When your business runs on red dirt and diesel, you need a Goldfields insurance broker who speaks the same language and actually shows up when it counts.
That’s why Surefire Insurance Brokers has strengthened its Goldfields presence with Michael Aitken now permanently based in Kalgoorlie, backed by a team of specialists across Claims management, pricing, client solutions, and product innovation. Not admin support but the right people who negotiate with insurers, design cover that actually fits, and fight for you when things go sideways.
This isn’t about opening an office and hoping for the best. It’s about building on our Goldfields foundation with the kind of permanent, specialist support that matches the scale and stakes of the work happening across the region every single day.
Here’s what most brokers don’t tell you.
When you’re operating heavy machinery in remote locations, dealing with complex contractor relationships, and managing genuine catastrophic risk, a phone call to a distant metro office doesn’t always cut it.
You need someone who:
The Goldfields region continues to be one of Australia’s most significant mining centres, producing almost 70 percent of all gold in Australia and supporting thousands of jobs across drilling, blasting, earthmoving, and mining services.
As a dedicated Goldfields insurance broker, we understand that operations of this scale require insurance that matches the stakes. That’s the standard we’re building in Kalgoorlie, and it’s backed by the kind of team that doesn’t learn about mining from a handbook.
Leading our Goldfields division is Andrija Niketic, a highly respected broking professional with deep expertise in industrial and technical insurance. He’s joined by Kalgoorlie-based Michael Aitken, who knows the region’s operations and has deep knowledge of the industries in the area. They are supported by Michaela Barry, Luke Riou and Lee Houreau who are widely trusted by our existing client base for their hands-on approach and industry knowledge.
This team has been shaped and mentored by Geoff O’Regan, whose broking legacy in the Goldfields stretches back to 1997. That’s not just experience, it’s institutional knowledge about what works, what fails, and what clients actually need when the pressure’s on.
We’ve also made seven strategic appointments across pricing, client solutions, and product innovation. These aren’t admin roles. They’re specialists who ensure our Goldfields clients get the same market access, negotiating power, and claims support as our largest accounts.
If you’re running equipment, moving materials, or providing services to the mining and resources sector in the Goldfields, here’s what you get with a specialist Goldfields insurance broker on the ground:
Let’s be clear, the Goldfields isn’t new territory for Surefire, we’ve been insuring operations here for years. But as our clients have grown, so have the risks, the contract requirements, and the complexity of getting insurance that actually protects what you’ve built.
As a dedicated Goldfields insurance broker, we understand that generic brokers treat mining like any other industry. They don’t understand why a $50,000 faulty workmanship limit won’t help when flyrock damages infrastructure, or why your public liability needs to automatically cover the Principal, or why gaps between equipment and liability policies can leave you exposed on multi-contractor sites.
We do. And now we’ve put the team in place to prove it.
Whether you’re an established contractor with a fleet of gear or a growing business looking to tender for larger work, the right insurance isn’t just about ticking a box, it’s about having the confidence to take on bigger contracts, meet site requirements faster, and know you’re protected if something goes wrong.
Because in mining and resources, the stakes are too high and the margins too tight to trust your insurance to someone who doesn’t get it.
If your business runs on red dirt and diesel, let’s talk about cover that’s built for it.
Contact us today for a detailed consultation. Our team is ready to provide tailored solutions that match the unique needs of your business.
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