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Don Shields

Managing Director

Don Shields is an Insurance Industry veteran, having over 42 years’ experience, starting with Mercantile Mutal before moving to NZI, and then starting the business that became Geelong Insurance Brokers in December 1993. He holds a Diploma from Australian Insurance Institute (now Australian New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance). He is Senior Associate, Certified Insurance Professional, and also a National Insurance Brokers Association Qualified Financial Services Representative. Don also served in the Australian Army for 21 years, mostly part-time, attaining the rank of Major, before the effects of cancer made him non-deployable and forced his retirement.


Don is a passionate Rotarian, having volunteered to give back to his community for over 30 years, including 20 as District 9780 Insurance & Risk Management Officer (pro bono basis), and has filled almost every position in a club, including Club President, Secretary, and Treasurer.


Don has also been on the Barwon Valley School Council for 9 years, including 6 years as Treasurer & is the current School Council President (for 3 years). When not working, Don likes to spend time with his Wife, Loida, and their three children, Cameron 14, Euan 11 & Kelsey 5.

Don Shields

0419 390 303

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