Our People
Conveniently based in Newmarket, Auckland, near the key insurance markets, Insurance Advisernet comprises a small dedicated team consisting of:
David Crawford - Managing Director
As many people did, David started his insurance career with NZI (in Auckland), before travelling to London to see the world. In London he worked in a variety of roles and businesses in the insurance industry, managed to survive a four year stint in the Middle East, and ended up in a senior position in the retail broking operations of Willis in London.
David returned to New Zealand in the mid 1990's with a young family and worked with Marsh for four years in a business development and client servicing role. David left just prior to the merger with Sedgwick and spent four years outside the insurance industry before joining Jardine Lloyd Thompson in 2002 to help them re-enter the corporate insurance market. David ended up as National Development Manager prior to leaving to start Insurance Advisernet in August 2006.
David is a current Board member of IBANZ (Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand) and is heavily involved with education and training.
Jennifer Cockburn - Insurance Co-ordinator
Jennifer joined Insurance Advisernet in September 2009 and closely assists David with product design and placement services for our members.
Jennifer started her career with AA Insurance before moving to State Insurance and then onto Marsh in a broking support role. Following a short overseas break, she worked as an underwriter for a commercial motor vehicle insurer prior to joining us.
Jennifer is the primary contact for insurance and placement enquiries for our member brokers.
Andy Barber and Quintelle Oosthuizen - Support Team
Andy and Quintelle ensure the office runs smoothly! Between them they support our iBroker users, pay everyone (including insurers) and provide assistance to our member brokers on everything from banking to insurer settlements to forgotten passwords and much more...