Income Protection from the Best

Australian Income Protection has a policy to practice good corporate governance; therefore, all of our directors have been assessed to have appropriate competencies to perform their roles. Our chairman is entirely independent of the company.

The Board is headed by:

Steve Gibbs
- Independent Chairperson

Most recently served for eight years as the CEO of ARIA (Australian Reward Investment Alliance).
Steve has over 25 years experience within the superannuation and industrial relations areas, and continues to sit on numerous Boards.
He has earned numerous industry awards, both individually and at a corporate level.
Bachelor of Economics (Monash), MBA (Monash).

Ted Lovelee DIP F.S. (Broking & Underwriting), QPIB
- Managing Director

Founding director of Australian Income Protection.
Ted has had extensive involvement within the Union movement and industry groups.
Commenced working in the financial services sector in 1989, including the insurance and superannuation industries, generating a new market for Income Protection.
Diploma in Financial Services, Insurance Broking.

Chris Raper
- Director

2003 – 2007 Deputy and Assistant Director General, NSW Premier’s Department (now Department of Premier & Cabinet) Simultaneously Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment and Delegated Employer of the public service for industrial matters
1999 – 2003 Director Employee Relations – Public Sector Management Office (PSMO)
1970 – 1999 Miscellaneous Workers Union / Liquor Hospitality & Miscellaneous Workers Union

Duncan Lovelee
- Claims Director

Joined Australian Income Protection in 2004.
Responsible for managing Australian Income Protection claims team and services, making sure all clients benefit from highest levels of customer satisfaction. Duncan is also responsible for new business development as well as the delivery of tailored products and services, meeting the needs and expectations of individual clients.
Duncan has worked in all departments of the business from accounts, claims and administration to management and broking services for Australian Income Protection. As part of this, Duncan has gained considerable experience and knowledge of insurance industry and what allows Australian Income Protection provide superior quality services and insurance products today.