Partners with Australia’s
Hardest Working Businesses
For over 45 years, we’ve supported those businesses who build, move and shape our country.
Full-Service Brokerage Firm
Giving Australia’s Heavy Industry the Finance & Insurance They Deserve
For over 45 years, MKP has helped civil, construction, transport and manufacturing businesses move forward with confidence. We were founded in 1981 as Moody Kiddell & Partners, when two young brokers, Terry Moody and David Kiddell, realised they could better serve their clients by working together. That spirit of partnership has defined MKP ever since. Over the past four decades, we’ve built enduring relationships across Australia’s heavy industries, working hand in hand with lenders, vendors, suppliers and distributors to ensure our clients have access to the best solutions for their business. As MKP has grown to a national presence, we have become one of the country’s most trusted finance and insurance specialists. We take pride in leading our industry by creating the first broker-specific software and helping to establish the peak national body that advances education and professional standards. But our philosophy has never changed: success begins with genuine partnership. We meet our clients face-to-face, invest the time to understand their business and take on their challenges as if they were our own. Whether securing finance for vital public works or preserving heritage-listed icons, we have stood alongside our clients through shifting economic cycles, evolving industries and changing needs, always going further, together.
Built on trust. Backed by experience.
Year Established
Over four decades of industry insight and trusted client relationships.
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Specialist
Finance and insurance experts under one roof – aligned, responsive, and experienced.
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Assets Funded
From single units to full fleets – across construction, transport, and beyond.
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Client Retention Rate
We stay with clients – and they stay with us.
Legacy
Going Further, Together
Partnership and innovation have defined MKP from the very beginning. From pioneering technology to shaping professional standards throughout the industry, our history of helping Australian businesses achieve ambitious and sustainable results have allowed us to grow together with our clients.1981
1981
A Burgeoning Partnership
Two young brokers, Terry Moody and David Kiddell, both specialising in asset finance, discover they can better service their clients by working together. Sharing the belief that asset finance should be more straightforward for Australian business, they knew the only way to deliver real value was to understand each client’s business from the inside out. By working together, Terry and David have more time to visit clients on site to see how their business operated first hand, giving the two brokers the insights they needed to deliver solutions that were genuinely tailored to their client’s needs. In an era without computers, cell phones or direct-debit banking, where documents need to be signed on-site, in person and physically delivered to the bank, MKP quickly earns a reputation for expert service and delivering settlements on time.
1986
1986
Becoming the Heavy Industry Experts
MKP builds strategic relationships with Australia’s major earthmoving equipment suppliers and dealers. Along with gaining a specialised knowledge of the equipment we finance, our commitment to understanding the patterns, pressures and opportunities of our clients lead us to becoming the acknowledged heavy industry experts.
1991
1991
Leading through Innovation
MKP develops Finesse, the first software workflow system tailored for equipment finance brokers. Mapping every transaction step, it integrates client relationships and streamlines proposals, setting new industry standards and influencing broker technologies of the future.
1995
1995
Immovable Support
Drawing on our deep knowledge of heavy industry and the businesses we serve, MKP expands into insurance. Understanding the unique risks our clients face, we develop tailored solutions that protect assets and operations, strengthening our role as trusted partners of Australian heavy industry.
2004
2004
Gaining a National Presence
MKP opens our Melbourne office to service Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Offices in Queensland and Perth to service the northern and western states would soon follow, giving MKP a national presence. Our Australia-wide infrastructure is founded upon the strength of our personal service and knowledge of local markets.
2006
2006
Innovation at the Speed of Business
Building on the foundations of Finesse, MKP develops Skybolt, a powerful adaptation on the cloud-based Salesforce platform. Purpose-built for equipment finance, Skybolt remains industry-leading technology, delivering unmatched efficiency, accuracy and insight for clients and vendors across Australia.
2008
2008
Founding Our Peak Industry Body
MKP plays a central role in the founding of CAFBA, commercial broking’s peak national body. The organisation goes on to include Australia’s major finance providers and over 1,000 firms and brokers nationwide. Advocating at a state and federal level, CAFBA is the driving force behind professional standards in commercial broking and delivers industry leading education programs.
2019
2019
Becoming Steadfast
MKP Insurance joins the Steadfast Group, Australasia’s largest general insurance broker network, leveraging Steadfast’s scale to ensure our clients continue to access exclusive policy options from the widest range of insurance companies, exclusive policy at the most competitive pricing.
2021
2021
40 Year of Partnering with Australian Business
We celebrate our 40th anniversary as a leader in Australian finance and insurance broking. Driven by our commitment to service and innovation, we’ve financed over 10,000 assets, from major public works to iconic Australian landmarks, that have helped shape the nation.
Finance. Insurance. Partnership.
Your Strategic Partner
MKP provides more than just funding or cover. We build partnerships that help us to gain a deeper understanding of your business, allowing us to tailor solutions that truly perform. With a single point of contact, we simplify your finance and insurance needs, saving you time and reducing complexity. From aligning repayments with cash flow, to matching timelines with project milestones, to shaping risk cover around the realities of your operations, we make sure every detail works for you.We help our clients:
Move Fast
We cut through red tape to get your financing and insurance finalised in the shortest possible time.
Stay in Control
We shape strategies that give you greater financial clarity and operational flexibility.
Build sustainable businesses
We know how businesses grow and succeed in the long term. We can help your business do the same.
Protect What Matters
From the complexities of your operations to the nuances of your equipment, we’ve got you covered.
Business conditions change. So do the demands. Whether you’re scaling up, tightening down, navigating a contract shift or responding to market pressure – we stay with you.
Our Leadership
Meet the people who lead with clarity, experience, and a deep understanding of the industries we serve.
Jonathan Lucas
General Manager - Asset Finance
Over 20 years of experience in asset and vendor finance for heavy industry.
David Unwin
General Manager - Vendor Finance
A seasoned expert in tailored financial solutions for the heavy industry sector.
Santi Panadero
General Manager - Insurance
Focused on developing industry-specific insurance solutions that protect and support clients.
Lucy Fishwick
Group Chief Financial Officer
Leads MKP’s financial strategy to ensure strength and stability for our clients and team.
Join the team
At MKP, you’ll work with experienced professionals who take pride in getting things done right. We value sharp thinking, honest communication, and a team-first mindset.
Want to be part of something built to last?
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