Steadfast's new broker offering in New Zealand

Steadfast Group, Australasia’s largest brokerage network, has expanded its client trading platform in New Zealand to include personal lines. A media release today said Ando Insurance Group (Ando) is the first insurer partner and is offering home, contents and car insurance.

“The success of our business pack on SCTP [Steadfast Client Trading Platform] with six insurers, has paved the way for this exciting new offering, which has been well received by our broker network,” said Neil Cousins (main picture), CEO of Steadfast NZ.

“Streamline processes”

The release said the offering aims to “streamline processes.” Cousins said it will “enhance efficiency for both insurers and brokers, fostering better client conversations."

“The response to, and success of, our pilot allowed this national launch across the Steadfast network to be accelerated and occur ahead of schedule,” he said.

Ando’s CEO John Lyon said his firm is looking forward to trading personal lines with Steadfast brokers “in a way that’s fast, efficient, and ultimately delivers better insurance experiences.”

Steadfast is an insurance broker and agency network in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States of America.

According to the release, these networks place over AU$25 billion in gross written premium annually.