Insurance been on the to-do list for years?

Get it off the list in 15 minutes.

A quick intro chat with Lou, at a time that fits your week.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 137 Google reviews

Lou, in 30 seconds.

Book my free intro chat

A free 15-min intro chat by phone or video. Anywhere in New Zealand.

Answer a few quick questions, then pick a time for your free 15-min intro chat with Lou.

  • 15 minutes, by phone or video, at a time you pick.
  • With Lou herself, not a call centre.
  • A chat about where you’re at. You decide what happens next.

What people say about Lou.

From Google, where The Insurance Team has 137 five star reviews.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 137 Google reviews

  • ★★★★★

    We’re busy running a business and insurance is the last thing we have time for, but it has to be in place. Louise and her team have been fantastic. She walks you through everything step by step, advises on what’s right for your business without pushing things you don’t need, and is always available for questions without making you feel silly.

    Nathan HawkinsGoogle review
  • ★★★★★

    Lou is an amazing Advisor, she gets that life happens and is able to explain the complex insurance world in everyday language and she makes sure to understand what matters to you most, so you get the right coverage in place! Don’t hesitate in reaching out to her, no question is a dumb question! Thanks for all the work you’ve done for us Lou, personal and business...we appreciate it

    Lorretta KahuiGoogle review
  • ★★★★★

    She made the entire process of getting cover simple, clear, and stress-free. Louise answered all my questions promptly and guided me through the options with patience and care. I truly felt like I was in good hands.

    Trevina CGoogle review

How it works.

Two minutes of questions, then 15 minutes with Lou.

  1. Answer a few quick questions.

    Takes about two minutes, so Lou knows where you’re at before you talk.

  2. Pick a time for a 15-min chat.

    Phone or video, early or late in the day, wherever you are in New Zealand.

  3. You’ll know what’s worth sorting.

    If it makes sense to go further, Lou books a proper meeting. If not, you’re no worse off.

Sound familiar?

If one of these is you, the chat is worth 15 minutes.

  • It’s been on the list for years.

    You keep meaning to get to it. Work keeps winning.

  • Your cover came with the job.

    And you’re not sure what it pays, or whether it leaves with you.

  • You’ve got a mortgage now.

    And the cover you had before the house hasn’t been looked at since.

  • You don’t have time to compare insurers.

    That’s Lou’s job, not yours.

Why Lou.

Insurance should make life easier, not harder.

Lou runs The Insurance Team from Napier and works with people right across New Zealand by phone and video.

  • Not tied to one insurer.

    Lou compares cover across a range of providers, including AIA, Partners Life, Fidelity Life, Asteron, Chubb, Momentum Life and Southern Cross.

  • Plain English.

    Ask the questions you think are silly. Lou would rather you ask.

  • Here at claim time.

    If something happens, you call Lou, not a call centre.

Lou Grinstead, insurance adviser at The Insurance Team NZ, smiling at her desk

Who you’ll talk to.

Hi, I’m Lou.

Louise Grinstead Insurance adviser and owner, The Insurance Team NZ

Nosy, quick, and on the end of the phone.

Fair questions.

The ones people ask before they book.

Who will I talk to?

Lou Grinstead, who owns The Insurance Team. Not a call centre, and not a sales team.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes. If it makes sense to go further, you’ll book a proper meeting at another time.

Do I have to be in Hawke’s Bay?

No. Lou works with people right across New Zealand by phone and video.

Can my partner join?

Yes, and it’s usually easier if they do.

Do I need my policy documents?

Handy if you have them. If not, knowing who your insurer is is enough to start.

What happens after the chat?

If it makes sense to keep going, Lou books a longer meeting to look at your situation properly. If not, that’s fine too.

How does Lou get paid?

If you take out a policy Lou recommends, the insurer pays The Insurance Team a commission. The premium is separate, and Lou will explain how it all works before you decide anything.

The full detail, including when a fee can apply, is in our disclosure.

Will you cancel my existing cover?

Never without you agreeing, and not before any new cover is in place.

Ready when you are.

Fifteen minutes, and it’s off the list.

Answer a few quick questions and pick a time for Lou to call.

Book my free intro chat