Fidelity Life welcomes new Adviser council members to drive growth and collaboration.

Media release

20 February 2025

Fidelity Life, New Zealand’s largest locally owned life insurer, has made five new appointments to its Adviser council, continuing the business’ commitment to collaborate with the adviser community.

The ten-strong group play a key role, giving industry insight and feedback about the business’ products and services, helping Fidelity Life better meet market needs.

The new faces to the Fidelity Life Adviser council are:

Andrea Reid, Director and Adviser – Aliya Brokers Ltd, Waikato.

Cory Bennett, Director and Adviser – Float Financial Advisers, Auckland.

David Jochem, Director and Adviser – Insure Ltd, Christchurch.

James Pearson, Head of Risk – Total Life, Christchurch.

Sarah Hunger, Managing Director and Adviser – Cura Advisers Ltd, Whanganui.

“We’re delighted to welcome these highly respected new members of our Adviser council,” says Chief Commercial Officer Bronwyn Kirwan.

“These great new appointments reflect Fidelity Life’s ongoing commitment to listen, act on feedback, and adapt to help both the business and its advisers grow together for the good of New Zealand.”

Kirwan admits it’s a bittersweet moment as the group farewells five, who have been serving on the Council since it began two years ago.

"A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing members,” she says. “Their expertise and guidance over the last two years has set the foundation for the strong collaboration we enjoy with the industry today.”

The new Adviser council members will join existing members Josh Cuttance - SHARE NZ, Nick Wells – Amicus, Dean Logan – First Capital Financial Services, Karl Moran – Wealth Protection Specialists, Amanda Haskins – Amanda Haskins Insurance Solutions to ensure a balance of continuity and fresh perspectives.

The outgoing members of the Council are: