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 JRI Ltd and Life & Health Adviser
John is the Director of JRI and having been in the industry since 1977 he has attained considerable knowledge and experience. John has secured a large number of New Zealand wide, franchise and large enterprise clients. Although he is still very active in the General... Read more
Aimee Johnson - Personal Assistant to John Rae
Aimee has extensive experience in administration, gained in New Zealand and Australia, and with a background in property management, she has developed the skills to work with clients efficiently and effectively, ensuring their confidence and privacy is first and... Read more
Andrea Edwards - Unique Vehicle Specialist
Andrea is a Unique Vehicle Specialist. With her many years in frontline customer service, she aims to source for her clients competitively priced and value for money cover for their vehicles. Andrea looks forward to building strong relationships with her... Read more
Brooke Rae, PIB - Business Manager
Brooke has over 10 years’ experience in Banking and Insurance where she managed High Value Clients and staff. She forms part of our Management Team in the running of the office. Brooke has a focus on system & office processes and client financials,... Read more
Dean Howard - Commercial Lines Broker
Dean has 29 years’ experience in the Insurance and Banking Industry, where he has worked in a number of positions from high valued client account management to Commercial and Agri Insurance broking. Dean brings a wealth of knowledge & experience in both... Read more
Dylan Hartwell - SME Broker
Dylan has Insurance industry experience in both Australia and New Zealand having worked for Wesfarmers, Lumley and CGU before moving over to a Steadfast brokerage in Melbourne and most recently working for Aon in Auckland. Dylan had worked with claims across all... Read more
Gayleen Innes, PIB - Office Administrator
Gayleen manages and coordinates insurance renewals for our brokers, within this role she controls the financial side of the accounts to ensure client premiums are collected & allocated within the required timeframe to the Insurer. Gayleen also assists Andrea with... Read more
Kim Reed, PIB - Commercial Claims Handler
Kim manages all claims for our Commercial Clients. This role requires her to develop and maintain strong relationships to allow her to liaise seamlessly with all parties involved, including the insurer, assessor and other third parties, thus enabling her to... Read more
Matt Horne, NZIM Dip.Bus Mgmt, PIB - Commercial Lines Broker
Matt has over 7 years experience in the insurance industry spending the majority of his time working in the claims sector at various insurers. More recently he has spent time as a Commercial Broker before travelling overseas. He brings a wealth of knowledge to JRI and... Read more
Rebecca Rae, PIB - Senior Broker Support - Commercial
Rebecca started with JRI as a Personal Lines Broker and has subsequently moved into the role of Commercial Broker Support. Rebecca continues to supervise the Personal Lines team, ensuring timely renewals and a high level of service is being provided to our... Read more
Stacey Hall - Personal Lines Broker and Claims Handler
Stacey has over 20 years in the insurance industry and has come back to JRI after a 2 year break from the industry. Stacey has come back to the role of Personal Lines Broker and Personal Lines Claims handler. This role requires her to develop and maintain... Read more
Rochelle Jacob, PIB - Commercial Senior Broker Support
Rochelle has many years of experience in the industry, most recently with Vero Insurance. She is passionate about ensuring accuracy of information and ensuring client’s needs are met efficiently and accurately. Rochelle assists the Commercial Team providing... Read more
Tane Hawkins, ANZIIF (Assoc), PIB - Commercial Lines 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
Tony Philpott, ANZIIF (Assoc) CIP, PIB - Technical Manager
Tony brings to JRI a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning in excess of 35 years in the Insurance industry. His expertise across both insurance company and insurance broking sectors make him an invaluable part of our team. Tony is based in Auckland. Mobile:... Read more
Vanessa Hambridge - Office Support
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 assists the... Read more
