🧭 About The A Team

🎯 Real People. Real Advice.

At Woodward Insurance Brokers, we’re more than just insurance advisers—we’re people helping people protect what matters most.

Whether you’re in Invercargill, Queenstown, Christchurch, or anywhere else across New Zealand, we treat your situation as unique—because it is. No cookie-cutter advice, just tailored solutions that work for you.

Founded by Kane in 2005 and inspired by the legacy of his late father, Wayne, our business is built on family values, straight talk, and decades of hands-on experience. With strong roots in Southland, we understand the needs of everyday New Zealanders—urban, rural, and everything in between.

Whether you’re insuring your business, your lifestyle block, or your life, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

🛠️ What We Do

We offer advice, quotes, and ongoing support across a full range of insurance solutions, all tailored to your unique needs:

❤️ Life & Health

Life, Trauma, Total Permanent Disability (TPD)
Income Protection
Medical & Surgical Cover

🏡 Personal Insurance

Home & Contents
Private & Business Vehicles
Travel & Cruise Insurance

🏢 Business & Commercial

Liability, Tools, Buildings, Stock & Equipment
Fire & General Business Protection
Professional Indemnity

🌾 Rural & Farm

Farm & Lifestyle Block Insurance
Tractors, Implements, Stock & Crops

💰 KiwiSaver

Personalised advice on KiwiSaver contributions, funds, and withdrawals

🤝 Why Choose Us?

We work for you, not the insurers – we act on your behalf, always.
Options, not one-size-fits-all – we access a wide panel of insurers to find the best solution.
End-to-end support – from policy setup to claims, we’re with you at every turn.
Plain English, real advice – no jargon, no pushy sales. Just what you need to know.

We’re also part of industry bodies like IBANZ and the Steadfast Network, which help us deliver even better outcomes for you.

🧭 The Team That’s Got Your Back

👨‍💼 Kane – Managing Director & Financial Adviser

Approx 25 years’ experience across life, health, fire, and general insurance. The one who started it all and still very much at the heart of it.

🧾 Melissa – Financial Adviser

Third-generation Southlander. Keeps your policies running smoothly, renewals up to date, and advice tailored.

💻 Brody – Financial Adviser

Our resident techie. Gets the best terms for new business, pricing, and insurer negotiations.

🌱 Alayne – Financial Adviser

Rural expert with deep farming knowledge. Practical, relatable, and here to help, Assists you with mid term policy changes.

🧬 Bevan – Life & Health Adviser

Specialist in Life, Health and KiwiSaver. Brings experience from insurance, banking and investments.

🌏 Maria – Broker Support

Ex-banker and travel pro. Supports the team and helps with supporting the brokers.

🏡 Kerry – Broker Support

18 years in domestic, rural, and commercial insurance. helps with supporting the brokers.

📞 Fay – Claims & Admin

Your first point of contact. She’ll help you through claims and everything in between.

🧠 Kerina – Claims & Adviser Support

Insurance veteran from South Africa. Strategic, calm, and committed to clients.

🧾 Lisa – Admin & Adviser Support

Brings business and accounting expertise to our life & health team. Efficient and friendly.

The other team members keep us on track.

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💬 Let’s Chat

No bots, no call centres—just real people, ready to help.
Call us, email us, or pop in for a cuppa.