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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. 

steve@northco.co.nz
027 493 5577

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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.

richard@northco.co.nz
027 272 8296

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Amanda Woodmass

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.

amanda@northco.co.nz

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Pagin Robinson

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.

pagin@northco.co.nz

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Andrea Hale

Financial Adviser and Personnel Manager

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.

andy@northco.co.nz

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.

kim@northco.co.nz

Dee Wintle

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.

claims@northco.co.nz

J.J. Schenk

Broker Support

J.J. started working at Northco Insurance Brokers in 2019, soon becoming our Fire & General Insurance administration superstar. J.J. assists clients with policy and premium payment enquiries along with policy processing. 

jj@northco.co.nz

Kim Wolland

Kimberley Wolland

Broker Support

Kimberley brings with her over 30 years of experience in the Insurance Industry, lending invaluable support to our Broking Team with her wealth of expertise.

Outside of the office, Kimberley’s interests lie in the worlds of art and gardening.

With a blend of professional expertise and personal interests, Kimberley brings a distinct perspective and dedicated commitment to both her professional endeavours and leisure pursuits.

Fiona McKeown

Fiona McKeown

Fire and General Claims – Administration 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

Alex Honey

Administration 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.

info@northco.co.nz

0800 286 678
06 378 2819

34 Perry Street
Masterton

PO Box 629
Masterton 5840

Northco 2020