Tryan Christos
Managing Director
Interlink Insurance Brokers
Interlink Insurance Brokers is a leading provider of SME, commercial, and corporate insurance broking and risk management services.
Our collaborative approach attracts clients from construction, resources, manufacturing, transport & logistics, and professional industries both nationally and internationally.
With an enviable reputation as reliable professionals in the industry, we strive to provide optimal insurance solutions tailored to your individual and specific needs.
Founder & Chairman
Louis Christos’ combined knowledge and passion for broking excellence led to the establishment of Interlink Insurance Brokers in 1986. The company was founded on the premise of providing optimal insurance products to match the individual needs of his clients. He believed that by truly understanding and partnering with business, he could provide a bespoke broking service. This philosophy continues to guide Interlink today.
After four decades of local and international broking and business management, Louis has now transitioned into a mentoring role, assuming the position of Chairman of the Board of Interlink. His legacy and influence continue to guide the Managing Director,Tryan Christos, and Director, Lucy Roberts, and each and every member of Interlink’s staff.
Managing Director's Statement
Leadership Team
In addition to the Directors and Account Managers, our team comprises more than 30 professional staff members. Our team of experienced professionals, with varied expertise, are here to provide you with bespoke risk management solutions tailored to your business. Meet our people
Core Values
Our core values are trust, integrity, excellence, accountability and partnership.
We offer our clients a working environment of trust and integrity. Both values are implicit in the risk management advice and customised insurance solutions we provide. Through trustworthiness and integrity, our highly experienced brokers and claims managers aim for a working relationship of cooperation and mutual respect with clients and insurance underwriters.
We strive for excellence in the level of service we afford our clients. From the first online or telephone enquiry to regular client meetings, reviews and the processing of claims, we aspire to deliver excellence in everything we do.
This combination of trust, integrity and excellence establishes accountability for our service delivery. As your professional advisers, we expect to be held accountable for our risk analysis, insurance advice and delivery of optimal solutions.
These core values lay the foundations for an ongoing and long-term partnership between Interlink and our clients. This partnership approach underpins our business methodology and has resulted in enduring relationships with clients.
1955
Where it all began for the family with the insurance industry
John Stefanidis, who migrated to Australia in 1937, started a European food restaurant in Claisebrook (East Perth), gradually mastered the English language over the years.
His restaurant became very popular amongst banking, finance and insurance workers. This is where it all began for the family with the insurance industry, as he took on an agency with National and General Insurance, predominantly helping non-English-speaking migrants by translating and assisting them with their insurance matters.
1973
Agency was taken over by his son-in-law, Traianos Christos
John passed away and the agency was taken over by his son-in-law, Traianos Christos, who migrated to Australia in 1955.
Traianos frequently sought out his son Louis Christos, aged 13 at the time, to assist him with writing letters and preparing documentation in dealing with clients and in order to attend meetings at National and General Insurance.
1977
Louis Christos commenced full-time in the insurance industry
Louis Christos commenced full-time work with Royal Insurance. His career began at Royal Insurance and he later worked at General Accident Insurance and then joined Ledge Insurance Brokers.
During these 9 years, Louis learned and experienced all facets of underwriting, claims and sales. He also became the District Manager in the remote areas of Northam and Merredin in Western Australia.
1986
Louis Christos started his own insurance broking business – Interlink Insurance Brokers was established on 6th January 1986
Louis Christos decided to start his own insurance broking business by rolling in the client base from his family insurance agencies and Interlink Insurance Brokers began.
Louis started a new journey as a licensed insurance broker in the industrial area of Bayswater.
2018
Tryan Christos stepped into the role of Executive Director
Tryan Christos, Louis’ son, stepped into the role of Executive Director.
Tryan joined the family business 10 years earlier, working through the various business departments to expand his insurance knowledge and to gain hands-on experience in how the business operates.
2019
Tryan Christos was appointed Managing Director & Louis Christos was appointed Chairman
Since Interlink’s establishment in 1986, we have held an enviable reputation as a reliable, experienced and professional insurance adviser to our diverse client base.
We will endeavour and strive to maintain this reputation by continuing to provide an exceptional experience while serving our clients’ insurance-related needs.
Community
Our work, directly and indirectly affects the behaviour and development of the wider community and we firmly believe that our business should make a positive contribution to the society in which we live.
We support and encourage our teams to help local community organisations and activities in our regions. We are very proud of the amazing work they’re doing.
