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“I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
Janine Guenther brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. With a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designations, Guenther is a member of both the CFA Institute and the CMT Association.
She is a past president of the CFA Society Vancouver and past President's Council Representative for Canada on the global board of the CFA Institute. She has previously been a member of the Curriculum Committee for the CMT Association.
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Janine Guenther
President
Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
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“To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
1989–2005
2005–2011
2011–2013
2013–2019
2019–present
1989–1994: Commercial Banker at HSBC
1994–1999: Assistant Portfolio Manager at Great-West Financial
2000–2003: Vice President, US Equities at TAL Global Asset Management
2003–2005: Family Office Advisor/Consultant at Bentree Investments
1989–
2005
Regional Vice President at TD Waterhouse Private Investment Counsel
2009: 25 years of service at Skate Canada
2005–
2011
Vice President and Managing Director at BMO Harris Private Banking
2011–
2013
Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy
2013–
2019
2019: Volunteer of the Year, CFA Vancouver 2019
2019–2021: Vice President, Private Client Services at Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
2023: Mike Ryan Award of Excellence
2021–2024: President at Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
2019–
present
2019: Volunteer of the Year, CFA Vancouver 2019
2019–2021: Vice President, Private Client Services at Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
2023: Mike Ryan Award of Excellence
2021–2024: President at Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
2019-present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
How does he distinguish himself among fellow brokers?
“I believe all brokers are working very hard in a difficult market,” he says. “However, I have demonstrated continued growth, advocacy and performance on my client’s behalf, which is now recognised [for 10 consecutive years] in the Elite Broker awards.”
In 1990, Dixon got started with FAI, working in claims and as a team leader. From the late 1990s up until 2003, he worked at FAI and Suncorp in underwriting and as an area manager at VACC, CGU (South East Queensland). From 2003 to 2012, he got into broking and eventually started Dixon Insurance in 2013. Since then, he’s accumulated numerous acccolades, including Elite Broker, Diversity and Equity, and Fast Broker awards.
During the pandemic, Dixon challenged insurers over the Quarantine Act application to insurance wordings. His argument was that the Quarantine Act does not apply as an exclusion, as the Biosecurity Act was invoked by the Morrison Government, and this was not a subsequent amendment to the Quarantine Act. The test case in the Appeals court was won for Dixon’s client with a unanimous five-judge verdict.
He remains focused on transport, manufacturing, motor trade, engineering and large farm clients.
What are his plans for the future?
On a business level, “more of the same. I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes.”
On a personal level, Dixon invests significant time, effort and funds, along with his GT3, to support many charities through his passion for motorsport. From participating in and sponsoring the Thunderbolt Run (which provides tens of thousands of dollars in support for Beyond Blue and Prostate Cancer), to organising and running the Track Knights for Amira charity night where 28 Exotic Supercars raised funds through passenger laps in wet conditions, Dixon states “this is our time to give back to the community and those in need. My friendships and association with those seeking to do the same, allows us to contribute to those less fortunate and raise funds and awareness”.
He adds: “To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need.”