Founder & Director

Frans du Plessis is the highly respected Founder and Director of Grace Insurance, which has been serving the Australian community since 2015. Frans’s distinguished and impressive career began in South Africa, where he quickly advanced from a life insurance role to leading a team of 27 staff members by the age of 24, with advancement into general insurance, broking and business development management.

Frans has held prominent positions within several leading insurance companies in South Africa and was also involved in overseeing operations in Swaziland. He earned his degree and post-graduate Diploma as a Certified Financial Planner from the University of the Orange Free State in 2006. Frans also recently obtained his Diploma In Broking and the prestigious title of Fellow CIP (Certified Insurance Professional), a membership very few brokers hold.

Driven by a passion for providing personalised service, Frans founded Grace Insurance to fulfill his commitment to helping clients by treating them as friends, ensuring they are well-protected, and fully understanding their unique needs. His dedication to creating tailor-made insurance solutions has earned him a reputation as a trusted broker in the industry.

Beyond his professional life, Frans enjoys staying fit at the gym, pursuing photography, and traveling.

Awards

2024

  • 2024 Top Insurance Broker Insurance Business Australia
  • Finalist Broker of the Year Authorised Representative – Insurance Business Australia
  • Finalist Top Insurance Broker – Insurance Business Australia

2023

2022

  • Finalist NIBA Insurance Broker of the Year (WA)
  • Winner Broker of the Year – Insurance Business Australia
  • Winner ADVISR Broker of  Year WA
  • Winner ADVISR Broker of the Year Australia

2021

  • Winner CBN Individual Authorised Representative of the Year
  • Winner ADVISR Broker of the Year WA