Our Team
Kerrie Boyd - President
Kerrie is a Senior Loss Adjuster with Charles Taylor, bringing over 30 years of experience across the insurance industry. Her career spans insurance, loss adjusting, restoration, and building companies, providing a well-rounded perspective on claims management, property loss assessment, and dispute resolution. Throughout her career, Kerrie has also held a range of people and business management roles, leading teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders. Kerrie specialises in the management and adjustment of commercial, residential, and strata claims, working collaboratively with insurers, brokers, policyholders, builders, and service providers to achieve practical, fair, and timely resolutions. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kerrie is passionate about supporting industry development, fostering professional networks, and encouraging greater diversity within the insurance sector. Drawing on her extensive experience, she actively mentors and supports industry professionals and is proud to be a co-founder of Women in Insurance Tasmania, an initiative dedicated to connecting, developing, and empowering women across the insurance industry.
Linda Bennett - Vice President
Linda Bennett is an experienced insurance professional with more than 30 years in the Australian insurance industry. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise in operations, compliance, and governance, with a strong focus on driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous business improvement.Linda is recognised for her collaborative leadership style and her commitment to building strong relationships across the industry. She is passionate about supporting best practice, developing people, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.Alongside her professional career, Linda is actively involved with the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) and Women in Insurance Tasmania through leadership and mentoring initiatives, contributing to the growth and development of the insurance profession. She is passionate about supporting emerging professionals, encouraging diversity, and strengthening connections across the industry.
Debbie Spandonis - Vice President
With over two decades of experience as a leader and qualified practising insurance broker, Deb brings deep expertise in risk, insurance and business management.
As the winner of the 2025 NIBA Broker of the Year Award (VIC/TAS), Deb engages actively through roles with the National Insurance Brokers Association, Women in Insurance (TAS) and the Australian Insurance Law Association (TAS), championing initiatives that elevate our field and advocating for community impact through dedicated service and support.
Neamh O'Driscoll
Neamh is currently working as an Internal Loss Adjuster at Crawford & Company and has been in this role for 2 years. Prior to beginning with Crawford, she worked as a receptionist in a dental clinic and a real estate agency. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog Archie.
Jo King - Committee Member
With 20+ years in the insurance industry, Jo, began her career at Oamps in 2001, working in the Hobart and Cairns offices, while earning her Diploma in Broking. She then spent a year at Willis and 5 years at CGU. After starting a family, Jo returned to the industry with Ruralco, which later merged with Ausure. Jo then took on a National Management role based in Hobart, for Ausure, and in recent years has been overseeing the Tasmanian operations. She is involved in various initiatives, including participating in the Hollard Aspire Women Leaders program, which aims to develop female leaders in the insurance industry. Jo has over 24 years of experience in the insurance sector and is known for her expertise and professionalism
