b"John knew Allan professionally. The two had worked at United and John had been impressed by Allan whenever their paths crossed.LOYALTY AND LONGEVITY When I was in Pirie, Allan was a clerk in the office in 22 Adelaide. I helped him place a couple of policies thatWhen Allan opened the doors of Amber United couldnt do. So I got to know him. He was aGeorge on 2 June 1980, he needed an pretty business-wise young guy, recalls John. assistant. He advertised and soon found 17-year-old Rose Faranda (nee Ruggiero)Industry chatter circulated quickly in Adelaide,living in Campbelltown, near the office. especially in the insurance business. Johns ears pricked up when he heard that Allan was considering broking. He called him and proposed a 50/50 partnershiptheShe came in with no preconceived ideas same deal he had struck with Brian. Amber Georgeat all. Very quickly, she took on our way of Insurance Services opened for business in June 1980.doing things and clearly understood what was required. That was 1980; she still works for Ive often thought about that decision, Allan reflects. us now. Shes been with us that whole time I wouldnt have said I knew John well enough thatexcept for a few years when she had children. youd typically make that choice. My father cautioned me; wed been market gardeners and always workedHer daughters, Rosina and Leah, work for us with family. He was sceptical of partnerships outside now too.of family. But it just felt right, and Im a man of faith, and it struck me that this was what I was supposedto be doing.Above (L-R) John George, Rose Faranda Opposite Allan Amber (third from left)and Allan Amber at Rose's farewell party presenting a cheque to the Royalahead of her maternity leave, 1990. Flying Doctor Service, 2017."