Rural Insurance Specialists

<p><span><strong>We do things a bit differently here</strong></span></p><div><p><span>At Ando, we’re a multi-line insurance business partnering with some of New Zealand’s leading brokers.</span></p></div><div><p><span>We believe insurance should be about relationships, not transactions — because when it matters most, people need more than a policy.</span></p><p><span><strong>The opportunity</strong></span></p><p><span>Something exciting is happening at Ando.</span></p><p><span>After significant work behind the scenes, we’re getting ready to launch our Rural proposition - and we’re now building the team who will help bring it to life.</span></p><p><span>Reporting to our Head of Rural, we’re looking for experienced Rural Insurance Professionals who want to be part of something from the ground up. We’re keen to connect with experienced Rural Insurance Professionals with a background in Rural Business Development, Rural Underwriting, or a combination of both.</span></p><p><span>These roles will operate remotely for the most part, we’re open to talent from across New Zealand. We also have office locations in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Hamilton and Napier for those who enjoy a mix of home and office working.</span></p><p><span><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>5+ years Rural insurance experience across underwriting and/or business development</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>A relationship-first approach and credibility with brokers</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>A collaborative attitude and genuine enthusiasm for building something together</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Commercial thinking, initiative and a growth mindset</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>The confidence to challenge, influence and create opportunities</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>Why Ando</strong></span></p><p><span>This is a genuine opportunity to help shape a growing proposition, influence how we do things, and be part of a close-knit team with big ambitions for the future. With us, you'll of course get some awesome perks including:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Life & Income Protection Insurance</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>$500 annual wellbeing allowance</span></p></li></ul></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span>Remote/flexible hybrid working options</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Generous mobile phone allowance</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Company car for BDM role</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>Jump in</strong></span></p><p><span>We’re moving quickly as we establish this team and would love to hear from people excited by the idea of building something new.</span></p><p><span>Applications close <strong>Wednesday 20 May</strong>, although we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, don't delay getting in touch!</span></p></div><div><p></p></div></div>

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