Vale John O'Leary
Media Release
The NIBA community is grieving the sudden loss of John O’Leary, 62, who passed away on the weekend. John was a well-known figure in Western Australian insurance broking community.
As Executive Director and National Manager, Health and Disability Care at Resolute Insurance Broking, Mr O’Leary was a highly experienced and respected insurance professional. He managed a diverse portfolio of commercial and corporate clients nationally.
Mr O’Leary began his career in financial services as a Home Loans Manager with NAB in the early 1990s, before joining Wesfarmers in 1996. He moved into insurance broking in 2000, spending 9 years with Interlink Insurance Brokers and 13 years with Zenith Insurance Services before joining Resolute.
He held an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Broking) and a Diploma in Financial Services (Underwriting). In 2019, he was named NIBA WA Broker of the Year.
NIBA WA Director Brett Piggott said John’s loss would be felt across the state’s broking community.
“John was a beloved member of the WA broking community,” Mr Piggott said. “He was always willing to share his knowledge and time with others in the profession. Our thoughts are with kids his wife Kyla, Shannon, Jack and Jessica, and with everyone who knew and worked alongside John.”
Mr O’Leary was passionate about giving back to the community. He supported the Kids Are Kids and Therapy & Education Centre and other causes for children with disabilities. He was a strong supporter of Solaris Cancer Care and the Red Sky Ride initiative. Outsi de of his charitable work, he loved horse racing and was an avid supporter of the Fremantle Football Club.
Mike Moriarty, General Manager and Executive Director of Resolute Insurance Brokers, said John would be greatly missed by his colleagues.
“John was a valued colleague and friend to everyone at Resolute. He brought deep expertise to his work and genuine care to every client relationship, and he gave his time generously to the causes he believed in. We will miss him greatly, and our thoughts are with his family."
NIBA extends its deepest condolences to John’s wife Kyla, his children Shannon, Jack and Jessica, and his extended family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.