Insurance veteran to spearhead next phase of growth
NZFSG, New Zealand’s largest adviser network, has appointed Gavin Neal as its new head of insurance distribution, with his tenure to commence on July 14.
Gavin Neal brings deep industry expertise
Neal joins NZFSG with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, most recently with health insurer nib. His background includes leadership roles across operations, compliance, project coordination, business development, quality assurance, and sales.
“We are excited to welcome Gavin to NZFSG as we continue to strengthen and expand our insurance offering,” said Baden Martin, NZFSG chief executive.
“In our search for this pivotal role, we were focused on finding someone with the strategic insight, energy, and practical know-how to elevate our insurance proposition – and Gavin ticks all the boxes.”
NZFSG leadership to drive scalable growth
Based in Auckland, Neal will lead NZFSG’s expanding insurance channel. Known for building high-performing teams, his appointment aligns with the group’s emphasis on innovation and scalable growth across its adviser network.
“Gavin’s leadership and vision will be instrumental in helping us deliver even more value to our advisers and their clients,” Martin said.
New digital tools enhance adviser productivity
The appointment comes as NZFSG rolls out two major initiatives to support its network.
From July 1, NZFSG mortgage advisers will receive complimentary access to Property Guru – the flagship research platform from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) – via the MyCRM system. This integration aims to help advisers deliver smarter insights and strengthen client relationships throughout the property lifecycle.
In addition, NZFSG has launched Deal Board, a new platform offering a real-time visual pipeline to streamline task management, reduce admin, and eliminate double handling. Early users have already called it a “game changer” for productivity.
