Gerrards Named Insurance Business Top and Fast Brokerage 2026

Gerrards has been named a winner in the Top and Fast Brokerage category at the Insurance Business Top and Fast Brokerages 2026, recognising the company's strong growth and performance within the Australian and New Zealand insurance sector.

The recognition highlights Gerrards' continued expansion and its commitment to building a brokerage model focused on delivering quality advice while improving outcomes for both clients and insurance professionals. Founded by Ethan Gerrard and Marcus Wolton, the New Zealand-based brokerage was established with a clear objective: to address industry challenges that limited efficiency, broker support and client service.

Starting in Christchurch and expanding nationwide, Gerrards has focused on creating a business structure that enables brokers to spend more time providing advice and less time managing administrative tasks. The company has invested in attracting experienced professionals, improving broker support and fostering a workplace culture shaped by continuous feedback and practical improvements.

This approach has contributed to strong business growth and increasing interest from professionals across the industry. The recognition from Insurance Business reflects the company's progress and the effectiveness of its operating model.

The Insurance Business Top Brokerages and Fast Brokerages reports serve as benchmarks for excellence and growth across the Australian and New Zealand insurance markets. For the Top Brokerages ranking, participants were assessed on gross written premium growth, number of policies written, revenue growth and new client acquisition over a two-year period. Fast Brokerages recognition was awarded to firms demonstrating significant growth in gross written premium and revenue, with average growth exceeding 15% across both measures.

About Gerrards

Gerrards is a New Zealand-wide insurance brokerage serving individuals and businesses. Founded by Ethan Gerrard and Marcus Wolton, the company was created to provide a more efficient and broker-focused approach to insurance advice. By reducing administrative burdens and prioritising continuous improvement, Gerrards aims to support better client outcomes while creating a sustainable environment for insurance professionals.

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