SYDNEY, Monday, 13 October 2025: A dynamic new underwriting agency, Prevail, has launched, ushering in a new chapter for three longstanding, and proven, underwriting agencies.

Forged on a foundation of trust and specialised underwriting excellence, Prevail combines the trusted expertise of Mansions, Dawes and Argis to provide valuable strength and synergies for brokers and their clients.

Prevail Chief Executive Officer, David McMurdo, explained that: “Prevail represents both continuity and innovative progress at a time when clients’ risks, preferences and expectations are rapidly changing.”

“With that in mind, we’re committed to preserving and capturing everything that has worked at Mansions, Dawes and Argis over many years, while overlaying enhanced capabilities that give us a stronger platform for growth and innovation.” 

As Australia’s largest multiline insurance specialist in the niche high-net-worth segment, Prevail’s insurance products have been designed to protect the assets and lifestyles of discerning and affluent individuals. Prevail is also committed to arranging cover for Australian farmers, a cornerstone of its niche small business specialty. 

“Our focus on the future is clear; our purpose is to empower our valued brokers and partners with high quality insurance solutions across niche consumer and specialty business segments, delivering for clients who expect more from their insurance coverage,” said Mr McMurdo.  

“Today that means protecting high-net-worth individuals’ homes and cherished possessions, luxury and classic motor vehicles, high-performance motorcycles, and Australian primary producer farms. Tomorrow, it means enabling expansive solutions that resonate across a broader set of niche customer groups.” 

Mr McMurdo further explained that the creation of Prevail enables them to strengthen product lines, streamline processes through innovation, enhance client experiences and lays the groundwork for future expansion. 

Prevail’s advanced purpose-built platform, Simplafy Connect, has redefined how insurance is arranged in the niche sectors it serves. 

Prevail’s Elite Home, Elite Motor Vehicle and Elite Motorcycle insurance products are already live on Simplafy Connect, and Mr McMurdo explained that when Prevail’s Farm Elite Insurance joins Simplafy in 2026, it will become a single, streamlined, digital marketplace for brokers to access all of Prevail’s insurance solutions. 

“We’ve witnessed first-hand how Simplafy Connect has transformed the experience for brokers. They’ve told us it has resulted in more reliable service, reducing time spent on processes and paperwork, allowing for more time with their clients to address their insurance needs,” Mr McMurdo said. 

“It’s also given our underwriters more space to explore data, more time to solve complex problems, and greater freedom to enhance the quality of interactions with our broker partners.” 

Prevail is also investing in actuarial and data analytics, which McMurdo describes as “a key ingredient” to delivering the best possible service to brokers, their clients and insurer partners as well as driving innovation across various product lines.  

Looking forward, Mc Murdo said Prevail will sharpen its focus on addressing the needs of specialised sectors with plans to introduce more innovative cover options, all with an unwavering focus on delivering value to the end client. 

"Prevail is more than just another name in insurance underwriting - it's a commitment to those who value what they have earned, built, collected and cultivated." Mr McMurdo said.  

 

 

This article is intended for insurance intermediaries only and is not intended for distribution to retail clients. The Prevail Elite Home Insurance product is issued and underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited (ABN 78 003 191 035, AFSL 239545) (‘QBE’). Prevail Insurance Pty Ltd (ABN 15 096 726 895, AFSL 234437) (‘Prevail’) is authorised to distribute the Prevail Elite Home Insurance product, acting under its own AFSL, on behalf of QBE. Prevail acts under a binding authority as an agent for the insurer of the Prevail Elite Motor Insurance products, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (ABN 15 000 122 850, AFSL 234708). Prevail acts under a binding authority as an agent for the insurer of the Prevail Extra Farm Insurance product, Pacific International Insurance Pty Limited (ABN 83 169 311 193, AFSL 523921).  

Any advice provided is general only and has been prepared without taking into account your client’s objectives, financial situation or needs and may not be right for your client. To decide if this product is right for your client, your client should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (‘PDS’), Target Market Determination (‘TMD’) and Financial Services Guide (‘FSG’). The PDSs, TMDs and FSG for Prevail Elite Home Insurance, Prevail Elite Motor Insurance and Prevail Extra Farm Insurance can be obtained by contacting Prevail on 1300 188 299 or visiting www.prevailinsurance.com.au.