Simplyaskit meets Insurance Adviser, Mark Butler from Safeguard Life

How long have you been involved in the insurance industry?

Since 2002

What is the name of your business?

Safeguard Life

Where are you located?

428 Little Bourke St, Melbourne

Do you specialise in a particular type of insurance?
Business & Personal Risk Insurance (Life, TPD, Trauma, Income Protection, Business Expenses)

What do you love about being an insurance adviser?

Apart from meeting and building relationships with a variety of great people, it is very satisfying to help my clients achieve peace of mind when they most need it by knowing they are adequately protected financially.

What’s your point of difference?

Business Cover, which is a massive underinsured part of the business world.

Buy/Sell and Key man cover (Capital & Revenue Protection) is not generally advised well in the market and we help facilitate this product with a client’s Accountant and or Legal professional to protect their business properly should something untoward happen. It helps eliminates the financial stress on their business partners and families.

How important is insurance for individuals and their families? 

Protecting yourself and your family is extremely important, I think grasping this concept is vital for everyone.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? 

“Why sip from a tea cup when you can drink from the river“ and ‘Look after the best interests of your client and the rest will take care of itself.’

What are your favourite hobbies?

AFL, Cricket, Golf, most other sports, major events, meeting people, travel, and red wine.

Who will win the AFL premiership in 2016?

Sydney Swans

How are you involved in the local community?

An active committee member of a group called the Irvine Club based in Melbourne that has raised over $1M for smaller needy charities over the past 12 years.