Fire & General Consultant

I have been working as an insurance broker for over 5 years specialising in domestic insurance. I am passionate about providing solutions that help cater to my client’s needs and assisting with claims to ensure the best outcome possible.

I continue to participate in ongoing professional development courses and insurer training on a regular basis ensuring that my continuing professional development/education is kept up to date.

Underwriting Support

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Financial Adviser

Ruth commenced in the insurance industry as an Administration Manager for a Hamilton brokerage which followed on from a career in banking. Ruth moved into an adviser role helping Steven to grow their business from a solely Hamilton base to a national base operated out of Browns Bay in Auckland. Ruth is a member of Financial Advice NZ, and adheres to the association’s Code of Ethics. Ruth holds a Certificate in Financial Services – Level 5 and up-skills by attending training days and conferences. In 2023 Steven and Ruth sold their business, Steven Green & Associates Limited, and became part of the Insurance People family.

Financial Adviser

I have been in the insurance industry for over 10 years having vast experience in both the General Insurance Sector and Commercial Sector. I provide advice on both Domestic and Commercial Insurance. I am on the board for IBANZ New Zealand (Insurance Broker Association of New Zealand) and have been for last 2 years. I have the knowledge, understanding and expertise in focusing on getting the best outcome for my clients.

I continue to participate in ongoing professional development courses and insurer training on a regular basis ensuring that my continuing professional development/education is kept up to date.

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Financial Adviser

Steven purchased his own business at age 19 and has been self employed ever since giving him an insight into small business. He comes from an insurance family and has been in the business since 1992, firstly as an adviser and then after the sale of Prudential Assurance as a Broker. Steven is a Financial Adviser and also a member of MDRT and Financial Advice NZ. He adheres to each association’s code of ethics. In 2023 Steven and Ruth sold their business, Steven Green & Associates Limited, and became part of the Insurance People family.

Fire & General Consultant

I have over 10 years experience in the insurance and services industry. From Customer Services to Account Management in the Health and Life insurance space, Business Ownership and presently in the General insurance space as a Domestic insurance Broker. I provide advice on fire and general insurances and am a passionate customer focused individual who enjoys providing the best outcomes and experience for my clients whilst helping them to protect the assets that are important to them.

I continue to participate in ongoing professional development courses and insurer training on a regular basis ensuring that my continuing professional development/education is kept up to date.

Financial Adviser Support

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Senior Account Manager

I have been in the insurance industry for over 10 years and have gained experience in a variety of roles that have shaped my professional career, in particular: customer service, claims management and insurance underwriting. I provide advice on fire and general insurances and take personal responsibility for providing and delivering the best service possible for my clients.

I continue to participate in ongoing professional development courses and insurer training on a regular basis ensuring that my continuing professional development/education is kept up to date.

Finance Support – F&G

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Laura Fisher

Customer Care

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Alex Olsen

Business Manager

I joined Insurance People in 2004 after having worked in one of New Zealand’s leading insurers.
I specialise in claims, which gives me the opportunity to help make a real difference to people – sometimes
during the most difficult times in their lives.

Claims time is when people really see the value of their insurance I am here to make the process as
seamless as possible. Each claim is a memorable moment as we can touch someone’s life and see the
financial relief it makes so they can concentrate on what matters most – looking after themselves and
getting better.

Matt Church

Matt works his magic behind the scenes, managing the IT processes and
systems and making sure everything works seamlessly.

Originally from the UK, Matt holds a computer science degree and has
many years experience working in databases and processes in education,
healthcare and insurance industries.

He enjoys working with the advisers and keeping them up-to-date on the
latest technology. Matt is happily married to Katrina, an adviser and director
at Insurance People.

Jessica Marwick

Financial Adviser

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Lily Carter

Katrina Church

Director | Head of Client Engagement

Many New Zealanders put insurance in the too hard basket – life is busy and often people don’t know where to go to get sound advice. One of the things I love about what I do is helping people make decisions that are right for them, their families and their business.

I started my career in insurance in 1998 as a tied adviser with what was then called Guardian Assurance. I realized fairly quickly the importance of impartial advice – ensuring the right product is placed rather than being tied to one insurer – and became an associate with a brokerage called Apex Advice Group.

After four years of what I call my ‘apprenticeship’, I then started my own firm Synergy Financial Solutions. In 2006 I merged my practice with Insurance People and have been managing and growing the team since then.

My team and I are passionate about insurance and giving advice that makes a real difference. Often the time that this is most evident is at claim – in fact, I consider my greatest achievement to be getting a $180,000 claim that a new
client had been battling with for 18 months paid within two days, simply by bringing the parties together in a room.

That is the difference a quality adviser who places a high value on relationships makes, and that’s what you’ll find with myself and my team at Insurance People.

Simon Fisher

Director, Insurance People and Mortgage People

I joined the insurance industry in 1996 and am now a Director and Shareholder of Insurance People Limited. I am a financial adviser providing advice on personal and business risk Insurance. I also hold various directorships and manage our insurance group on a day to day basis. I have had an extensive corporate background in insurance, where I have held senior management roles in both sales and operations so have the knowledge, understanding and expertise in focusing on getting the best outcome for my clients. I hold a Diploma in Marketing), which was completed through AUT.

Fire & General Consultant

I have been in the insurance industry for over 6 years having experience in both the General Insurance Sector and Commercial Sector. I provide advice on both Domestic and Commercial Insurance. I have extensive knowledge of different policy wordings prevalent in the market and my claims experience enables me to handle any claim with confidence. Due to this knowledge, understanding and expertise, I can focus on getting the best outcome for my clients.

I continue to participate in ongoing professional development courses and insurer training on a regular basis ensuring that my continuing professional development/education is kept up to date.

Valencia De Lal

Fire & General Consultant

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Lloyd Earwaker

Financial Adviser

Before working in insurance I’ve had a variety of roles including commercial flying and managing my own horticultural farm. I have three children which I take the most pride in the experience I have had bringing them up to become successful adults.

I am always looking to the positive and my outside of work interests include fishing, flying and property investment. I like to get out and interact with people rather than sit at a desk all day and my personal ethos is to find something that I like doing, go the extra mile and have a lot of fun.

I enjoy working in insurance as it utilises my technical knowledge as well as creating the opportunity to build relationships with people from all walks of life.

Working with 10 independent insurance providers I can offer my clients more Innovative policies that can be superior to off the shelf solutions from banks and online sellers.

With 10- years’ experience, I take the time to understand a client’s lifestyle and budget and use my expertise and knowledge to match the most comprehensive and smart insurance product that will give peace of mind and save money.

I like to give expert advice for my clients advantage, but I leave a space for my clients to make up their own mind and reach their own conclusions on what cover they may need.

At claim time Insurance People totally manage the claims process and act as intermediary’s between clients and insurer thus taking the stress and hassle away at a client’s greatest time of need.

Desiré Gouws

Commercial Account Manager

I have been in the insurance industry for over 15 years and have gained experience in a variety of roles that have shaped my professional career, in particular: customer service, claims management and insurance underwriting. I provide advice on fire and general insurances and take personal responsibility for providing and delivering the best service possible for my clients.

I continue to participate in ongoing professional development courses and insurer training on a regular basis ensuring that my continuing professional development/education is kept up to date.