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Insurance Advisernet - Acorn Insurance Services

5.0(17 reviews)See reviews ↓·Adelaide

About the company

Acorn Insurance Services is an Authorised Representative of Insurance Advisernet, with Stella Monteleone serving as Principal. The business provides general insurance advice, including risk and needs analysis and recommendations on appropriate covers.

Insurance Advisernet was founded in 1996 by Ian Carr, who has worked in the insurance broking industry for over 40 years. Ian Carr holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Broking) and is a Fellow of NIBA and MAICD. Insurance Advisernet has premiums exceeding $1.7 billion and specialises in Builders' Warranty Insurance.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Insurance Advisernet - Acorn Insurance Services is described by longstanding clients as a brokerage built around the personal attention of Stella, who handles renewals and claims with speed and care. Reviews regularly refer to that she explains policy details in plain terms, takes the anxiety out of annual reviews and works to secure suitable cover at a price they are comfortable with. Her manner is often called kind, honest and efficient, and one account notes a substantial saving on previous arrangements.

A number of customers describe her attention extending to trades and small businesses, including cover arranged for a painting company and later a building firm, with advice and quotes given before any commitment was made. That reliability carried through when a fire damaged a holiday home, with the claim managed smoothly despite the client's earlier difficulties elsewhere. Renewals and claims processing are described as customer-focused, with communication maintained from start to finish, and the wider team is portrayed as hardworking and professional. Long-standing clients observe that the same standard has held across years of renewals and business insurance needs, with Stella named as the constant.

Insurance Advisernet - Acorn Insurance Services — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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sunil kumar14 January 2026

We had a great experience with Acorn Insurance. Our claim was handled promptly, and we are very satisfied with the service.

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Rushad Pavri2 September 2025

Stella and the team have gone above and beyond for my company. Their prompt and expert service aligns very well with our goals and needs as a growing business. I am blessed to have them in our corner and I couldn't recommend them anymore!

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Tim Price28 August 2025

I’ve been working with Stella for a few years now and she’s always been fantastic to deal with. She takes the stress out of renewals, explains things clearly, and works hard to get a good outcome. Each year she manages to secure excellent cover at a price I'm happy with. Always professional, responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

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Ehsan Danish14 July 2025

I first started dealing with Acorn Insurance back in 2021 and that was with Stella. She had helped me get insurance for my friends painting company, and later when I started my building company I knew who to get in touch with. Stella and the team at Acorn have helped me get the relevant insurances for my businesses and along the way have been super helpful with the advice and quotes they have provided to me before locking in the deal. I've had to make a couple of claims over the years, and with, that they have been extremely helpful in managing those claims and introducing methods for my company to implement in working towards avoiding future claims. Nevertheless, Stella and the team Nadia and David and others have been amazing in terms of communicating and sorting out the necessary needs for my company when it comes to insurance and brokerage. So, if you're hesitant, don't be. Make sure to give them a call or go in for a visit and let them handle the work for you! Because they know how to do it best.

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Alana Potter2 April 2025

Stella went over and above to deliver quotes and cover on a very tight timeframe while still being thorough in stepping me through the process. I really appreciated her effort and skill.

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Ben White5 September 2024

Ive been using Acorn Insurance for a few years now. They are clean, professional and hardworking brokers. They've processed claims and yearly renewals with a customer focus and positive outcomes for my business. Recommended.

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sandra palmos20 June 2024

After a disastrous experience with another insurer of nearly 30 years I pulled all my policies from them and joined Stella and her team. It was the BEST decision I ever made. After a couple of years with Stella I then unfortunately suffered an accidental fire at a holiday home I own. Given my previous disaster with the other insurance company I was filled with dread and fear that my claim would not be handled well but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Stella stepped right in, gave me the support I needed, dealt directly with the insurance company to save me time and just put my mind at ease from day 1. She gave me good advice, was calm and yet professional, was efficient in processing the claim and really did an outstanding job. I am so thankful to her and she definitely helped me through a very stressful and traumatic event in my life. I would highly recommend Stella and her team. If there were 6 stars, Stella would get it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Contact
+61417817800insuranceadviser.net/acorn-insurance-servicesUnit 6/68 North Terrace, Kent Town SA 5067
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed