About Us.
Expert advice, simplified.
Hewitt Hicks is a specialist workplace and people risk advisory firm. We provide a range of national Workers Compensation consulting services, and Accident and Health Insurance broking solutions, delivered differently.
Simplified, expert advice combined with unparalleled service.
Our mission is to protect your business, along with your greatest asset – your people. Our services have been carefully crafted to help you demystify the complexities of workplace and people risk, empower your business and deliver quantifiable value.
With over 30 years’ industry experience, we are the experts in workplace and people risk. We invest in long-term partnerships with our clients and as business owners ourselves, your success is critical to our success.
Our Executive Team

Rob Hickman
Director
Rob is recognised as an industry specialist in People Risk with his experience in the position of Underwriting Manager at one of Australia’s largest A&H insurance providers. Rob was responsible for leading a team of underwriters across multiple states, as well as underwriting some of Australia’s largest corporate, multinational, ASX listed, and sporting entities. His expertise in the sector provides him with an unfair advantage in modelling People Risk policies, delivering optimal return on investment whilst maintaining superior cover.
Rob’s passion to demonstrate tangible value to his clients in his service and delivery of ongoing risk improvement and risk transfer strategies, ensures he provides exceptional results in his interactions with stakeholders.
Rob’s outstanding commitment to service and the insurance industry earned him the Insurance Business’ Young Gun Award in 2020.

Chad Hewitt
Director
Chad is a renowned expert in Workers Compensation with over 20 years industry experience. For many years, he has been the trusted advisor to leading Australian, multinational and ASX listed businesses.
Chad was previously a director for a large insurance brokerage where he was responsible for building and leading a national workplace risk practice for over 10 years. Prior to moving into the broking and consulting space, Chad worked for a large insurer for over 10 years where he held a variety of senior roles encompassing all areas of Workers Compensation nationally.
Chad’s experience across all facets of workplace risk on both the insurer and broker sides of the fence, along with a passion to innovate and problem solve, has equipped him with an exceptionally diverse skillset and network which enables him to deliver superior solutions for our clients.

Phoebe Pearson
Head of Workers Compensation
Phoebe is a highly regarded and experienced Workers Compensation professional. Prior to joining Hewitt Hicks, Phoebe was a Senior Account Manager at a large national insurer, managing some of Australia’s largest employers and brands.
Phoebe commenced her insurance career in claims management. Her exceptional approach to client service, problem solving, and attention to detail saw her quickly progress to Head of Claims. Phoebe then worked within the NSW Corporate Workers Compensation team before transitioning into the Senior Key Account Manager role which saw her broaden and diversify her skillset in a leadership environment. Phoebe is well known for developing strong relationships built on effective communication, trust, teamwork, and respect.
Phoebe’s approach to client servicing combined with her extensive experience and skillset ensures that our clients receive both optimal service and outcomes.
Strength and Service.
Hewitt Hicks is part of Steadfast Group, the largest insurance broker network in Australasia.
As a client of Hewitt Hicks, you get the best of both worlds – the expert advice and personalised service you would expect from a quality privately owned Australian firm, combined with the scale, strength and support of a large organisation.

