Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Insurance Broker in North Ryde
Established in 1960, Driessen Insurance Brokers has built a legacy of trust and expertise in the insurance industry. As a family-owned business spanning three generations, we prioritise understanding our clients' unique needs to deliver tailored solutions. Our team combines over 60 years of collective experience with a commitment to transparency, ensuring clients receive optimal coverage and support during critical moments.We operate as a Steadfast Network Broker, upholding rigorous professional standards while maintaining the personal touch that defines our service. Our focus remains steadfast: advocating for clients, not insurers, and fostering long-term relationships built on reliability and care.
Services
Business Package Insurance
Cyber Insurance
Professional Indemnity
Workers Compensation
Boat Insurance
Public Liability
Strata Insurance
Home and Contents
Trade Credit Insurance
Machinery Breakdown
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of family-led insurance expertise tailored to client needs.
- Our team provides high-touch personal service with deep industry knowledge.
- We specialise in sourcing cost-effective policies without compromising coverage quality.
- Our claims management process prioritises rapid resolution and client support.
- We work exclusively in clients' interests, maintaining independence from insurers.
Associations and certifications
- Steadfast Group Limited
- Insurance Brokers Code of Practice
Services
Business Package Insurance
Our Business Package Insurance offers comprehensive protection for small to medium enterprises. Tailored policies combine liability coverage, property protection, and business interruption safeguards. We assess each client's operational risks to eliminate unnecessary endorsements while ensuring critical exposures are covered, providing peace of mind for business owners focused on growth.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
This essential coverage protects service providers against claims arising from professional errors or negligence. Our policies address legal costs and compensation payments for alleged breaches of duty, ensuring professionals can operate with confidence. We specialise in structuring policies that align with industry-specific risk profiles and regulatory requirements.
Workers Compensation Insurance
Mandatory coverage for employers, this insurance protects against work-related injury or illness claims. We help businesses navigate regulatory compliance while securing competitive premiums. Our support extends to claims management assistance, promoting workplace safety, and minimising premium increases through risk mitigation strategies.
Boat and Pleasure Craft Insurance
Specialised protection for boat owners covering physical damage, third-party liability, and medical expenses. Policies accommodate recreational watercraft usage, including additional coverage options for racing or water sports. We ensure comprehensive protection against theft, storms, and accidental damage while maintaining competitive premium structures.
Cyber Insurance
This modern necessity safeguards businesses against cyber threats and data breaches. Our policies cover incident response costs, business interruption losses, and legal liabilities arising from cyber incidents. We work with clients to assess digital risk exposure and implement appropriate coverage limits aligned with their operational vulnerabilities.
People
Leo Driessen
Director
Second-generation insurance professional with over 40 years' experience, maintaining family commitment to client advocacy. Specialises in commercial risk management while upholding personal service standards established by founder Paul Driessen.
Bernadette Driessen
Company Secretary
Integral to business operations for three decades, ensuring regulatory compliance and administrative excellence. Her organisational expertise supports seamless service delivery across personal and commercial insurance portfolios.
Angela Driessen-Clancy
Director
Third-generation leader combining modern insurance practices with family values. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client relationships, ensuring continuity of the business's client-first philosophy.
Questions
What types of insurance do you specialise in?
We provide comprehensive commercial and personal insurance solutions, including business packages, professional indemnity, workers compensation, marine insurance, and strata coverage.
How do I make a claim?
Contact us immediately via phone for emergencies or use our mobile-friendly claim form. Provide incident details, photographic evidence, and documentation to expedite processing.
Are you independent from insurance companies?
Yes, we work exclusively in clients' interests, maintaining broker independence to source optimal coverage solutions without insurer influence.
Do you offer policy reviews?
We recommend annual reviews to ensure coverage aligns with evolving needs, identifying potential gaps or redundancies in existing insurance arrangements.
How are premiums determined?
Premiums reflect risk assessments, coverage limits, and policy exclusions. We negotiate terms to eliminate unnecessary costs while maintaining essential protections for each client.
Can you assist with risk management?
Yes, we provide tailored risk mitigation strategies to reduce claim likelihood, including safety protocol recommendations and coverage optimisation for business continuity.
