About Us
Insurance Advisernet
95,000
$850m
190,000
Why you should choose
HMD Insurance Brokers.
We offer the strength and stability of any national insurance broker, with a fresh, modern approach and commitment to innovation. We will take the time to understand you and your business to become a natural extension of your team. Our personalised approach will provide strategic market insight and tailored advice to deliver innovative, fit for purpose insurance and risk management solutions.
Unsurpassed insurance knowledge, a highly experienced team and a commitment to innovation. Our Expert Insurance Broker help our clients to navigate the complexities of the insurance landscape and provide expertise that extends beyond insurance. We deliver risk and insurance insights on how industry trends, legislative change, and the current political landscape can impact your organisation.
Our team is focused on providing proactive client centric service and advice, which has been gained from over 40 years of experience. As a principal-owned risk and insurance adviser, we are committed to providing both long term stability and continuity to our clients and will ensure a Director of HMD will oversee all client related matters.
Our Commitment to Excellence & Security
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality insurance advice and service, so that our clients can continue to operate with the lowest possible impact following an insurable event.
Trust
Trust is the cornerstone on which our business is built. It means we do what we say we will do. We use our expertise to put your needs first and are always transparent about the advice we provide, why we recommend it, and how we are remunerated. You’ll never be left wondering where you stand.
Creating Value
We take our work personally and only ever recommend solutions that genuinely enhance our clients’ outcomes. Whether it’s identifying a coverage gap, restructuring a program to reduce premium, or negotiating a better claims settlement, we are constantly working to deliver tangible, measurable value all year round.
Excellence
We strive to be exceptional in everything we do. That means taking the time to understand every detail of your business, staying across market movements and legislative change, and pivoting quickly when your circumstances evolve. Excellence isn’t a standard we aspire to. It’s the baseline our clients expect and we consistently deliver.
Client Experiences That Speak for Themselves
“I was recommended to David from HMD Insurance, so I decided to give him a call. After reviewing my insurance policy from an online provider, he pointed out that it was completely unsuitable for our business structure. It’s essential to get the correct advice. Thank you!”
With great pride and genuine gratitude, I’m thrilled to share another incredible milestone for the IA Foundation. In 2025/2026, we donated $870,000 to registered charities across Australia, helping make a real difference to people and communities who need it most.
This incredible outcome is only possible thanks to the ongoing support of our AR practices, IA staff, insurer partners and business associates. Your generosity goes beyond giving, it helps lift others up, provides hope and supports brighter futures.
As we look ahead, our commitment remains as strong as ever. Together, with a shared purpose, we’ll continue supporting those who need us most.
Hell Yeah!!!
Ian Carr
Founder & Chairman
Choosing The Right
Insurance Broking Team
HMD is a fast growing privately held Australian company. We are driven by our unique culture and are led by a strong executive team of experienced insurance and risk advisors. As a principal-owned business, we are committed to building long-term partnerships and delivering perpetual value to our clients.
GLEN HANNA
OWNER & FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Glenn, Owner and Founding Director of HMD, has over 20 years of insurance and risk management experience gained at international broking firms in Australia and New Zealand.
David McDonald
OWNER & FOUNDING DIRECTOR
David is an Owner and Founding Director of HMD with over 20 years’ experience in the management of both national and multinational corporate clients.
Platinum Practice
HMD is recognised as an IA Platinum Practice
ANZIIF
2018 – 2024 Winner Authorised Representative Network of the Year
Insurance Business
2026 Authorised Representative Network of the Year
About the Insurance Advisernet Foundation
HMD Insurance is proud to be a Silver Supporter of The Insurance Advisernet Foundation. Established in 2015 as a way to consolidate the considerable goodwill that already existed amongst IA Authorised Representatives across Australia. we feel very fortunate to be part of a dynamic and successful business. Our contribution to the Foundation will remain part of our ongoing commitment to our people, our clients and the wider community.
Insurance Advisernet and its Foundation has contributed over $5 million over the last 10 years to numerous charities. By working closely with our staff, advisers and insurance underwriting partners, our collective goal is to leave an important social legacy for generations to come. Over 98% of our funds are distributed to charities which means less than 2% of our costs are running expenses!