Manali comes across as someone who didn’t just enter the insurance space—she transitioned into it with a clear purpose. After more than a decade working at ANZ, she had a strong foundation in finance.

That background matters, because it means she understands the broader financial picture most clients are dealing with—not just insurance in isolation.

What makes her especially compelling is why she pivoted. Her move into insurance wasn’t just career progression; it was driven by seeing a real gap—people often build wealth but don’t properly protect it. Add to that her perspective as a parent and businesswoman, and you get someone who likely approaches clients with a mix of technical knowledge and real-life empathy.

So in simple terms, what makes her “awesome”:

• She combines big-bank experience with boutique, personal service
• She’s motivated by a clear mission (protection, not just profit)
• She brings relatable, real-world perspective to financial advice
• She focuses on making insurance understandable and meaningful, not just a checkbox