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Meet the Team
We’re a close-knit team who have decades of experience in the insurance industry. With dedicated teams specialising in their respective fields, you get expert help and advice to cover every part of your life from homes, to businesses, vehicles and more.
Steve Hurley
Director | Financial Advisor – Fire and General
Steve is married to Cath and they live in Carterton with their dog KD. Steve is President of the Carterton Rugby Club, Chairman of the Carterton HubCap Sports project and a Trustee for the Wairarapa Riding for the Disabled Trust. He is also a former Taranaki & Wairarapa Bush rugby rep and played professional rugby in Italy in 1984/85. Steve has 40 + years in the insurance industry specialising in Domestic, Rural and Commercial Insurance.
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027 493 5577
Richard Stratford
Director | Financial Advisor – Fire and General & Life
Richard joined his father in the insurance business in 1998 and eventually took over the business. He has clients spread across New Zealand he is now looking after the needs of fourth-generation clients. He often travels to the Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay to continue these relationships. After many years working with Northco with investment clients, Richard joined the Northco team as a Director in April 2019.
His areas of expertise are Life, Health and Domestic, and Commercial insurance.
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027 272 8296
Amanda Woodmass
Director | Financial Adviser – Fire and General/Claims Operations Manager
Amanda is a Fire & General Broker and manages the Claims Department. She has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, specialising in rural insurance. She was born and bred in the Wairarapa and has a good knowledge of what is important to local people. Amanda enjoys playing squash, and netball, and keeping fit.
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027 324 5810
Pagin Robinson
Financial Adviser – Fire & General Manager
Pagin joined the Northco team in 2004. She has worked in various roles in the company and is now a Fire & General Insurance Broker, providing advice with domestic and commercial insurance. Pagin was the 2020 recipient of the Wayne Quinlan Scholarship awarded to Most Outstanding Young Broker in the NZ Brokers network.
When not at work Pagin enjoys keeping active playing netball and squash, and hitting the gym.
Andrea Hale
Financial Advisor
Andy became a member of the Northco team in 1998. Since then, she has held different positions within the company and currently serves as a Fire and General Insurance Broker, dealing in Commercial, Farm, and Domestic Insurance. With over 28 years of experience in the insurance industry, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.Her husband, Roger, works in the farming sector, and together they have two grown-up daughters. They now take delight in spending time with their three granddaughters. In her leisure time, Andy keeps fit and nurtures a love for gardening, often venturing out to explore the scenic countryside.
J.J. Schenk
Financial Advisor
JJ began her journey in the insurance industry in 2019, starting at reception and steadily growing her expertise and responsibilities. She is now proud to serve as a Fire and General Insurance Broker, helping our domestic clients find the right coverage tailored to their unique needs.
She spends her spare time with her husband raising four children and soaking up the Wairarapa dream.
Dee Wintle
Claims Manager
Dee is our Fire & General Claims Manager assisting clients throughout the claims process. Claims can often be a stressful time and we take it on board to help our clients to obtain the best possible outcome. Dee has been part of the Northco team for 13 years having recently returned after a brief sabbatical to train as an Insurance Loss Adjuster. Dee has gained experience working in several roles during her time at Northco.
Kim Catt
Finance Manager
Kim started at Northco Insurance Brokers during 1993.
Kim is our Finance Manager, and is in charge of premium payment enquiries.
Katelyn Woodmass
Broker Support
Katelyn joined the team in 2024. Born and breed in Pahiatua, she continues to live in her hometown today. Before moving into her current role, she qualified as a veterinary nurse, reflecting her passion for animals and helping others. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with friends, family, and her dog Macey. She also loves playing sports and spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking.
Fiona McKeown
Broker Support
Fiona plays a crucial role in our team by supporting clients when they first contact our office and assisting them during the claims process. Fiona and her husband, John, have lived in the Wairarapa since 2006. They are parents to two children who are actively involved in sports and other activities, keeping the family busy. In her free time, Fiona enjoys engaging in DIY projects and working on their property.
Alex Honey
Broker Support
Alex has a background in customer service and insurance. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her two children and family, making the most of the outdoors whenever possible. She also likes to indulge in painting as a hobby.
Aleishia Redfern
Administration Support
Raised in the Wairarapa, in her spare time Aleishia loves riding her horse, walking her dogs, getting out in the outdoors, and especially going to Riversdale beach.
Nikki Pollard
Life Operations Manager
Nikki has a background in insurance & investment administration and will soon begin studying to gain her adviser qualifications in the life and health insurance sector.
When not at work, she is spending time with her two girls who are actively involved in school sports teams and horse riding. And any spare time she gets, Nikki enjoys hitting the gym and keeping fit along with spending time with friends and family.
Stephanie Stevenson
Broker Support
With a few years of experience in the insurance industry, Stephanie brings a practical and people focused approach to everything she does.
Outside of work, her life is a busy and rewarding mix of parenting and community involvement.
Stephanie and her child share a passion for horse riding, and are both actively involved in Hato Hone St John Youth; a commitment that reflects their dedication to helping others and learning valuable life skills along the way.
Northco 2020