The Team
Garry Bray - Managing Director & Broker
While completing an MBA Garry accepted a role with Lumley Insurance as General Manager Insurance and after 10 years having enjoyed being part of a team which saw the company grow significantly, accepted a position with Elders Rural Holdings Ltd to establish an insurance broking operation.
Elders Insurance Ltd was successfully established, and after 3 years Garry’s role was as National Manager Financial Services with responsibility for insurance, rural lending and Elders card operations.
In 2010 Garry accepted an offer from Marsh as Executive Director where he stayed until 2013 when he commenced negotiations to purchase TSI.
Les Jones - Commercial / Domestic Broker
In 1987 accepted position as Auckland Branch Manager with Lumley Insurance and during the following 22 years fulfilled the following positions:
• Northern Regional Manager: Responsible for Auckland, Hamilton and Whangarei branch development.
• NZ Operations Manager: Responsible for the NZ branch network with prime responsibility for overall branch operations and development, including the broker market and key client account relationships.
• NZ Broker & Distribution Manager: Responsible for the total NZ broker market development and distribution.
• Also part of the Lumley Executive Team until the end of 2008.
As a result of the Christchurch earthquakes in 2010, accepted a position for 3 years as Commercial Claims Advocate with Marsh Insurance Brokers to assist with the processing and claims settlement negotiations for their commercial clients Material Damage and Business Interruption claims.
Joined TSI Brokers & Consultants in 2014 following the change of ownership.
Helen Bray - Director & Accountant
A Chartered Accountant, Helen has held positions with National Accountancy firms and private enterprise in Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland.
Over recent years Helen has operated her own business, and is now also involved with TSI as Accountant.
Allan Hill - Broker
Prior to joining TSI Allan spent 2 years assisting Marsh with Christchurch EQ Claims. Allan is based in Tauranga.
Anna - Claims Manager
Providing support at claims time is an important part of our role, and Anna’s extensive claims experience means that she can add significant value in guiding our clients through the claims process.
Ruth Steele - Business Manager
Ruth has worked as a consultant for various Insurers and Software companies, which included providing a broker’s perspective in relation to computer software and system projects aimed at improving the efficiency in Broker / Insurer business. Ruth’s latest work has been with Steadfast Technologies as part of the working group in relation to the new Insight software for brokers.
Ruth holds a Senior Associateship with The Institute, is QIB and RFA registered and has been an IBANZ board member for many years
Recently EIL has formed a joint venture arrangement with TSI which enables both companies to expand its geographical footprint.
Amanda Boyes - Broker Support
Amanda is now returning to the industry after some time off to have a family, and joined the team at TSI Papamoa branch in April 2017 as Broker Support.
Ken Bidwell - Risk Consultant
Ken has worked in the insurance business for over 50 years, with over 45 years in broking mainly with large international brokers handling corporate business ranging from primary industry through general manufacturing to service industries.
He has specialised in an holistic approach to managing risk, & the parts played by Business Continuity, alternative Risk Financing & Transfer, culminating in the purchase of traditional insurance from insurance markets.
He has been in Auckland since 1990, having previously worked in Christchurch, Fiji, Dunedin & Wellington in various management positions.
Leana Peeti - Broker Assistant
Leana joined the insurance industry in 2012 working at Aon’s Mt Maunganui branch as a junior broker.
She worked at Aon until leaving to start a family, and then joined TSI’s Mt Maunganui branch in April 2018 as a broker assistant, handling both domestic and commercial business.
Lois Jeffries - Senior Broker
Apart from a short break to raise her children, Lois has continued her career in insurance broking gaining her ANZIIF Diploma in insurance broking along the way.
Lois continues to work with clients to find the best possible risk protection covers that will cater to the clients individual business requirements.
Leisa Janes - Broker
Geoff Craven - Senior Broker & Aviation Specialist
He has worked in insurance in London and Fiji and had 10 years with a multinational Broker.
In 1987 he established his own Insurance Broking Business and subsequently formed Insurance Broker Services which became part of TSI in June 2015.
His broking career has involved handling all facets of aviation insurance from warbird aircraft to airline accounts and he has also specialised in arranging covers for the forestry and transport industries.
Geoff’s insurance philosophy is quite simple – the end result of any insurance cover is usually a claim so make sure the claim is settled to the clients’ satisfaction. Geoff is based in Tauranga.
Erle Tucker - Director EIL
After 15 years with AMP Erle established his own insurance broking business- Eastland Insurance Ltd in Gisborne which grew significantly from Erle’s strong customer service focus.
Recently EIL has formed a joint venture arrangement with TSI which enables both companies to expand its geographical footprint.