Our Team
We are a New Zealand owned company established in 2001 as an advice based Insurance practice.
Nigel Wallace
CEO
30+ years in Industry
Areas of speciality:
- Corporate
- Risk Management
- Self Funding options
Nigel has extensive broking experience with particular expertise in the placement of large and difficult risks. Nigel has worked for multinational risk brokers for 20 years and his own companies for 10 years. In his role as General Manager of Aon Risk Services he provided a strategic review and designed insurance programmes for many of their larger clients.
Contact Details
DDI: +64 9 358 7235
Mobile: +64 21 226 8515
Email: nigel@wmmi.co.nz
Simon Keenan
Director
18+ years in Industry
Simon joined Wallace McLean in 2005 after 4 years’ experience starting in the insurance broking sector followed by Commercial Underwriting in the New Zealand insurance broking market.
Areas of specialty involve the structuring and placement of Property & Construction risks, Self Storage risks and associated specialty lines, Manufacturing, Liability risks as well as global and local risk management & placements.
Contact Details
DDI: + 64 9 358 7233
Mobile: +64 21 686 014
Email: Simon@wmmi.co.nz
Johann van der Merwe
Director
16+ Years in Industry
Johann has over 16 years of commercial insurance experience.
Prior to working in insurance Johann worked as a Management Accountant in London.
Transferring of risk, be it through insurance or contract, intrigued him and he soon completed his Associate of Charted Insurance Institute.
Johann has extensive knowledge in the placement and servicing of Property, Marine Cargo, Public Liability, Contract Works and Alternative Risk Management programmes.
Contact Details
DDI: + 64 9 358 7231
Mobile: +64 21 034 7037
Email: johann@wmmi.co.nz
Brian Mahony
Director
40 + Years in Industry
Brian joined Wallace McLean in 2016. Starting his insurance broking career in the 1970’s, Brian brings extensive knowledge and experience specifically in the Retail Industry placement of large commercial property programs, managed self-insurance funds and product liability for the Pharmaceutical Industry. Brian has owned and managed successful insurance broking practices, and among other broking innovations, Brian also pioneered the Film Production Insurance Industry in New Zealand.
Contact Details
DDI: + 64 9 358 7239
Mobile: +64 21 622 444
Email: brian@wmmi.co.nz
Shona Solomone
Director
25+ years in Industry
Areas of specialty:
- Corporate
- Commercial
- Domestic
An experienced broker, Shona has worked both locally and overseas for multinational and indigenous brokers for over 25 years. She currently manages a diverse insurance portfolio and is actively involved in the development of new business. A technical insurance broker, her skillset includes client needs analysis, identification of risk exposure and the development of a cost appropriate insurance program to address this.
Contact Details
DDI: + 64 9 358 7234
Mobile: +64 21 832 032
Email: shona@wmmi.co.nz
Jeff Williamson
35+ years in Industry
Areas of specialty:
- Professional Indemnity / Financial Lines
- Commercial
Contact Details
Mobile: +64 21 420 724
Email: jeff@wmmi.co.nz
Rebecca Redford
Claims Manager / Account Broker / Office Manager
16+ years in Industry
Areas of specialty:
- Bodies Corporate
- Commercial
Rebecca began her career with State Insurance, then moving to a large insurance company managing international claims. After two years, Rebecca moved into Broking Services for a large multinational broking firm prior to joining Wallace McLean 12 years ago. Rebecca manages our Bodies Corporate portfolio which includes approx 280 buildings throughout NZ as well managing Commercial and Domestic Accounts. She is also responsible for the day or day management of the Office and Business.
Contact Details
DDI: + 64 9 358 7230
Mobile: + 64 21 733 586
Email: rebecca@wmmi.co.nz
Karla Brighton
Account Manager
15+ years in Industry
15 + years in Industry
- Commercial
- Domestic
Karla joined Wallace McLean in 2020. With experience in both the insurance broking and underwriting sectors, Karla provides a comprehensive approach to client’s and risk management by way of value added service and advice. Karla manages all aspects of her fire & general portfolio which includes small to medium commercial, domestic and local placement of multinational risks. Karla’s organisational skills and attention to detail makes her an essential resource to both Wallace Mclean and our clients.
Contact Details
DDI: + 64 9 358 7237
Mobile: + 64 21 878 051
Email: karla@wmmi.co.nz
Sharyn Brown
Account Broker
15+ years in Industry
Areas of speciality:
- Fire & General
- Commercial
- Domestic
After returning to New Zealand in 1997, Sharyn’s work experience involved the management of Fire & General claims, Life/Disability Claims & Sales Support for major Insurance companies before joining Wallace McLean in 2005. Sharyn’s role as an Account Broker includes assisting with Key Accounts and Account Management for both Commercial and Domestic Clients.
Contact Details
DDI: + 64 9 358 7238
Mobile: + 64 21 146 4050
Email: sharyn@wmmi.co.nz
Lisa Russell
Broker Support
16+ years In Industry
Areas of Specialty:
- Bodies Corporates
- Domestic Insurance
Lisa started her Insurance Career with New Zealand Insurance focusing on domestic insurance and customer service moving through various division within NZI. Joining Wallace McLean in 2018, Lisa works in our Bodies Corporate team and is also involved in the day to day servicing and administration of our clients general Insurance requirements .
Contact Details
DDI: +64 9 358 7236
Email: Lisar@wmmi.co.nz
David Stedman
Authorized Financial Adviser
9+ years in Industry
