We believe people want to deal with professionals who have knowledge, expertise, honesty, integrity and are committed to helping them find insurance products that meet their individual needs. Above all people want to deal with real people - that's why JRI put absolute focus on creating a relationship of trust and respect with all their clients both locally and across New Zealand.
With more than 150 years of collective experience, the JRI team is committed to ensuring our clients get products to meet their needs - to protect the things that matter. We can help you select suitable products to help you achieve this - contact the team at JRI.
John Rae - Director
John is the Director of JRI Limited and JRI Life Limited and actively works across both businesses providing an all-encompassing service to his clients. Having been in the industry since 1977 he has attained considerable knowledge & experience which is... Read more
Aimee Johnson - Executive Assistant to John Rae (Life & Health)
Aimee brings a wealth of expertise in administration coupled with a robust background in property management, equipping her with the necessary skills to seamlessly engage with clients. She prioritises client confidence and privacy above all else, an essential aspect of... Read more
Alexis Coetzer - Commercial Claims
Alexis has more than 13 years’ experience working in the South African Insurance Industry, predominately in the space of claims, and will continue in this area as part of our commercial claims team. Alexis looks forward to building strong relationships... Read more
Anja Koen - Administration Support
Anja is a critical member of the JRI team, she is the first point of contact in the office and ensures all enquires are directed accordingly. Anja assists with administrative duties and is on hand to provide processing and support where needed. Phone:... Read more
Brooke Rae - Personal Assistant to John Rae (General Insurance)
Brooke forms an integral part of the office both at the forefront and behind the scenes. Brooke’s role encompasses processing client payments to the relevant insurer, supporting the Director and looking after IT. Brooke ensures systems and processes are in... Read more
Darren King - Senior Commercial Broker
Originally from Australia, Darren has been living in New Zealand since the beginning of 2017. With over 25 years in the insurance industry encompassing the proprietorship of his own brokerage, working for large corporates and exposure to international markets (... Read more
Heather Burtscher - Senior Broker Support, Commercial
Heather’s career in the insurance industry commenced in South Africa in 1983, initially as an administrator where she developed her admin skills and gained great insight and knowledge in the field of general insurance. Over the years Heather has further... Read more
Kat Courtney - Christchurch Branch, Commercial Claims
Kat has worked in the Insurance industry, specifically in claims for the last two years. In that time she excelled in the domestic property and contents space and was promoted into the EQC claims team. In her current role, Kat oversees both commercial and... Read more
Kim Antill - Personal Lines Broker and Claims Handler
Kim has over 20+ years in the insurance industry where she has gained valuable knowledge and experience. Kim’s role as both personal lines broker and claims handler requires her to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, assessors and... Read more
Kim McLeod - Christchurch Commercial Broker Support
Kim's extensive experience in the insurance industry spans over 20 years, during which she has worked in various locations across New Zealand, including Dunedin and the Hawkes Bay. Her roles have encompassed responsibilities as an Underwriter, Broker, and Claims... Read more
Matt Horne - Christchurch Branch Manager and Commercial Broker
Matt is a born and bred Cantabrian who operates JRI Limited’s Christchurch Branch in addition to looking after clients Nationwide. Matt has over 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry, initially spending 5 years in Claims as a Consultant... Read more
Quaid McGregor - Unique Vehicle Specialist
Quaid’s experience in the insurance industry spans more than a decade and includes various senior roles within claims. The knowledge and skills Quaid has obtained over this time, combined with his passion for building strong relationships will ensure... Read more
Rachael Hurrell - Commercial Broker Support
With almost a decade in the insurance industry, Rachael’s experience encompasses roles within the personal lines sector as a broker and more recently managing claims. Having handled a substantial portfolio, Rachael has developed the skills to work under... Read more
Rebecca Burdett - Christchurch Senior Broker Support, Commercial
Rebecca has worked in the insurance industry in the UK and New Zealand for a number of years as both a broker support and Underwriter. Rebecca works for the JRI Christchurch Branch as a Commercial Broker Support. Rebecca is passionate about providing high quality... Read more
Rebecca Mullarkey-Rae - Commercial Broker
Rebecca joined JRI in 2019 after working in the travel and tourism industry for 17 years in Australia. Initially starting in our domestic lines team, Rebecca became a Commercial Broker support before taking over our Commercial Claims in 2021. Rebecca’s time... Read more
Tane Hawkins - Senior Commercial Broker
Tane began his career in insurance and financial planning after studying Law at Canterbury University and with over 26 years in the industry. Tane has a vast amount of experience and in-depth knowledge which allows him to productively manage his portfolio of business... Read more
Toni Fabish-Benton - Office Manager
As JRI’s Office Manager, Toni has a vital role in ensuring the office is operating efficiently and compliantly, this involves a strong focus in the areas of Credit Control, HR and Compliance. Toni achieves this by working closely with staff members... Read more
Vanessa Hambridge - Commercial Broker
Vanessa has over 15 years’ experience in various sectors of the South African insurance market, and has come back to the insurance industry after taking a 3 year break from work, following her family’s immigration to New Zealand. Vanessa is a Commercial... Read more
