MECON Insurance Ltd (MECON NZ), proudly part of the wider UAA Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Clifford Scott as Head of Construction, effective 29th May 2025. This strategic move reinforces MECON NZ’s commitment to direct broker support, expanded expertise, and specialised risk solutions tailored to the evolving construction industry.
Cliff brings a wealth of experience, having built a distinguished career starting as a civil engineer in New Zealand moving into technical underwriting, insurance and business leadership. His track record includes senior roles at AIG in Auckland, Melbourne, and Sydney, as well as serving as APAC Head of Construction & Engineering at Allied World in Singapore. Most recently, he led his own business, Growing Spectrum NZ, before returning to the insurance industry, driven by his deep passion for risk management and broker collaboration.
With Cliff’s leadership, MECON NZ is excited to:
- Enhance direct broker engagement, offering streamlined access to specialised risk expertise.
- Strengthen its award-winning annual and single construction insurance policies.
- Support brokers with MECON NZ’s new Design & Construct (D&C) Professional Indemnity (PI) solution via Artisan, ensuring tailored insurance coverage for projects.
Leadership Commentary
“Cliff’s appointment reflects our unwavering commitment to strengthening the construction insurance sector with deep technical expertise and market-leading broker support. His industry experience and strong leadership will be instrumental in driving MECON NZ’s growth,” said Glenn Ross, UAA Group EGM Construction & MECON Founder.
“We are thrilled to welcome Cliff to MECON NZ. His presence reinforces our ability to deliver innovative risk solutions while ensuring brokers have direct access to a seasoned professional who understand their unique challenges,” added Kishan Dasan, General Manager, MECON Insurance.
To support this exciting transition, Glenn Ross and Kishan Dasan will be in New Zealand the week of 9th June to meet with broker partners and reinforce MECON NZ’s commitment to strong market expertise and broker-first service delivery.