Rene Swindley recognised as one of the insurance industry's rising stars.
Rene Swindley first put his stamp on New Zealand’s insurance industry back in 2008, when he co-founded the disruptive start-up, Frank Risk Management.
Frank, again, receives award for New Zealand's best Small-Medium Broker
From 'Garage project' to successful insurance business
Apparelmaster Waikato Rises from the Ashes
17 July 2014 is a date that will be etched in Rae and Warren Massey’s mind forever. It was a typical day at the workwear rental and laundry business they run with their son Clark. Rae was the last person to leave the plant that night just before 6pm. Before going, she did her usual checks and made sure that everything was switched off. She noticed a slightly unpleasant smell, and set about detecting where it was coming from. Having been in the laundry business for many years, Rae knew all too well the dangers of fire which are inherent in the industry.
One more arrow in the quiver
Frank Risk Management opens new Matamata branch
Leading Kiwi insurance brand is committed to region’s farmers and business owners
Hamilton commercial insurance broker, Frank Risk Management has just opened a new branch in Arawa Street, Matamata. Director David Bradbury said “It was a natural progression for Frank. We have significant business in the region already and having a branch in Matamata will support this”.
Frank Risk Management wins 2016 award for New Zealand Small/Medium Broking Company of the Year
New Zealand's first online Cyber Insurance platform
Hamilton insurance broker challenges industry to get frank on fees
It is time for full disclosure says Waikato Insurance Broker
Buyers across the commercial insurance market are being shocked when they find out just how much of their insurance spend is being channelled to the broker in the form of undisclosed commissions and fees.
Hamilton based commercial broking firm, Hutchison Rodway say it is high time that brokers come clean with their clients and disclose their remuneration. Recent anecdotal evidence documented that client’s generally have no idea what their broker is taking from the deal. Further, it showed that on occasion the broker remuneration was over ten times their general expectation. Concerned over how the issue was tarnishing the industry Hutchison Rodway director Rene Swindley encouraged all insurance buyers to ‘ask their broker for a complete breakdown of costs’. Good brokers should have no problem with this and the buyer can then decide if the remuneration equated to good value for the services given. “We [Hutchison Rodway – Waikato] disclose our fees on all commercial business and always have”.
