Paul Girard, national underwriting manager and director at SURA Professional Risks, has died, it has been announced.
Girard was one of the most valued and respected underwriters in Australia and battled several illnesses throughout 2017.
Paul Robinson, managing director of SURA Professional Risks, praised Girard’s work in the industry throughout his long career.
“Paul’s passion in life and business was admired by all,” Robinson said.
“Over the course of his successful career Paul built strong and lengthy relationships and was greatly admired and respected by his colleagues.
“Paul will be sorely missed by myself and I am sure all who had the pleasure of knowing him. And, our close-knit team will rally around his family as we grieve this loss together.”
Angie Zissis, SURA managing director, announced that Girard died last week.
“Paul was an absolute gentleman and all-round terrific person. He was a friend to most, and a mentor to many,” Zissis said. “He will be greatly missed.
Girard spent more than four decades in the insurance industry, with the last five spent at SURA Professional Risks as a director as well as national underwriting manager and a shareholder within the business.
Before his time with SURA, Girard worked as national underwriting manager for Mint Plus and as a senior underwriter at
Vero, amongst other roles.
The funeral will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday 9th January, 2018 at the Ann Wilson Chapel, cnr Barrenjoey Road & Darley Street, Mona Vale.
Cortege will then proceed to Mona Vale Cemetery.
For any further details on these funeral arrangements, contact SURA Professional Risks staff.
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