A new era for the insurer that grows to give

We are pleased to share that Jason Hammond, pictured above, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Ansvar Insurance, effective 10 March 2026, following the planned retirement of our outgoing CEO, Warren Hutcheon.

Jason joins Ansvar with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, including senior leadership roles at QBE Insurance.  Jason brings deep capability in commercial insurance and broker distribution, together with a strong alignment with Ansvar’s values, and a commitment to organisations that serve vulnerable people and communities.

Commenting on the appointment, Helen Thornton, Chair of Ansvar’s Board said:

“The Board is delighted to welcome Jason Hammond to Ansvar. His leadership approach, purpose-driven mindset and strong commercial acumen make him the right person to guide the next chapter of our strategy. Ansvar exists to support organisations that protect vulnerable people and communities, and Jason brings a clear commitment to that mission. We are confident he will continue to build on our strengths and support our people, partners and customers with stability and ambition.”

Jason Hammond said:

“I am honoured to join Ansvar at such an important moment in its story. Ansvar has a long and respected history serving specialist sectors such as care, community, education, and faith. I am looking forward to listening, learning and getting to know our people, brokers, customers and partners. Ansvar has strong values and deep technical capability, and I am excited to support the team as we continue to strengthen our specialist offering and deliver for the organisations who rely on us.”

The Ansvar Board acknowledges Warren Hutcheon’s leadership and his role in strengthening Ansvar’s position as Australia’s most trusted specialist commercial insurer having made a significant contribution to the organisation, its people and the specialist sectors it serves over the last 12 years.