Underwriting Agencies of New Zealand (UANZ)
Ag Guard is a specialist agricultural underwriting agency focused on the New Zealand rural sector, using market‑leading technology to help brokers deliver high‑quality advice to farming clients. Supported by NZI — one of New Zealand’s most trusted and long‑established insurers — Ag Guard combines specialist capability with enduring market strength.
Our focus
We specialise exclusively in rural and agri‑insurance, combining deep sector expertise with modern systems and intelligent data capture. Our technology is designed to enhance broker efficiency, insight, and confidence — enabling stronger advice and better outcomes for rural customers.
Our goal
To be the leading centre of excellence for agri‑insurance within New Zealand’s broker market. Through advanced technology, data‑driven underwriting, and an agile specialist team, we aim to lift responsiveness and capability across the rural insurance sector. Ag Guard operates solely through intermediated distribution channels.
Contact the team at AG Guard
Contact Us
- Commercial Farm
- Lifestyle Properties
- Rural Home & Contents
- Rural Motor
- Rural MD/BI
- Rural Liability
- Rural Working Dogs & Livestock
- Rural Machinery Breakdown & Stock Deterioration
Level 2, The Imperial,
79 Lichfield Street, Christchurch 8011
Contact: Glynn Howell, Country Head, New Zealand
