Meet our Advisers

Desiré Gouws

Desiré Gouws Commercial Account Manager Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Desiré If you’d like some help assessing your existing insurance or to talk to someone about your priorities for cover, please call me for a chat. 09 360 5611 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge [...]

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Lloyd Earwaker

Lloyd Earwaker Financial Adviser I don’t sell insurance, I buy insurance on behalf of clients based on lifestyle and budget. 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 [...]

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Saajal Radhisha

Senior Account Manager Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Saajal 09 360 5622 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen Bell prev next

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Simon Fisher

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. [...]

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Katrina Church

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 [...]

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Jessica Marwick

Jessica Marwick Financial Adviser Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Jessica 09 360 5620 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen Bell prev next

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Lance Vollenhoven

Financial Adviser I am a financial adviser with over 10 years experience in the insurance industry. I joined the insurance industry in 2008 where I started as a sales consultant and have worked for various insurance groups in the roles of sales consultant, team manager and sales coach. I am continuously looking at upskilling myself [...]

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Christie Welch

Fire & General Consultant Profile to come... Get in touch with Christie I welcome you to get in touch with any queries about your domestic insurances or our claims process. 09 360 5622 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven [...]

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Ramesh Mavani

Financial Adviser   Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Ramesh If you’d like some help assessing your existing insurance or to talk to someone about your priorities for cover, please call me for a complimentary coffee and chat. Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch [...]

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Yvonne Wallace

Yvonne Wallace Risk Manager Domestic I am passionate about making sure that people have enough cover to protect themselves. After seeing two good friends experience total losses through fire, I have seen just what can happen and this experience has made giving insurance advice more than just a job to me. With 20-plus years experience [...]

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Meet our Claims and Administration Teams

Desiré Gouws

Desiré Gouws Commercial Account Manager Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Desiré If you’d like some help assessing your existing insurance or to talk to someone about your priorities for cover, please call me for a chat. 09 360 5611 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge [...]

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Gemma Leveridge

Gemma Leveridge Domestic Insurance Support Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Gemma 09 360 6872 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen Bell prev next

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Lily Carter

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Jessica Marwick

Jessica Marwick Financial Adviser Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Jessica 09 360 5620 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen Bell prev next

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Michelle Mansell

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Matt Church

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 [...]

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Alex Olsen

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 [...]

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Yvonne Wallace

Yvonne Wallace Risk Manager Domestic I am passionate about making sure that people have enough cover to protect themselves. After seeing two good friends experience total losses through fire, I have seen just what can happen and this experience has made giving insurance advice more than just a job to me. With 20-plus years experience [...]

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Maria Lafferty

Finance Support - F&G Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Maria 09 360 5614 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen Bell prev next

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Saajal Radhisha

Senior Account Manager Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Saajal 09 360 5622 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen Bell prev next

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Chrissy Norwood

Commercial Broker Support Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Chrissy I welcome you to get in touch with any queries about your insurance.  09 360 5622 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha [...]

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Lance Vollenhoven

Financial Adviser I am a financial adviser with over 10 years experience in the insurance industry. I joined the insurance industry in 2008 where I started as a sales consultant and have worked for various insurance groups in the roles of sales consultant, team manager and sales coach. I am continuously looking at upskilling myself [...]

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Christie Welch

Fire & General Consultant Profile to come... Get in touch with Christie I welcome you to get in touch with any queries about your domestic insurances or our claims process. 09 360 5622 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven [...]

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Helen Bell

Profile to come... Get in touch with Helen I welcome you to get in touch with any queries. 09 360 5620 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen [...]

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Carryn Matthee

Underwriting Support Profile coming soon... Get in touch with Carryn If you’d like some help assessing your existing insurance or to talk to someone about your priorities for cover, please call us. Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy [...]

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Meet our Directors

Simon Fisher

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. [...]

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Greg Barratt

Greg Barratt Director, Insurance People and Mortgage People Profile coming soon... 027 271 7169 Katrina Church Ramesh Mavani Simon Fisher Greg Barratt Lily Carter Jessica Marwick Gemma Leveridge Lloyd Earwaker Christie Welch Desiré Gouws Lance Vollenhoven Chrissy Norwood Michelle Mansell Saajal Radhisha Carryn Matthee Maria Lafferty Matt Church Helen Bell prev next

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Katrina Church

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 [...]

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    • All Insurance People advisers and support staff sign a confidentiality agreement on joining the business which extends to our clients.
    • All Insurance People advisers and staff and are bound by our strict Code of Conduct which requires that all customer information and the privacy of that be respected.
    • All online and electronic information is captured using secure technologies and all paper-based records are located in the Insurance People head office in secure premises.

Debt Protection

  • Borrowing is a part of operating and growing but can often require a personal guarantee as part of the security. Debt Protection insurance protects your personal assets by providing your business with the funds needed to service loans should an unforeseen event occur, for example death or permanent disability.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Loss of Revenue

  • Even a short interruption to business operation can have a significant impact on profit. Loss of Revenue insurance is used to compensate a business for reduced profits caused events such as burglary, major IT issues, flooding, fire or accident,

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  • Insurance People has its own dedicated Claims Department, to deal with the big insurance companies on your behalf. As your advisers, we play an important advocacy role, providing you with the security of knowing that your claim will be taken care of as quickly as possible. Our claims experts will manage the claims process for you at every stage, liaising with the insurance company and any other relevant parties to ensure it progresses smoothly.

    Once the claim has been accepted we follow through with all parties to make sure payment is made quickly; always keeping you informed along the way.

    It’s our promise to take care of you when you need us most – at claim time.

About us

  • Part of the People Group of companies, which opened for business 25 years ago in 1989, Insurance People has been providing expert insurance advice for Kiwis – protecting their families and their priorities – since 2006.

    Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about how to offer New Zealanders the best service throughout the entire insurance process, and importantly we’re their fierce advocates at claim time.

    Our advisers know exactly what policies are out there, so making the right insurance choices are made easy. But perhaps most importantly, we know how to take a smart 360-degree view of your insurance needs, to protect you priorities in the most efficient and comprehensive way.

How we work

  • What’s important to you?

    Tell us about what’s important to you and together we’ll work out what type of cover you need. We’ll meet at a time and location that works for you, and together we’ll get it right.

    We find the right mix

    Save your precious time. We find you the best insurance options for your needs, then guide you through the process – straight-forward and fuss-free.

    We keep in touch

    We check in with you every year to make sure the information we have is up to date and that your insurance is still right for you. As life changes, so does your insurance.

    Your BIGGEST claims advocate

    When life throws a curve ball, dealing with insurance companies is the last thing you should have to do. We’re your absolute advocate at claim time: we manage the process from start to finish and put your insurance to work.

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Employers Liability

  • This cover provides protection for legal defence and court awarded settlements for employment law breaches. The cover also includes legal defence costs.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Statutory Liability

  • This cover provides legal defence protection and cover for fines for some breaches of Statute such as the Resource Management Act, Financial Reporting Act, Building Act. Occupational Health and Safety legislation prevents parties from insuring for OSH fines. Cover includes legal defence costs.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Public Liability

  • This cover provides legal liability protection from damage to third party property or bodily injury. It is important cover for anybody who occupies or leases property in connection with their business, and to provide a service away from their premises, for decorators, painters, motor mechanics, electricians or plumbers.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Professional Indemnity

  • This cover provides protection against costs arising from the provision of incorrect or faulty professional advice or design, as well as defamation. It also includes defence costs.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Commercial Vehicle

  • This insurance covers you against accidental damage to or loss of your motor vehicle while engaged in personal or business use. The policy also pays for any sums you become legally liable for in regard to loss or damage to property or any person.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Material Damage

  • Replace business assets, buildings, plant and stock which has been destroyed, lost or damaged due to fire, flood, burglary, earthquake or other such insured event.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Locum Cover

  • Keep your business ticking over if you’re out of action. Locum cover reimburses the costs of replacing you with a locum, or if that’s not possible, provides funds to cover eligible business overheads.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Key Person

  • Protect your business against the financial implications that can arise from the untimely death or disablement of a key employee.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Professional Indemnity

  • Indemnity cover provides protection for professionals against damages that may be awarded or negotiated in relation to an act or error during the conduct of their profession.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Business Interruption

  • Often used in combination with Material Damage cover, business interruption insurance enables your business to remain in the same financial position in terms of trading as would have been the case before the insured event.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Shareholder Agreement Insurance

  • Also know as a continuation plan or a will for the business; this cover is vital to the ensure stability and manageability through a buy/sell agreement.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Boat Insurance

  • Pleasure boat insurance covers you against theft, malicious damage and unintentional destruction or damage to your pleasure craft when being used for private purposes.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Motorbike Insurance

  • Motorbike insurance for whatever type of biker you are, from classic to trikes, sports bikes to quad bikes. Policies can be tailored to your individual needs, depending on how often you use it and more.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Car Insurance

  • Motor vehicle insurance protects you from potentially huge costs in the event of an accident, so it’s vital to have a policy that can take care of the potential liabilities and claims.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Content Insurance

  • Make sure all the things that make your house a home are covered. Contents insurance is essential so you can repair or replace your personal belongings if they’re lost, stolen or destroyed, whether at home or temporarily anywhere else in New Zealand.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

House Insurance

  • Do you know how much your home would cost to rebuild? Don’t under- or over-estimate the value of your home so that you can get the level of insurance you need to repair or replace what is often your biggest asset.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Travel

  • Planning a well-deserved holiday? We offer three levels of cover from budget to comprehensive. Click here to arrange your cover, underwritten through 1Cover Direct Insurance.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Mortgage Protection

  • Protect your biggest asset by making sure you’ll be able to keep up with the mortgage repayments in the event of illness or injury, so you can focus on what’s most important – your recovery.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Income Protection

  • Income protection is all about protecting you and your family’s lifestyle in the event you’re unable to work due to ill health, with a monthly payment until you’re able to return to work or reach retirement.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Permanent Disablement Cover

  • If your life takes an unexpected turn and you become permanently disabled through accident or illness, Total and Permanent Disability Insurance provides a lump sum payout for you to spend as you choose.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Trauma / Critical Cover

  • Trauma / Critical Cover removes the financial stress that comes with suffering a major health trauma, paying out a lump sum so you and your family can concentrate on what’s most important – your recovery.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Medical / Health Insurance

  • It’s easy to get lost in the maze of medical insurance. We’ve made it our business to know the ins and outs of the different policies on offer, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Life Insurance

  • We all like to think we’re invincible, but the reality is a little different, which is why it’s so important to make sure the people you love are protected if something happens to you. Life Insurance has evolved and now offers a range of different options and benefits so it’s more important than ever to get the right policy and cover.

    How can we help? Call us today or click here to send us a query.

Your BIGGEST claims advocate

  • When life throws a curve ball, dealing with insurance companies is the last thing you should have to do. We’re your absolute advocate at claim time: we manage the process from start to finish and put your insurance to work.

We keep in touch

  • We check in with you every year to make sure the information we have is up to date and that your insurance is still right for you. As life changes, so does your insurance.

We find the right mix.

  • Save your precious time. We find you the best insurance options for your needs, then guide you through the process – straight-forward and fuss-free.

What’s important for you

  • Tell us about what’s important to you and together we’ll work out what type of cover you need. We’ll meet at a time and location that works for you, and together we’ll get it right.

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