Day: February 19, 2016

outh Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the renewal of its Platinum Partnership with AIS Insurance, with its logo proudly featuring on the sleeve of the playing shirt for the 2016 National Premier League Victoria season. AIS Insurance will also be our major partner at the 2016 SMFC Jersey Presentation Night, with details to be announced shortly.

The company was founded in October 1990 by Brendon Davis as a one-person business specialising in insuring all forms of business and commercial risks. AIS initially operated from leased premises in Burwood, and in June 1991, AIS moved to South Melbourne where it has been based ever since. The organisation has steadily grown to become the leading autonomous Victorian based Insurance Broker. Clients work closely with AIS Insurance Brokers, knowing they receive superior advice and that they will recommend the insurance program and insurer that provide the best protection for their business, rather than an insurer or option which offers an incentive to AIS.

AIS Insurance negotiate specific corporate and commercial insurance placement for clients in a variety of industry classifications and also niche products developed for special client groups. AIS Insurance has several specialist teams including: Property and Construction Team, Professional Indemnity and Directors Liability, Workers Compensation and Workcover, and Claims Management.

AIS have over 30 staff with in house specialists in most general insurance disciplines. The organisation is one of the few Victorian Brokers admitted as coverholders at Lloyds of London since 1994.

Brendon Davis, founder of AIS Insurance, has been a generous financial contributor to South Melbourne FC through event and signage sponsorship, purchasing players at player auctions, and general assistance over the years. Brendon commenced sponsoring South Melbourne FC in the 1996/97 National Soccer League season, and was also awarded the Sam Papasavas Award for his contribution to the Club in 2006. 2016 will mark his 20th season as a sponsor of the club.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Corporate Sales Director Nicholas Maikousis spoke highly of Brendon and his support of the club. “We would like to thank Brendon for the past 20 seasons supporting our great club. Brendon is not only a corporate partner, but a true South person who has been an enormous part of the club throughout the past decade. We thank him for his generous support in 2016 and hope we can mark his anniversary by holding up some silverware at season’s end.”

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce MW Lomax as one of the club’s Platinum Partners for the 2016 National Premier League season.

2016 marks the fourth consecutive year that MW Lomax has been a SMFC Platinum Partner. Their logo will feature on the sleeve of all SMFC playing shirts from the Senior Men and Women through to the Youth teams.

MW Lomax is a financial services firm based in Melbourne and Sydney. It specialises in Financial Planning, Risk Management, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Self Managed Superannuation, Accounting and Finance, and provides a holistic approach to Planning. MW Lomax’s specialists have a combined industry experience of over 100 years, varying from Merchant Banking, Practice Management, Business Development and Accounting.

Speaking with smfc.com.au, SMFC Operations Manager George Kouroumalis welcomed the renewal of the partnership for yet another season. “We are excited to have MW Lomax on board as a Platinum Partner for what promises to be another exciting season for our club. I personally wish to thank MW Lomax (and SMFC Director) Nicholas Maikousis for his contribution to our club not only through the MW Lomax partnership but also for all of his hard work to grow both our Corporate base and football department.”

South Melbourne FC is proud to announce the re-commitment of Veale Partners as a Platinum Partner ahead of the 2016 season.

Like SMFC, Veale Partners has over 50 years of history. It is a three-partner medium sized accountancy firm that works hard to achieve the pinnacle in business and personal objectives for its clients.

Veale Partners was a proud sponsor of the SMFC Juniors for a few seasons before also sponsoring the Senior Men’s team as a Corporate Partner in 2015. This season, the Veale Partners logo will feature on the playing shorts of all SMFC players, from the Senior Men’s and Women’s teams right down to the Juniors.

Mario Vinaccia of Veale Partners spoke with smfc.com.au about his firm re-committing its partnership with SMFC in 2016. “We at Veale Partners are extremely happy to be involved with a club that has a rich history and promising future. We recognise the values portrayed by SMFC in developing young players for the future of the game which is strongly aligned with the values we hold true in developing our young professionals and team members alike.
We look forward to a great season ahead.”