============================================================ TITLE: Hutch invests in distribution and personal lines leadership as growth accelerates TYPE: blog VERSION: 1 VERSION_ID: c31bf0b3-8df0-4c59-bf04-5bdd5f047213 GENERATED_AT: 2026-06-09T00:36:28.851Z SUMMARY: Hutch appoints new Heads of Distribution and Personal Lines to support broker-first growth and the Landlords launch this August. AUTHOR: Kim Beavis DATE PUBLISHED: August 4, 2025 DATE MODIFIED: August 12, 2025 READING TIME: 4 min WORD COUNT: 687 KEYWORDS: Media Coverage SOURCE URL: https://hutchunderwriting.com.au/blog/hutch-invests-in-distribution-and-personal-lines-leadership-as-growth-accelerates ============================================================ KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Media Coverage 1 min read # Hutch invests in distribution and personal lines leadership as growth accelerates Kim Beavis : 05/08/2025 9:38:22 AM Announcements Press Release Team Member Personal Lines Listen To: Hutch invests in distribution and personal lines leadership as growth accelerates [SYDNEY, NSW 5th AUGUST 2025] --- As Hutch Underwriting gears up to launch its Landlords Insurance product later this month, the innovative Australian underwriting agency has announced key leadership appointments to support continued growth and strengthen personal lines expertise. Melodi Emadi has been promoted to the newly created role of Head of Distribution, overseeing broker relationships across all Hutch product lines. Emadi, who previously led the Residential Strata portfolio, was instrumental in the development and rollout of Hutch’s debut offering. “With four products already in market and two on the horizon, including our upcoming Landlord Insurance launch, the time was right to invest in dedicated distribution leadership. Melodi brings a sharp commercial lens and deep broker insight to the role. She will focus on strategic partnerships and continue to elevate the Hutch experience across all distribution channels,” said Hutch CEO Robin Johnson. Taking the reins as Head of Personal Lines is Gayle Harmar. Her team of residential property underwriters spans Hutch’s Strata and Landlords products. Harmar brings over two decades of experience across personal and commercial lines in both the UK and Australia. She has played a key role in developing Hutch’s innovative new Landlord Insurance product, which will launch imminently on Ebix Sunrise Exchange and SCTP. “We’re delighted to have Gayle leading Personal Lines for us as we bring our approach to the innovative launch into the Landlords market.” said Hutch’s CUO and co-founder, Dominique Vagi. These leadership changes reflect Hutch’s investment in talent and commitment to brokers, as it expands its product suite while maintaining its signature approach: The clear way to better cover. ## Media Coverage Publish Date Insurance Business Hutch names new leadership as landlord cover nears launch 1 min read Hutch Underwriting launch new construction policy Kim Beavis : 13/06/2023 4:39:00 PM [SYDNEY, NSW] Hutch Underwriting to launch an innovative new annual construction insurance policy on EBIX Sunrise Exchange on Friday 16th June. Announcements Press Release Cyber Insurance Construction Read More 1 min read Hutch Underwriting Enters Financial Lines Market with the Hire of Ross Chambers Kim Beavis : 07/02/2024 6:00:00 AM Financial Lines Launch Imminent Hutch Underwriting has hired experienced PI underwriting manager Ross Chambers in preparation for its entry into the... Announcements Press Release Financial Lines Read More 1 min read Hutch Launches Residential Landlord Insurance, Bringing Faster Quotes and Smarter Protection to Brokers Kim Beavis : 11/08/2025 11:42:29 AM Announcements Press Release Landlords Read More #### Hutch Underwriting launch new construction policy Kim Beavis : 13/06/2023 4:39:00 PM [SYDNEY, NSW] Hutch Underwriting to launch an innovative new annual construction insurance policy on EBIX Sunrise Exchange on Friday 16th June. Announcements Press Release Cyber Insurance Construction #### Hutch Underwriting Enters Financial Lines Market with the Hire of Ross Chambers Kim Beavis : 07/02/2024 6:00:00 AM Financial Lines Launch Imminent Hutch Underwriting has hired experienced PI underwriting manager Ross Chambers in preparation for its entry into the... Announcements Press Release Financial Lines #### Hutch Launches Residential Landlord Insurance, Bringing Faster Quotes and Smarter Protection to Brokers Kim Beavis : 11/08/2025 11:42:29 AM Announcements Press Release Landlords ------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THIS CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------ Source: https://hutchunderwriting.com.au/blog/hutch-invests-in-distribution-and-personal-lines-leadership-as-growth-accelerates Author: Kim Beavis Published: August 4, 2025 This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.