Antipodean Underwriting: Australia's Independent Insurance Underwriting Agency
Antipodean Underwriting presents a strategic investment opportunity to participate in Australia's newest truly independent insurance underwriting agency. With a focus on the underserved SME market and a commitment to employee ownership, Antipodean is positioned to revolutionise the insurance industry in Australia.
Key Investment Details
- Capital Raising: AUD$1,080,000
- Shares Available: 1,000,000
- Price Per Share: AUD$1.08
- Equity Offered: 10% of company
- Minimum Investment: AUD$500,000
Why Invest in Antipodean Underwriting?
Market Opportunity
- The Australian insurance market writes AUD$59.3 billion in gross written premium annually
- Approximately 55% of this market is placed through intermediaries
- Strong focus on the SME market, which accounts for 98.2% of all Australian businesses
Unique Competitive Advantages
- Australia's only truly independent, employee-owned underwriting agency
- Complete independence from broker ownership, eliminating conflicts of interest
- Proprietary digital platform (Rate-AU) enabling 24/7 broker access
- No legacy systems or historical losses to contend with
- Australian ownership and control
Experienced Leadership Team
- Led by industry veteran Jaydon Burke-Douglas, with over 20 years of insurance experience
- Former COO and General Counsel at Professional Risk Underwriting
- Management team brings together over 75 years of combined insurance industry expertise
- Proven track record in underwriting, legal compliance, claims management, and financial operations
Growth Strategy
- Targeting break-even within 24 months
- Projected EBITDA of AUD$2.7M by year 5
- Clear exit strategy with industry standard valuations of 10-16x EBITDA for successful agencies
- Initial focus on Allied Health with planned expansion to comprehensive product suite
Use of Funds
- AFSL Acquisition: AUD$50,000
- IT Platform Development: AUD$750,000
- Marketing and Business Development: AUD$50,000
- Working Capital: AUD$150,000
Don't miss this opportunity to invest in the ground floor of what we believe will become a significant force in the Australian insurance market, offering a new model that better serves brokers, employees, and ultimately, the end clients.
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