The board of Steadfast Underwriting Agencies (SUA) has bid farewell to Simon Lightbody, who stepped down from his executive role on February 01, 2022.

Lightbody had been with SUA for 20 years, significantly strengthening the underwriting agency by forging new partnerships – which now include 24 specialist agencies and more than 100 niche products – while building a solid professional team.

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Steadfast Group managing director and CEO Robert Kelly thanked Lightbody for his 20-year service to SUA and his loyalty and friendship over the years.

“Simon has made a massive contribution to the evolution and success of SUA, which has grown to become the largest underwriting agency group in Australasia,” Kelly said.

However, Steadfast clarified that Lightbody will remain a non-executive director on the SUA subsidiary boards.

“Simon leaves SUA in a powerful position with strong foundations for the future. We wish him well in his non-executive life,” Kelly said. “I personally look forward to continuing our friendship for many years to come.”