Welcome to Jeremy Barber Insurance Brokers. A member broker of Insurance Advisernet NZ.

After many years of working for large corporates, we established our broking firm with the mission to uphold what is important to us, offering a trusted broking service, building strong relationships and being committed to providing our clients the best advice, with a personal approach, that is honest and transparent.

We want to give you peace of mind, knowing that you have the personalised service and expertise, from initial risk analysis right through to the settlement of claims. Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge and more than three decades of experience working with some of the country’s largest insurance brokerages and underwriters.

As business owners ourselves, we understand where the risk and value are in a business. We appreciate the daily commitment required to run a business and the importance of being able to rely on trusted professionals for the services outside of your primary business operations. Working closely with you, our focus is to ease the ‘labour of insurance’, allowing you to focus on what you do best – running your business successfully.

Our Team

Jeremy Barber

Director

027 537 3692 (027 jeremyb)

FSP: 81321

jeremy@jbib.co.nz

Honesty, trust and building relationships are what is most important to me. I like to be available for my clients, whether it be at your business, over a coffee, or on the phone any time of day. Visiting you at your place of business helps me to understand the business better and your future plans.

I have over 30 years’ experience within the insurance industry, am a registered Financial Adviser, and am tertiary qualified with a Diploma in Financial Services (General Insurance) and the NZ Certificate in Financial Services (L5), which is the new benchmark qualification for financial adviser authorization in New Zealand. Working as an underwriter, broker, and branch manager I have developed a depth of knowledge and expertise which ensures that I can set the best insurance package for your needs and help you to get the best out of your insurance policies should a claim occur.

Ali and I moved to Taupō almost 20 years ago from Gisborne (Tairāwhiti) and our son and daughter have grown up here. Our family loves our community and everything Taupō and the Central North Island has to offer. In my spare time, when not working on our small lifestyle block, I can usually be found on my mountain bike, playing my bass, surfing or in the winter up on the mountain. I enjoy being active which keeps me focused and motivated.

Alison Barber

Broker Support

027 248 2982

alison@jbib.co.nz

I have a varied background in health and safety risk management, business administration, and in finance and recruitment in national and international firms. Having been raised on a hill country sheep and beef farm, I also have an affinity with the agricultural sector and an appreciation of community and relationships. I hold a Diploma in Business majoring in Management and a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

My other role is as a Mum to our two children, and of course wife and partner to Jeremy.

It is really important to me that our clients are listened to, provided with quality service and that every client has a great experience with us.

Our Commitment to You

We appreciate you have many options when it comes to insuring your business. Accordingly we never take your loyalty for granted and commit to do everything in our power to earn, maintain and build your trust.

As your appointed insurance broker we commit to:

Conduct an analysis of your risk/needs and recommend the most appropriate covers to protect your assets and liabilities.

Recommend the appropriate insurer to match the risk.

Only recommend secure and stable insurers

Provide alternatives on your risk retention through various excess options and access to premium funding options to allow you to pay your premiums via instalments.

Provide prompt and timely servicing of your general insurance needs to ensure you are adequately informed of issues that may affect your business.

Our Commitment to You

We appreciate you have many options when it comes to insuring your business. Accordingly we never take your loyalty for granted and commit to do everything in our power to earn, build and maintain your trust.

As your appointed insurance broker we commit to:

Conduct an analysis of your risk/needs and recommend the most appropriate covers to protect your assets and liabilities.

Recommend the appropriate insurer to match the risk.

Only recommend secure and stable insurers.

Provide alternatives on your risk retention through various excess options and access to premium funding options to allow you to pay your premiums via instalments.

Provide prompt and timely servicing of your general insurance needs to ensure you are adequately informed of issues that may affect your business.

Products & Services

Business Insurance
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Having adequate general insurance cover is one of the most fundamental parts of being in business, as it provides invaluable protection against a range of risk events – from equipment and assets to legal liability – reducing financial uncertainty and protecting your livelihood and that of your workforce. Insurance companies provide a wide variety of general business insurance policies so it’s essential to get the right one for your needs.

Professional Indemnity
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This specialised area of insurance covers liability arising from the ‘professional services’ provided by a business. Importantly, as the nature of modern business continues to change rapidly it’s no longer only for traditional occupations such as Engineers, Accountants, Doctors, Lawyers, Architects and Insurance Brokers.

Directors & Officers / Management Liability Insurance

If you have a small to medium sized private company, you could be protected by a policy that covers claims from a wide range of management liabilities, such as, directors and officers liability, company reimbursement, company liability and employment practice liability.

Property Insurance
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A must if you have one or more business premises, property insurance provides financial protection in the event they are damaged or destroyed in a one-off event.

Motor Insurance / Commercial / Heavy Motor Insurance

One of the more common types of business cover, motor/vehicle insurance protects your business fleet against costs arising from theft and accidents. Your policy can be tailored to include a range of commercial vehicles from cars and motorbikes to vans, trucks and even buses and heavy motor vehicles.

Home & Contents Insurance
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For most New Zealanders the family home is the largest asset they’ll ever own. This means it’s essential to protect it now with the right insurance cover. After all, no one wants to discover they’re inadequately insured when it’s too late.

Cyber Insurance

In the past two decades the global proliferation of digital technology, and unscrupulous figures seeking to exploit it, has seen cyber risk become one of the leading risk factors for businesses.

Business Interruption Insurance

From your family and employees to customers and suppliers, there are a lot of people who are dependent on your business. Given this, have you ever considered what would happen if you were unable to operate due to crucial assets being damaged or destroyed by a major event like fire, flood, significant storm damage or an earthquake?

Marine & Hull Insurance

Marine insurance is designed to provide peace of mind, whether you have a pleasure craft that requires insurance or if you are moving cargo across water, land or air. Marine transit cover provides point-to-point coverage between your premises and those of your customers.

Plant & Equipment Insurance

If you have mobile plant and equipment, we can arrange to ensure this plant and equipment is properly insured to protect both the equipment but importantly also the liabilities associated with its use. This product is designed to cover from the smallest of earthmoving machines though to the largest fixed or mobile cranes – and everything in between.

Body Corporate Insurance

Body Corporate Insurance offers you peace of mind by providing liability cover in the event people are injured on common property. Typically, it includes cover for lifts, pools, car parks, stairwells, gardens, wiring, balconies, walls, windows, ceilings and floors.

Contract Works Insurance

You need contract works insurance in place before a peg is put into the ground. Many things can go wrong where building works are involved, whether that be at excavation or even completion stage of any project. This insurance is designed specially to provide cover against any physical damage as well as loss of building materials, fire and malicious damage.

Liability Insurance

Despite your best intentions sometimes accidents still happen. Today’s businesses are exposed to an ever-growing list of legal liabilities.

Rural Insurance

This insurance cover protects you against damage to farm buildings, contents, farm machinery, vehicles, as well as the many other assets required in your day to day operations.

Do you need more information? Call 027 537 3692 (027 jeremyb) or

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Claims

At Jeremy Barber Insurance Brokers, we believe the true test of the relationship with your Insurance Adviser is when you need to make a claim. We know it can be a stressful and unsettling time, so we’re committed to providing you with fast, efficient and personalised claims services.

Claims Process

Making a claim can be a daunting task, especially as it typically occurs at an already difficult time. With this in mind, we see it as one of the most important times in our relationship with you. We’ll do everything we can to make the process as smooth and easy as possible.

This includes:

Providing you with your Insurer’s Claim Form

Arranging for a Loss Assessor to be appointed if necessary

Guiding you carefully through to completion of the Claim Form

Submitting your Claim Form to the Insurer on your behalf

Providing ongoing advice to ensure a fair and reasonable settlement.

Lodging a claim

Step 1. Contact us so we can discuss what’s happened and carefully review the event/s against your insurance cover.

Step 2. We’ll send you the relevant claim form/s and outline any other documentation your Insurer is likely to require.

Step 3. Fill out your claim form in as much detail as you can. (Remember, if you have any questions we’re always here to help!)

Step 4. Post or email your completed claim back to us so we can check everything and then forward it to the Insurer on your behalf.

Local Understanding. National Strength

Jeremy Barber Insurance Brokers are proud to be a Member Broker of Insurance Advisernet New Zealand, a network of more than 220 advisers across New Zealand and Australia. Insurance Advisernet is a principal member of the Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand Inc. and the largest member of the publicly listed AUB Group – one of the leading general broking groups in Australasia with over 450,000 clients. This relationship gives us access to unrivalled financial strength, business efficiencies and buying power that spans every major insurer in New Zealand and Australia, even access to major overseas insurers when required.

Strength Under The Insurance Advisernet Banner

Jeremy Barber Insurance Brokers are a Member Broker of Insurance Advisernet New Zealand Ltd. Founded in 1996, Insurance Advisernet operates in both New Zealand and Australia, delivering strength that allows Jeremy Barber Insurance Brokers the benefit of maintaining its local presence whilst also being part of a national group for the products and services needed by our customers in today’s increasingly complex business world.