely suited to your requirements.

Yes, we provide comprehensive business insurance across the ACT, tailored specifically to meet regional needs.

Business Insurance

We offer a wide range of business and personal insurance solutions tailored to your needs. These include:

  • Business Packages for small to medium businesses

  • Public & Product Liability

  • Professional Indemnity

  • Business Interruption

  • Cyber Insurance (for both business and personal risks)

  • Contract Works (for builders and contractors)

  • Directors & Officers and Management Liability

  • Marine Transit

  • Personal Accident & Life Insurance

  • Personal Asset Insurance

  • Tax Audit Cover

In addition, we have specialist cover options for industries such as film & television, breweries, distilleries, landscapers, transport & logistics operators, and more.

Not sure what’s right for your business? Just get in touch — we’ll help you identify the risks you face and build a policy that’s fit for purpose.

Yes, we work with sole traders, start-ups, and established small-to-medium businesses every day. Whether you’re a tradie, run a retail store, or provide professional services, we’ll help you build a policy that matches your risk level and budget.

In many cases, yes. Bundling your policies through one broker means fewer contacts to deal with, simplified renewals, and often better pricing. We’ll assess your situation and recommend the most efficient setup — whether that’s a bundle or keeping policies separate.

At a minimum, review your cover annually at renewal time. But if your business changes — like taking on new staff, moving locations, or buying expensive equipment — it’s a good idea to check in with your broker sooner. Your insurance should evolve with your business.

Claims & Ongoing Support

Just call or email your Midland broker — we’ll take it from there. We handle all the paperwork, speak with the insurer on your behalf, and keep you updated through the process. Our goal is to reduce the stress and get you a fair outcome quickly.

Yes. Our offices are located in Melbourne, Sydney, and the Mornington Peninsula, and we also have brokers based in Queensland, providing personalised support across the state.

While we may not have physical offices in every location, we work with clients in every state and territory. Whether you're nearby or remote, you'll have a dedicated broker who understands your industry and is available via phone, email, or video.

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Gary Perera

Senior Insurance Broker

With 35 years’ experience in the insurance industry, Gary is a Senior Insurance Broker at Midland with extensive knowledge across a wide range of business sectors. He specialises in insurance for breweries, distilleries, cafés, restaurants, and manufacturing businesses, bringing a depth of practical insight to every client engagement.

Known for his thorough and considered approach, Gary takes the time to understand how each business operates before delivering clear, tailored insurance solutions. A committed professional, he has completed numerous industry qualifications and is a proud member of ANZIIF, maintaining his expertise through ongoing education and regular engagement with industry developments.

Outside of work, Gary is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys running, football, and cricket. He remains driven by a simple principle: continuous improvement and delivering the highest standard of advice to his clients.

Angus Matheson

Angus Matheson

Senior Insurance Broker

With more than 21 years’ experience in the insurance industry, Angus is a Senior Insurance Broker specialising in Road Freight Transport insurance. He is recognised for his deep understanding of the transport sector and his ability to deliver tailored risk solutions that address the operational and commercial challenges faced by transport businesses.

Angus takes an empathetic, client-first approach, investing the time to understand each business, its priorities, and its risk profile before providing advice. A committed professional, he holds accreditations with NIBA, ANZIIF, CIP, and QPIB, and remains actively engaged with industry developments through ongoing education and professional involvement. His focus is on delivering reliable protection that supports business continuity and long-term confidence.

Sarah Grose

Sarah Grose

Senior Insurance Broker

With more than 17 years’ experience in the insurance industry -including 16 years with Midland - Sarah brings deep expertise and a genuine commitment to helping clients protect what matters most. Having held a range of roles across the business, including management positions, she has a well-rounded understanding of both client needs and the broader insurance landscape.

Sarah specialises in small to medium-sized business insurance, with particular expertise in the film and television sector, self-storage, and, more recently, breweries and distilleries. Her approach is focused on making insurance clear, practical, and tailored to each client’s circumstances. Known for her approachable and solution-focused style, Sarah builds long-term relationships grounded in trust, reliability, and understanding.

She holds a Diploma of Insurance Broking and remains actively engaged in ongoing professional development to ensure her advice stays current and relevant.

Andrew Woff

Andrew Woff

Senior Insurance Broker

With close to 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry, Andrew is a Senior Insurance Broker at Midland specialising in heavy vehicle and equipment insurance, as well as cover for breweries and distilleries. He is particularly well regarded for his ability to secure tailored, cost-effective solutions for assets involving motors, wheels, or tracks, alongside his strong understanding of the risks unique to alcohol production businesses.

Andrew works with a wide range of clients, from sole traders through to large-scale operations, and is known for his clear communication, flexible approach, and commitment to personalised service. A QPIB-accredited broker and member of NIBA, he maintains high professional standards and remains focused on delivering practical, well-considered advice.

Outside the office, Andrew is a proud father of three and an active community volunteer. His interests in music, electronics, mechanics, and brewing reflect the same curiosity and hands-on mindset he brings to his professional work.

Scott McMurtrie

Scott McMurtrie

Senior Insurance Broker

Scott is a Senior Insurance Broker with over 12 years’ experience supporting Australian small and medium-sized businesses. He specialises in tailored insurance solutions across the Film & Entertainment, Transport, and Manufacturing sectors, delivering advice that reflects each client’s specific risks and operations.

With a strong focus on understanding how businesses work in practice, Scott provides clear, relevant cover recommendations backed by ongoing professional development and industry engagement.

Outside the office, he enjoys AFL, soccer, and music, and values building long-term client relationships founded on trust and reliability.

Beau Runnalls

Beau Runnalls

Senior Insurance Broker

Beau is a senior insurance broker at Midland with seven years of industry experience supporting businesses across Australia. He works across a broad range of sectors, with particular expertise in earthmoving, heavy equipment, trades, and the winery industry.

Known for his attention to detail and measured approach, Beau focuses on delivering insurance solutions that are clear, practical, and free from unnecessary complexity. He remains actively engaged in professional development, ensuring his advice reflects current industry standards and best practice.

Beau places strong value on collaboration and long-term client relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys golf and football, reflecting his team-oriented mindset and active approach both professionally and personally.

Alex Petkovic

Alex Petkovic

Senior Insurance Broker  |  Development & Service

With 27 years of experience in the insurance industry, Alex is a senior broker at Midland, recognised for his depth of knowledge, attention to detail, and straightforward approach. While he works across a broad range of businesses, he has a particular focus on clients in the construction and building sectors.

Committed to keeping insurance clear and practical, Alex places a strong emphasis on honesty and client-first advice. He remains actively engaged with industry developments through ongoing professional development and research, and is also a natural mentor, regularly supporting and guiding emerging brokers within the team.

Joshua-Kerr

Joshua Kerr

National Sales Manager

Joshua is Midland’s National Sales Manager, with more than two decades of experience in the insurance industry. His expertise spans a wide range of insurance solutions, with particular depth in the winery and brewery sectors.

Taking a considered, people-focused approach, Joshua works closely with clients to understand how their businesses operate and the risks they face, allowing him to deliver insurance solutions that are both practical and relevant. He is known for his ability to make complex insurance concepts clear and approachable.

Outside of work, Joshua has a strong connection to community, having spent several years coaching junior basketball and serving as Vice President of a children’s basketball club. Staying closely attuned to industry developments, he is committed to helping clients make informed insurance decisions that support their long-term success.

Justin-Lane

Justin Lane

Director

Justin is a Director at Midland and has been part of the business since 2003. With more than two decades of experience, he works closely with small businesses across Australia, helping them secure insurance solutions that genuinely reflect the way they operate.

Known for his practical, solution-focused approach, Justin places strong emphasis on clarity, reliability, and long-term client relationships. His depth of industry knowledge and consistent, hands-on service have seen him become a trusted adviser to many business owners over time.

Damien Lane

Director

Since 2001, Damien has been central to Midland’s evolution, bringing more than two decades of industry experience and a strong commitment to client-focused service. His expertise spans a wide range of sectors, with recognised depth in the brewery and distillery space.

Working with independent brewers across Australia, Damien helps clients navigate complex operational risks with practical, grounded advice. He is known for his industry knowledge, clear communication, and ability to build enduring client relationships.

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