Our story
About The Insurance Collective
A boutique New Zealand brokerage built from the ground up with a client-first philosophy - old-fashioned advice, modern insurance solutions.
Beginnings
Built from the ground up, client-first
Ryan McBrearty founded our original company, The Team Insurance Brokers, working from the lounge corner in his family's ‘tiny’ home. His long-standing friendship and professional history with business partner Ashley, dating back nearly 20 years, made joining forces a natural progression.
Together, they set out to create something different: a broking business built from the ground up with a client-first philosophy.
- 50+
- years combined experience
- 2023
- the year we started
- Local
- Hawke's Bay, NZ-wide reach
The vision
Old-fashioned advice. Modern insurance solutions.
With over 50 years of combined experience and watching the industry drift toward corporate targets and shareholder returns, they saw clients being treated like dollar signs - not people. So they built a boutique New Zealand insurance brokerage grounded in one simple belief: every client deserves tailored advice, straight-talking guidance, and genuine service.
At The Insurance Collective, you're not a KPI. You're a client we get to know, protect, and advocate for - offering real advice from real people, backed by decades of experience and a commitment to doing right by you.
What sets us apart
Our client-first difference
Why it works
We support having a balanced life, which translates into a superior level of service and better outcomes for clients. This philosophy is the foundation that allows The Insurance Collective to provide reliable, caring, and responsive service - every client receives the attention they deserve.
The approach
Ryan and Ashley don't chase bonuses or growth at the expense of service. By keeping overheads low and focusing on existing clients, they deliver attentive, cost-effective and personalised support. Their brokers are available when you need them and fully committed to your needs.
Integrity at the core
Every client benefits from a broker who genuinely cares about their financial well-being. No corporate pressures, no distractions - just dedicated advice and support.
Support team
A talented part-time team handles much of the day-to-day processing, freeing our brokers to do what they do best: support clients and negotiate deals.
Careers · We're growing
Are you a broker looking for change?
If you're an insurance professional with integrity, a passion for delivering top-notch client experiences, and ready to step away from the corporate “give me more” culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Connect with Ryan and see if you could be the next broker to enjoy real work-life balance while delivering outstanding service.
Ready when you are
Ready to experience the difference?
Let's start a conversation about the right insurance solutions for you.
- Free & no obligation
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