Krissy Winter

Head of Advice - Taupo South & Head of Broker - New Zealand

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

About

I’m an authentic leader with extensive experience in the insurance industry, from Life, Disability, Commercial and Domestic. In recent years I have led a team of advisers who provide advice on life, disability along with investment and retirement planning too. I am passionate about people, behaviour, and having a meaningful impact. With strong understanding of human behaviour entwined within a financial services landscape, I am proud to lead high‑performing teams that are grounded in trust, integrity, and collaboration. I’m committed to empowering individual talent, fostering growth, and creating environments where people can do their best work. Please reach out as I am always keen to connect, learn, and share ideas across industries!

Experience

  • MAS - Medical Assurance Society (Full-time · 6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Advice South
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Regional Manager - South Island
      Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Westpac (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Regional Distribution Manager
      Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Regional Sales Manager for Risk
      May 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Senior Commercial Insurance Broker at Hazlett Insurance Brokers Ltd
    Sep 2014 - May 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Broking business and rural commercial insurance policies Nationally and Internationally

  • Senior Commercial Broker at Rothbury Insurance Brokers
    Nov 2009 - Sep 2014 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Key Responsibilities • Continue to successfully service an existing portfolio of commercial clients offering strong risk management advice and guidance on an array of commercial line products • Actively train and mentor Support Brokers wanting to move into Commercial Broker positions • Assist in the interview process and induction of new team members • Continue to maintain a high retention record of existing client base through strong client relationships; taking the time to understand the mechanics of their business, identify risk exposures, and manage these risks with appropriate insurance products or in house risk management procedures. • On going success by prospecting new business through referrals from existing clients, net working groups and cold calling • Award winning growth on high profile scheme • Resurrected an under performing scheme through shear determination and strong negotiating and relationship skills with a leading international insurer • Prepared and presented a scheme offering to a international insurer in an attempt to remarket an existing scheme • Created, negotiated and established a successful new travel insurance scheme for a unique group of clients now into it’s second year with an attractive loss ratio and income performance