Steadfast-backed Ausure has acquired Coastsure Insurance Brokers, its authorised representative in Nerang, Queensland.

Ausure said last month it was looking to add to its network nationwide as demand for risk management advice grows.

Coastsure principals Rolf Van Dulst and David Beard, who both have decades of broking experience, will join the Ausure business along with their team.

“Coastsure merging with Ausure will bolster our broking business with additional size, scale and management experience,” Ausure CEO Scott McCarthy said.

“It will also see greater benefits and pathways for both Coastsure and Ausure employees, with more opportunities and options to grow and move between a large choice of roles in the business.

“This is especially relevant for young and emerging talent who will be able to start in the digital advice team and receive the support, mentoring and education to transition all the way through to becoming what is considered a senior broker.”

Mr Van Dulst will be part of the Ausure executive team as GM of broking, managing wholly owned broking businesses across the country. Adam Sloan, who previously oversaw this area, will become GM of business development, focusing on bringing in new ARs and business opportunities.

Mr Beard, who founded Coastsure in 2009, will take a leadership and mentoring role.

“Coastsure decided to become an AR of Ausure over a decade ago after we recognised the numerous synergies, particularly in respect to our cultural and professional values,” Mr Beard said.

“This natural alignment made joining the Ausure group an obvious choice in our continued evolution as a professional and proactive insurance broking service for our growing client portfolio.”