Christchurch (Head Office)

Gerrards' head office is based in Christchurch Central, serving Canterbury & New Zealand businesses, property owners, and rural clients. Our brokers work across commercial, rural, and personal insurance, taking your situation to multiple insurers to find the right fit.

What you need to know

Gerrards Insurance Brokers is a New Zealand-owned insurance brokerage with its head office at 10 Walker Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, serving Canterbury and clients nationwide. Gerrards is a broker, not an insurer. It approaches multiple insurers on a client's behalf, compares what comes back, and negotiates terms before recommending cover. The Christchurch team arranges business insurance, commercial property, commercial vehicle and fleet, rural and lifestyle block, event, and personal insurance. At claim time, Gerrards manages the process with the insurer and advocates for a fair settlement.

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Christchurch (Head Office)

Gerrards' head office is based in Christchurch Central, serving Canterbury & New Zealand businesses, property owners, and rural clients. Our brokers work across commercial, rural, and personal insurance, taking your situation to multiple insurers to find the right fit.

Local Knowledge. Relentless Advocacy.

Meet the dedicated brokers who combine deep regional expertise with the high-performance protection your business deserves.

Ethan Gerrard
Chief Executive Officer

Ethan Gerrard is the Chief Executive Officer of Gerrard's, founded on a passion for delivering specialist, tailored insurance solutions to New Zealand's small and medium-sized businesses.

New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5
Insurance professional since 2020
Marcus Wolton
Chief Broking Officer

Marcus Wolton is the Chief Broking Officer at Gerrard's, where he leads people and culture and manages supplier relations to ensure the team is empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

Bachelor of Commerce (Double Major in Economics and Marketing), New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5
Insurance professional since 2020
Greg Dickson
Chief Technical & Marketing Officer

Greg Dickson is Chief Technical & Marketing Officer at Gerrard's, bringing a wealth of experience in marketing, lead generation, and technology across the financial services industries in both the UK and New Zealand.

Cohen Crowder
Commercial Insurance Broker

Cohen is a Commercial Insurance Broker at Gerrard's who is passionate about placing clients in the best possible position through outstanding coverage and competitive pricing.

Bachelor of Tourism (majoring in Business); New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5
Insurance professional since 2024
Joshua Kalauta
Commercial Insurance Broker

Joshua Kalauta is a Commercial Broker at Gerrard's who brings a genuine passion for client relationships.

Bachelor of Commerce; New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5
Insurance professional since 2021
Jordan Cooper-Lawrence
Commercial Insurance Broker

Jordan Cooper-Lawrence is a Commercial Insurance Broker who brings a unique perspective to his role, having built his career across both the claims and broking sides of the insurance industry.

New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5; Level 5 in Fitness
Insurance professional since 2021
Caitlin Campbell
Insurance Broker

Caitlin Campbell is an Insurance Broker at Gerrard's who brings a wealth of experience across sales, claims, branch, and underwriting roles gained during eight years with IAG, and is passionate about building deep client relationships and tailoring insurance solutions to individual needs.

New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5)
Insurance professional since 2017
Morgan Sydney
Claims Handler & Admin Manager

Morgan is a dedicated Claims Handler and Admin Manager who brings a unique blend of insurance expertise and a background in psychology to ensure clients receive the best possible outcomes from their claims.

Bachelor of Psychology; Master of Organisational Psychology
Insurance professional since 2020
Angelique Venter
Insurance Broker

Angelique Venter is an Insurance Broker who began her career in admin and credit control before moving into broking, and genuinely enjoys building strong relationships with underwriters and clients.

Level 5 Financial Services (General Insurance)
Insurance professional since 2024

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We aren’t here to just hand you an off-the-shelf policy and disappear. We are your risk managers, your advisors, and your loudest advocates when things go wrong.

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Generic cover leaves dangerous gaps. We take the time to understand the unique mechanics of your business to build a robust, customised safety net.

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We work for you, not the insurer. At claim time, our dedicated team steps in to manage the process, cut the red tape, and secure the best possible outcome.

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