The People behind the scene
Run by Surveyors For Surveyors
At ACSIS, we’re more than an insurance facilitator, we’re a community built on trust, integrity, and shared expertise.
We exist to protect, empower, and elevate the surveying profession, ensuring every member firm can operate with confidence, security, and peace of mind.
With a strong membership of over 600 surveying firms,
ACSIS is proud to represent and protect professionals who shape Australia’s built environment.
We’re not just another intermediary, we’re an association owned and governed by our members,
designed to support the profession through every stage of business.
Our Strenghts
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By Surveyors, for Surveyors
Founded and operated by industry leaders, ACSIS understands the risks and realities of the surveying profession better than anyone else.
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Financially Strong & Member-Owned
Backed by decades of stable growth, ACSIS has the financial strength to sustain its operations, protect its members, and continue expanding our services nationwide.
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Unmatched Policy Stability
Our model has created one of the most stable professional indemnity environments in Australia with policy conditions and claims support that many other professions aspire to.
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Culture of Risk Management
We champion proactive risk management and education, helping members keep claims and premiums to a minimum while elevating professional standards.
The Operational Team
Paul Mather
General Manager
Highly experienced Registered Surveyor with over 20 years as Principal of Duggan Mather Surveyors, now serving as General Manager at ACSIS for more than a decade.
Lisa Judges
Office Manager
Experienced Office Manager at ACSIS, supporting operations and member services across industries with a focus on efficiency, coordination, and client care.
Charles Munro
Office Admin
Professional Office Administrator with a strong analytics background, dedicated to streamlining operations, supporting PSS members and enhancing internal systems.
Pete Edwards
Professional Standards Scheme Manager
Extensive experience in risk management, guiding insurance compliance and training facilitation within Australia’s professional service sector. Pete is innovating and expanding our risk-management training yearly, ensuring ACSIS members receive practical, up-to-date support.
Aileen Abbott
Marketing Manager
Marketing professional with over two decades of experience shaping brand strategy, communications, and digital innovation across print and digital platforms within Australia’s professional services sector.
Lauren Oliver
Member Support Officer
With a background in communications, dedicated to improving member services, streamlining ACSIS newsletter, and providing ongoing support for members’ evolving needs across the surveying and spatial industry.
Tom Williams
Business Development Manager
With extensive experience in risk management, insurance, and member services, Tom is dedicated to supporting professional practices and strengthening relationships across the surveying industry and spatial sector.
Sophie Simpson
Business Development Executive
With a strong background in client relations and communications, Sophie’s focus is on supporting professional practices and driving growth across the surveying and spatial industry.
Stuart Westgarth
Senior Account Manager, Network Insurance Group
As part of the Steadfast Group and a Corporate Authorised Representative of Network Insurance Group, Stuart brings extensive expertise in professional indemnity and risk-cover solutions, providing tailored support across multiple industries.
Maurice Murphy
Account Executive, Network Insurance Group
Experienced Insurance Broker within the Steadfast Group and Network Insurance Group, specialising in General Insurance and Business Development. Maurice provides dedicated support to ACSIS members, ensuring tailored guidance and reliable solutions across their insurance needs.
Bev Dorgan
Account Manager, Network Insurance Group
With strong insurance expertise across a wide range of risk categories working exclusively with ACSIS members through the Steadfast Group. Bev’s knowledge and commitment add valuable depth to our team, ensuring members receive dedicated guidance and high-quality support.
Mission & Vision
To maintain the financial strength that fulfils our vision — to be recognised as a leader in risk management, achieving sustainable growth while delivering exceptional service and member satisfaction. We strive to offer outstanding value, expertise, and understanding in providing surveyors across Australia with access to the most relevant and reliable insurance and financial products.
The Board of Directors
ACSIS is managed by a board of directors, all respected industry professionals elected by our members.
Their leadership, supported by expert advisors, ensures ACSIS continues to evolve with the needs of Australia’s surveying and spatial industries.
Mark Andrew
Executive Chairman NSW
Highly experienced Principal Registered Surveyor at Beveridge Williams and former Survey Company Director with 40 years’ experience in Cadastral and Engineering Surveying and expert in complex titling solutions.
Russell Christofis
Vice Chairman
QLD
Highly experienced Director and Emeritus Cadastral Consulting Surveyor with a long-standing history of building and managing a successful private practice.
Phil Brooker
Director QLD
Emeritus Consulting Surveyor and Company Director with extensive Government and private practice experience in Engineering and Cadastral Surveying, governance, and professional insurance facilitation.
Edrick Delfos
Director WA
Former Director of a long standing regionally based Survey Practice in Western Australia, with extensive experience in Surveying and also professional governance.
Andrew Harman
Director VIC
Highly experienced Surveyor and former Managing Director with extensive leadership in land development, surveying, business operations serving on multiple industry boards.
Nicholas Moore
Director VIC
Highly experienced Licensed Surveyor and Survey Group Manager with over 30 years in cadastral, land development, and complex titling projects.
Damian Brogden
Director SA
Managing Director with over 35 years’ extensive experience leading surveying projects across South Australia and serving on multiple industry boards.
James Thorpe
Director NSW
Prior to retirement James was a Registered Surveyor and for over 20 years managing director of Sydney based Dunlop Thorpe &Co.