New Adviser council members

Fidelity Life has made five new appointments to its Adviser council, continuing the business’ commitment to collaborate with the adviser community. 

The 10-strong group play a key role, giving industry insight and feedback about the business’ products and services, helping Fidelity Life better meet market needs. 

The new faces to the Fidelity Life Adviser council are: 

• Andrea Reid, Director and Adviser – Aliya Brokers Ltd, Waikato. 
• Cory Bennett, Director and Adviser – Float Financial Advisers, Auckland.
• David Jochem, Director and Adviser – Insure Ltd, Christchurch.
• James Pearson, Head of Risk – Total Life, Christchurch. 
• Sarah Hunger, Managing Director and Adviser – Cura Advisers Ltd, Whanganui.

“These great new appointments reflect Fidelity Life’s ongoing commitment to listen, act on feedback, and adapt to help both the business and its advisers grow together for the good of New Zealand,” chief commercial officer Bronwyn Kirwan says. 

She says the expertise and guidance of the departing members over the last two years has set the foundation for the strong collaboration Fidelity enjoys with the industry today.  

The new Adviser council members will join existing members Josh Cuttance - SHARE NZ, Nick Wells – Amicus, Dean Logan – First Capital Financial Services, Karl Moran – Wealth Protection Specialists, Amanda Haskins – Amanda Haskins Insurance Solutions to ensure a balance of continuity and fresh perspectives. 

The outgoing members of the Council are:

• Johny Winstone - Insurance Market. 
• Emma Hunter – Financial Independence.  
• Mark Breen - Total Life.
• Yang Gu - Your Generation Financial Services.
• Andrew Millar – FMG.

The Adviser council meets quarterly, with the first session of 2025 to be held later this month.