Real People. Real Advice.
Built in Southland. Protecting New Zealand.
We protect what you’ve built — so you can keep building.
Founded in 2005 by Kane Woodward and inspired by the legacy of his late father, Wayne, Woodward Insurance Brokers was built on integrity, hard work, and clear, straightforward advice. Those principles aren’t marketing lines — they’re the standard we hold ourselves to every day.
From our beginnings in Southland to serving clients nationwide, our purpose has remained simple: act in your best interest, always.
We provide independent, expert-led insurance and KiwiSaver advice to families, businesses, and rural operators across New Zealand. Whether it’s protecting your home, farm, income, or business, or helping you build long-term financial security through KiwiSaver, our advice is practical, personal, and designed to grow with you.
We work closely with insurers and trusted providers to secure the right cover, the right terms, and strong support when it matters most. And when a claim arises, we stand beside you — advocating firmly and fairly.
Because to us, this isn’t just about policies.
It’s about protecting livelihoods, futures, and the generations that follow.
We treat your business, farm, and family as if they were our own.
Built on Relationships. Driven by Strategy
Whether you’re a local family, a small business, or a larger commercial or rural operation, we provide personal, expert advice tailored to your needs. From clear guidance and hands-on support for everyday insurance to structured risk planning and strong insurer negotiation for complex operations, we combine local insight with national expertise to ensure your insurance is relevant, comprehensive, and effective.
Expert Financial Advisers Who Know Your Name
You deserve more than an “agent”; you deserve a qualified professional. Our team of Financial Advisers (FA) brings decades of collective experience to the table:
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The Team |
Role |
Their Expertise |
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Kane |
Managing Director – Financial Adviser |
Fire and general, Life and Health |
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Bevan |
Financial Adviser |
Life, Health, and KiwiSaver. |
|
Alayne |
Financial Adviser |
Fire and general |
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Melissa |
Financial Adviser |
Fire and general |
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Brody |
Financial Adviser |
Fire and general |
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Fay, Malkie & Kerina |
Claims & Support |
The Administration and Claims Team. |
What We Protect
Commercial & Business
We help you protect your business, its assets, and operations by arranging tailored insurance solutions, including material damage, business interruption, liability, professional indemnity, fleet and business vehicles, cyber and specialist risks. From small enterprises to large operations, we provide advice and access to the right policies to keep your business secure.
Rural & Agriculture
We provide guidance and insurance solutions to protect your farm, lifestyle block, and rural operations — covering buildings, machinery, livestock, crops, forestry, and rural liability. Our expertise combines practical farming knowledge with access to specialist cover to safeguard your livelihood.
Life & Health
We provide expert advice and arrange cover to protect your financial security, using a range of products tailored to your personal and business needs — including life insurance, trauma cover, income protection, total and permanent disability (TPD), and medical insurance.
Home, Contents & Vehicles
We provide advice and arrange comprehensive domestic cover for your home, contents, and vehicles, ensuring correct sums insured, appropriate excesses, and genuine protection.
KiwiSaver Advisory
We offer independent advice and strategies to help you manage your KiwiSaver contributions, fund selection, and ongoing reviews — supporting your long-term financial future.
Marine & Specialty
We provide advice and access to bespoke insurance for pleasure craft, commercial vessels, transit, and high-value assets. We specialise in complex or high-value risks and ensure you have the right cover in place.
Why Clients Stay With Us
- Independent advice — we act for you first.
- Strong partnerships with insurers to deliver the right outcomes.
- Tailored risk planning.
- Claims advocacy when it matters most.
- Long-term relationships built on trust.
- Plain English, practical guidance.
Whether you’re protecting your family, your home, or your business — the principle is the same: your protection should perform when you need it most.
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Whether you’re reviewing existing cover, planning growth, or arranging new protection — we’re ready to help.
Local at heart. National in capability. Always on your side.