Meet the team

Aviation insurance specialists

Blake Hanna

Blake Hanna

National Head of Aviation

Blake has more than 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry, 15 of those as an aviation specialist. Blake’s strong technical knowledge of aviation insurance policies is widely regarded. He enjoys strong relationships with key stakeholders in the aviation insurance industry.

Email: bhanna@bmgaviation.com.au
Mobile: 0439 511 517


Damian Hooper

Damian Hooper

Client Manager

Damian has worked closely with aircraft owners and operators as well as Aviation insurers for more than 20 years. This experience and insight provides Damian’s clients with the benefit of the most relevant and effective insurance covers for their specific situations while keeping premiums at the most competitive levels. With Damian’s extensive contacts in local and overseas insurance markets, clients can be assured that they receive the best outcome for their aviation insurance needs along with hands on support during the claims process.

Email: dhooper@bmgaviation.com.au
Mobile: 0419 199 631


Aliesha Shanks

Aliesha Shanks

Client Manager

With over 15 years' experience in aviation insurance, Aliesha Shanks has industry knowledge, experience and relationships, and has earned a reputation for providing consistently high levels of customer service.

Email: ashanks@bmgaviation.com.au
Mobile: 0408 786 778


Elizabeth Antoine

Elizabeth Antoine

Client Manager

Liz worked as an Underwriter in the London Aviation market for over 13 years before moving across to Broking in 2017 with Gallagher UK as an aviation specialist prior to returning to Melbourne, Australia in 2020. Working in the international aviation market has given Liz an invaluable insight across all classes of aviation business for complexities that arise for both international and domestic based clients.

Email: eantoine@bmgaviation.com.au
Mobile: 0468 575 439


David Lev

David Lev

Senior Account Executive

Previously a Chief Flying Instructor, David joined BMG in 2019 and has brought with him many years of experience in the aviation industry. David oversees a diverse portfolio ranging from commercial/executive jets through to mustering helicopters and light fixed wing aircraft. He has strong relationships with key personnel in the industry and provides a professional, high quality service to his client base. With an earlier background in liability disputes & settlements for one of Australia’s largest insurers, he has an excellent technical knowledge base and always aims to negotiate the best possible protection for his clients.

Email: david.lev@bmgaviation.com.au
Mobile: 0468 569 171


Jason Southon

Jason Southon

Senior Account Executive

With 25 years' industry experience, Jason has a professional approach to delivering our clients advice, negotiating power, claims support and service. He has comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the commercial insurance markets, as well as the ability to advise and negotiate across all segments of the industry. With his exceptional business relationship skills, Jason strives to obtain the bJason is responsible nationally for providing commercial/general insurance products and advice to clients and with 25 years' industry experience and powerful negotiation skills, has a strong focus on portfolio growth, service, claims management and innovation in order to deliver and develop tailored solutions for our commercial clients.

Email: jsouthon@bmggeneral.com.au
Mobile: 0435 460 917