The New Zealand Business Breakfast is a well established professional development and networking event.
Returning on Thursday, 14 September 2023, this annual breakfast is ideal for industry professionals looking to hear about the critical and current perspectives that are shaping the insurance industry in New Zealand.
This event will feature a robust panel discussion with a diverse range of views and expertise.
For any queries about this event, please contact Kelly Phypers, Event Manager.
Acknowledgements
ANZIIF gratefully acknowledges the generous assistance and support of the event content committee.
- Janine Mostert — National Client Relationship Manager, McLarens
- Glen Phillpotts — National Engagement Manager – New Zealand, ANZIIF
Neil Cousins
Neil Cousins
Chief Executive Officer
Steadfast New Zealand
Neil joined Steadfast in 2017 to take on the position of Broker Services Manager and became CEO in 2022.
Neil started his career in London in 1991 and has been involved in the insurance industry both as a broker and underwriter.
During his career, Neil has had the opportunity to create schemes and facilities, take recognised companies into different areas of business and establish a brokerage under the highly compliant UK financial services legislation.
Neil also looks after the technical Insurance side of Steadfast NZ, developing wordings and helping brokers with difficult claims and complex placements.
Dean Garrod
Dean Garrod
Managing Director
McLarens
Dean started his career in insurance in 1989 with a large insurer, ultimately working in both commercial underwriting and more latterly claims. Subsequently he moved into Loss Adjusting in1995.
He has held several professional directorships, and ultimately became Chief Executive of Crawford & Company New Zealand in 2011, and post-acquisition of that New Zealand business by Mclarens Global in 2020, became Managing Director of the New Zealand business and now sits on the McLarens Global Management Team. In addition to industry qualifications (ANZIIF and AICLA), Dean also obtained his MBA through the University of Auckland.
Dean has a passion for his team and their development, with an equally important clear focus on the customer, innovation and evolving industry dynamics. Being a 30-year veteran of the industry, he has witnessed and relishes being part of an industry going through such significant fast paced change, a challenge faced by individuals and businesses alike.
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Sponsorship
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event? For more information on how your organisation can benefit as a sponsor of this leading professional development program, please contact Barbara Maruno, Partnerships Manager by email at [email protected].
