Dan has held a number of senior roles within New Zealand’s largest insurance companies and broking houses over the past 20 years. He has won multiple industry awards and is highly regarded as one of New Zealand’s top insurance brokers. Dan founded Donaldson Brown on the principles of innovation and the disruption of an insurance value chain bloated with cost and lacking in actual value.

Alex has over 13 years of industry experience within large multinational broking companies, bringing extensive expertise in global and local placements focusing within the commercial and corporate sectors. His desire to leave the “corporates” to become a partner in Donaldson Brown was based on his belief that the New Zealand insurance industry needs to being disrupted and that a broker should always be totally transparent and do the right thing for their clients.

Jason has over 25 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry in Australia and New Zealand. He has held Executive General Manager roles with IAG running major partnerships with some of NZ’s leading Banks and direct business such as State Insurance. He was the Executive General Manager for Suncorp during the 2011 Queensland Floods and then went on to run Personal Insurance claims for the Suncorp Group managing $2.7b AUD claims. Upon returning to NZ he headed the risk function for the Wealth Division of ANZ Bank. More recently Jason has returned to NZ from Switzerland where he was the CEO of the International Hockey Federation.

Debbie has over 20 years’ experience in the industry holding various broking roles. During this time, she has worked for small and large broking firms managing a variety of diverse and technical clients including large property portfolios, food industry, primary and manufacturing industries, sporting institutes & activities as well as bespoke private insurance programmes.

As head of Life and Disability Insurance, Stret is acknowledged as one of New Zealand's top advisors in both the business and private insurance sectors. Stret is bringing a fresh approach to life and disability insurance with a specific focus on total transparency coupled with a commitment to deliver long term value, service and advice.

Racheal has over 15 years’ experience in the industry holding underwriting and broking roles before specialising in proactive claim management and resolution for the past 10 years. Racheal was Corporate Claims Manager winning Claims Person of the Year 2015 and successfully managed a myriad of claims including multimillion dollar earthquake, complex liability, marine, and motor claims.

Grant has over a decade of industry experience and comes from a boutique corporate broking background, specialising in financial lines and intangible risks. He has acted for a number of firms in the financial institutions, professional services and technology industries. Grant holds a Bachelors of Applied Economics and Finance from Massey and brings a fresh quantitative approach to broking and advisory services.

Natalie has spent the past 15 years working in the New Zealand Financial Services industry, holding senior roles in both underwriting and broking capacities. Having worked in smaller bespoke companies as well as some of the largest multinational broking houses, she has varied and extensive technical experience with a strong focus on the commercial sector. Natalie believes in total transparency when dealing with clients, seeing herself as a trusted advisor rather than a broker. “Trust is earned when actions meet words”

Dan has over 7 years industry experience, having started out with one of New Zealand’s top direct insurers working in sales, claims and underwriting. With over 3 years’ experience as a Corporate Account Broker Dan has a great understanding of the risks our clients face. Dan’s Commercial Lines experience includes Property, Business Interruption, Body Corporates, Motor, Liability, Construction, Travel, Sports & Film. Dan has completed PIQ Certificate in Insurance Broking and PIB with IBANZ and a Diploma in Finance from Massey University.

Issa has over seven years’ experience across wide range of insurance markets. Recently for one of New Zealand’s Largest Brokers and before that two years working within the London Market in an underwriting and broking capacity. Issa’s passion is for his clients and making sure they are fully aware of everything they need to know regarding the various risks facing their business. He is committed to providing prompt, accurate and courteous service to all his clients, and always putting their interest first as an independent broker should.

Starcia has over 10 years experience in Underwriting working across a wide range of insurance fields from complex corporate accounts to SME businesses. Starcia’s underwriting philosophy is to understand clients’ businesses and analyse any potential risks in order to provide a best tailored solution. She aims to deliver the customer centric service to Donaldson Brown clients.

Madison is an Associate Broker supporting our private and commercial insurance teams. Her linage includes a long line of insurance legends and she is keen and eager to keep this tradition alive and well. We are fortunate to have her as part of the DB family and look forward to supporting her study and desire to rise through the ranks.

Cory has joined Donaldson Brown as a Life and Disability Advisor. He holds a Bachelor of Business conjoint with a Bachelor of Sport & Recreation and is working towards becoming an Authorised Financial Advisor. He is also a member of the National Men’s Hockey team having amassed over 80 international test matches and a Commonwealth Games Silver Medal. He aims to deliver the same sporting dedication and drive to ensure the clients of Donaldson Brown are best protected.

Sylvia has joined Donaldson Brown Insurance Brokers as Broker Executive Support, supporting the Head of Life and Disability Insurance. She has a lot of experience in various administration and support roles and thrives in a busy, dynamic environment. Sylvia is valued for her attention to detail, positive attitude and professionalism and loves to be part of the team at Donaldson Brown.