Our People
Richard Longley /Aviation Director
Richard commenced his insurance career in 2003 with a New Zealand established broker as a Regional Insurance Broker, primarily concentrating on the general insurance; during this time Richard established a solid understanding of the insurance industry and completed his professional qualifications with ANZIIF.
For the last 14 years Richard has specialised in Aviation Insurance; initially working for a Lloyds of London aviation insurance and reinsurance broker, then moving back to New Zealand and providing services to Aviation and Space businesses in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific region.
Richard has worked with Airlines, Regulators, ANSP, Launch Service providers, General Aviation businesses and private operators, UAV operators and international cargo operations. This experience has provided Richard with an excellent understanding of the risks associated to these industries, the insurance solutions available and technical understanding of the numerous policy coverages and clauses.
Email: richard@austinsure.co.nz
Blair Dyer / Professional Liability Manager
ANZIIF New Zealand Compliance for Advisers (General Insurance Broking)
As Professional Liability Manager, Blair works with clients to fully understand their risks and insurance requirements. He provides recommendations on insurance solutions, negotiates and arranges cover, and manages claims. He is also responsible for the development of customised liability insurance solutions and policy coverage.
Blair’s eye is firmly on the individual needs of the client’s business. He focuses on identifying and understanding risks and developing the most appropriate response from the insurance market to help his client protect against those risks.
Blair has nearly 30 years of experience, joining Austinsure in 2012. Prior to his current role, Blair was Professional Liability Manager for an insurer leading a team of 10 underwriters. He brings significant experience working in the fire and general insurance sector with a particular interest in liability, and products for professional services.
Blair particularly enjoys a challenge and often succeeds in getting cover for hard-to-insure risks or getting difficult claims paid.
As well as working with Austinsure clients, Blair assists other insurance brokers, insurance lawyers and insurers with liability issues
He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics and a Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management.
Outside of work, Blair enjoys spending time with his family and is a keen judge of good coffee.
Email: blair@austinsure.co.nz
Greg Boult / Account Manager
ANZIIF New Zealand Compliance for Advisers (General Insurance Broking)
Joining the insurance industry in 1980, Greg’s experience is vast. Prior to early 2018 his background was in relationship management, business development, sales and underwriting, including sales management, all with insurance companies dealing with Brokers.
Since early 2018 and after a year working in other brokerages, Greg went looking for a different challenge and found himself at Austinsure, looking after Professional Indemnity clients, Aviation clients and many others.
Greg’s friendly and talkative nature makes building trust and forming strong relationships easy. “The thing I really enjoy about insurance broking as opposed to working for an insurance company is that every day, you’re talking to real people, looking after their businesses. Working in insurance companies I got to know many, many brokers, and Austinsure is different to most. There’s a higher degree of professionalism, integrity, and genuine care for our clients.”
Apart from industry knowledge, relationship building is very important to Greg, who finds it incredibly satisfying when you achieve great outcomes for the client.
“I want to be able to go to bed at night and know that everyone I’ve dealt with that day has had the best possible result.”
If you watch closely, Greg can occasionally be seen on our TV screens, appearing as an extra. It’s another chance for him to interact with people in the real but slightly different world, not from behind a computer or phone. He also plays in the annual Insurers v Brokers rugby league challenge, something he’s been doing since the very first tournament in 2011.
Email: greg@austinsure.co.nz
