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.
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New Plymouth Office
John Rae - Director JRI Limited and JRI Life Limited
John has been a dedicated professional in the insurance industry since 1977. As the Director of both JRI Limited and JRI Life Limited, he actively works across both businesses, delivering all-encompassing services tailored to his clients' diverse needs. With... Read more
David Lee - General Manager
David joined JRI in December 2024. A highly commercially astute, forward-thinking leader, David has 20 years’ experience in the Insurance sector here in New Zealand and across the Pacific region. David has held several senior leadership roles within... Read more
Aimee Johnson - Executive Assistant to John Rae (Life & Health)
Aimee brings extensive experience in administration, complemented by a background in property management, which has equipped her with the ability to work with clients efficiently and effectively. Ensuring client confidence and privacy is paramount in her role,... Read more
Anja Koen - Unique Vehicles Specialist and Personal Lines Support
Anja joined JRI four years ago, starting as Receptionist, and has since developed extensive expertise in Unique Vehicle and Domestic Insurance. She holds a Level 5 Financial Services qualification and now manages her own portfolio of clients in these areas. With... Read more
Bec Baumann - Receptionist & Administration Assistant
Becs brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a confident, client-focused approach to her role as Receptionist at JRI. New to the insurance industry, she draws on her experience in hairdressing, retail customer service, and administration, where... Read more
Brooke Rae - Office Coordinator and Assistant to General Manager
Brooke is an integral part of the JRI team, seamlessly managing responsibilities both at the forefront of operations and behind the scenes. She ensures that essential systems and processes are in place to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently, including... Read more
Jacqui Black - Commercial Broker
With nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Jacqui is a seasoned Commercial Insurance Broker known for delivering tailored advice to businesses of all sizes. From start-ups to large companies, she works closely with clients to understand their unique... Read more
Kim Antill - Personal Lines & SME Broker and Claims Handler
With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Kim has developed valuable knowledge and expertise across multiple areas. As a Personal Lines Broker, SME Broker, and Personal Lines Claims Handler, she plays a key role in building and maintaining strong... Read more
Marita Green - Risk and Compliance Analyst
At JRI Insurance, my role is to ensure that what we do is grounded in sound risk management and compliance practices. Whether it’s maintaining high ethical standards, streamlining processes, or making sure we meet all regulatory requirements, my focus is... Read more
Neika Thomson - Junior Broker Support
Neika is an integral part of JRI’s broker support team, bringing strong communication skills and a careful, methodical approach to assisting our advisers and supporting clients. In her role as Junior Broker Support, she helps with policy administration, client... Read more
Sarah Gilmour - Commercial Broker Support
Sarah brings a strong background in administration, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to client service. In her role as a Broker Support, she provides seamless assistance to the Commercial Brokers. Sarah's proactive mindset and enthusiasm for... Read more
Tane Hawkins - Senior Commercial Broker
Tane began his career in insurance and financial planning after studying Law at Canterbury University. With over 30 years in the industry, Tane brings a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge to his role as a Senior Commercial Lines Broker at JRI Limited. His... 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
Christchurch Office
Alexis Coetzer - Commercial Claims
Alexis brings over 13 years of valuable experience in the South African insurance industry, with a specialized focus on claims management. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive knowledge in handling complex commercial claims, providing exceptional support to... Read more
Brandon Hensley - Client Director
Brandon has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance and finance industry having joined the broking industry in 2012 as a Risk Management Consultant after spending more than 10 years working for a large Australasian Insurance company. He has a claims and... Read more
Hayley Laird - Commercial Broker Support
Hayley has recently joined us as a Commercial Broker Support professional, bringing with her nearly a decade of experience navigating the insurance industry within the claims sector. Throughout her career she has developed a strong and well-rounded understanding of... Read more
Layla Bremner
Layla is a Commercial Insurance Broker Support professional with over two years of experience across both life and commercial insurance. She brings a well-rounded understanding of risk management and client needs, enabling her to provide effective and reliable support... Read more
Rebecca Mullarkey-Rae - Commercial Broker
Rebecca joined JRI in 2019, bringing 17 years of experience from the travel and tourism industry in Australia. Based in our Christchurch branch, she initially started in the domestic lines team and progressed to Commercial Broker Support before taking charge of... Read more
