ABOUT NZUAC

Representing New Zealand's underwriting agencies

Inspired by the Underwriting Agencies Council in Australia and the Managing General Agents Association of the UK, the New Zealand Underwriting Agencies Council has been founded as a standalone representative organisation, with an industry-wide remit however we are strongly focused on building a two-way dialogue with the NZ financial services regulators.


The importance of delegated underwriting authorities and how they operate enabling delivery of better customer outcomes within the insurance sector is a current priority. We also aim to submit on and influence New Zealand financial services legislation to ensure that the interests of our members are both heard and considered.  

We are a non-profit organisation established to present a professional, representative industry body that will authentically and locally represent our members’ interests within the wider New Zealand insurance industry. 



We’re here to introduce a diversity of markets and products to the New Zealand market and help establish our members to become viable and respected insurance distribution resources for New Zealand 

Our Cause or Purpose guides & motivates us - Enhancing insurance solutions for New Zealanders by providing a voice for Underwriting Agencies

We seek to:

  • Represent underwriting agencies in discussions and/or negotiations with legislative or government bodies
  • Promote underwriting agencies as an economically efficient means of insurance distribution
  • Promote the views, interests, and arguments of underwriting agencies to all relevant bodies, organisations, groups, interests, and/or media
  • Set guidelines to assist members in ensuring the stability, security, and reputation of their individual businesses
  • Encourage members’ professional development through training and education programs
  • Liaise with other professional associations and spark dialogue in the community.


Through meeting the above objectives, NZUAC will affirm and sustain its membership’s position at the forefront of the New Zealand insurance industry.


New Zealand Underwriting Agencies Council Inc represents strength in numbers.


NZUAC team

Introducing the team that forms the steering committee of the NZUAC.  They all bring unique skills to the NZUAC organisation along with common goals of:

  • Creating a centralised body to connect people, organisations, ideas & goals 
  • Promote Underwriting Agencies as a viable, smart & solutions-driven alternative in the insurance market.
  • Represent UA’s as an inclusive, supportive & growing collective with a common purpose
  • Monitor & interact with the regulatory environment
  • Do everything to ensure UA’s and our Associates grow collective market share 


Managing Board:


  • Andrew McFetridge  - President 
  • David Walton - Vice President
  • George Dmitriev - Secretary
  • Petra Lucioli - Treasurer
  • Craig Furness
  • Andrew Reid
  • Andrew Reid


Each person above individually welcomes contact from interested parties and the opportunity to discuss NZUAC, the directions, aims and aspirations of NZUAC, and why being a member is both good for business and good for the industry. 


If you have a connection with a member listed, reach out and ask them about NZUAC. Alternatively our Executive Director, Nigel Edmiston is happy to answer any questions and champion membership applications. 


Testimonials

Star Insurance - NZUAC
With underwriting agencies a relatively unknown concept in NZ, Star recognised the importance of an industry body to represent the specific interests of agencies, especially in the current regulatory environment. Having been a member of UAC (Australia) for many years we are delighted to support an NZ centric organisation adding NZ flavour to underwriting agency representation.

Nicholas Baker

CEO - Star Insurance Specialists
NM Insurance
A united voice to support the growth, value and market presence of underwriting agencies is critical. At NM Insurance, we are proud to be a founding member of NZUAC, and offer through our experiences in overseas markets, how a strong association can assist everyone, whether through advocacy, awareness, growth or market engagement, we welcome fellow businesses to join us, and grow with us.

Lyndon Turner

CEO - NM Insurance
We are incredibly proud to be partnering with NZUAC as they establish themselves as the voice for underwriting agencies and associated organisations in New Zealand. We have every confidence that NZUAC is well placed to provide the support required by UA's to condition to thrive in the NZ market.

Evan Ainslie

Market Development Manager ANZ - Lloyds
TLC Insurance has been a specialist heavy machinery underwriter for over twenty years in New Zealand. At times, it can be a lonely pursuit and that is why we saw the establishment of NZUAC as a wonderful opportunity to bring together underwriters who understand the unique parameters of our work. Through the NZUAC, it will be invaluable to have collective eyes across proposed legislation, a stronger lobbying voice as require, plus a network through which we can promote our services to a wider broker market.

Andrew Reid

General Manager - TLC Insurance
As a 'new kid' on the block, it is of paramount importance to us, as an organisation, to stand out from the crowd. We seek representation in the NZ market, for our views and interests to be heard and taken seriously, to build new connections and gain knowledge and skill to disrupt the industry showcase how underwriting agencies can benefit the insurance industry.
IUNZ became a member of the NZUAC as its an ideal platform to bring together a collaborative approach to address the above-mentioned objectives.

George Dmitriev

General Manager - Insurance Underwriters
Rosser became a member of NZUAC to be part of a new professional body that is united by it’s members and service partners to influence and provide leadership in the NZ insurance market. NZUAC is an independent collaborative organisation which shares information and provides a voice for it’s members supporting evolving issues such as developing niche products, regulation, legal compliance, marketing, professional training, alternative security/capacity. Rosser is proud to be a member of NZUAC which focuses on these issues to provide better outcomes for it’s members, service providers and most importantly our clients.

Business Development Manager - Rosser
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