Brisbane-based Ryno Underwriting has rebranded as ShieldCover from October as part of a business growth strategy.

The change separates the underwriting division from Ryno Insurance, which will continue to focus on the enthusiast motoring sector while ShieldCover will focus exclusively on servicing the broker market.

Founder and MD Greg Rynenberg says the agency model is “receiving a fresh new look” to establish itself as a more prominent market player.

"With Ryno Insurance and Ryno Underwriting both continuing to grow in two different markets with two different audiences, it makes sense to give Ryno Underwriting an independent brand,” Mr Rynenberg said.

“While the ShieldCover brand is a little different, the agency is not being reinvented – rather, revitalised.”

ShieldCover is a division of East West Insurance Brokers and specialises in blue collar, hospitality, property owners and small retailers.