Our People
Our people are the founders of our success
We are a close knit team that work with around 75 insurance advisers at AIA FSN, most of which are of Asian or Indian ethnicity, helping to protect New Zealanders across the country.
Our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to providing an environment where you can thrive and be successful.
General Manager
Andy Brown has been working in the insurance industry for over 30 years. During that time he has held roles in sales, sales management and senior executive positions in New Zealand and throughout Asia. Andy was based in Hong Kong for eight years, so building an Asian-based distribution team on his return to New Zealand was a natural fit.
Andy has been with AIA FSN for 10 years. In his role as General Manager he develops and executes strategies for business growth.
Third Party Relationship Manager / Office Manager
Jo has worked in sales and marketing for 16 years. Firstly in the education sector and then in insurance. She has been with AIA FSN for six years.
As Third Party Relationship Manager her role is to establish and manage relations with our alliance partners.
As Office Manager she oversees our administration team, general office operations, and AIA FSN’s adviser support function.
She likes to spend her spare time listening to music, watching movies and singing.
Administration Assistant
Cassandra’s role is to provide sales support and reporting to our management team and advisers.
With a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Statistics, she brings both people-oriented skills and statistical knowledge to her role.
In her free time, you will find her watching movies or cooking delicious food.
Compliance & Training Consultant
Aneel Ravji has over 25 years of experience in financial services distribution, in New Zealand, Hong Kong and India. In New Zealand he has worked for a number of different life insurance companies.
He holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (concentrating on personal risk management).
Aneel is responsible for compliance and training at AIA FSN.
Network Manager, Partnership Relationship Manager, Executive Financial Adviser
Grace Hong is AIA FSN’s Network Manager and has been with the company for over 10 years. As Network Manager, Grace is responsible for one Senior Unit Manager, two Unit Managers and over 30 advisers. She has many awards, including becoming a life-time member of the Million Dollar Round Table, International Dragon Award, and AIA's CEO club award, as well as the Top Adviser and Top Manager award. Grace has a successful track record in developing and executing strategies for business growth, and team-building.
Grace enjoys inspiring and empowering people to achieve their targets with practical coaching and planning.
Senior Unit Manager, Executive Financial Adviser
Lily has a Masters of Medical Science and is an Executive Life Insurance Adviser. Lily has been working with AIA FSN for 10 years and has a successful track record.
She has received many awards, including membership of the Million Dollar Round Table (a sales-performance award), the International Dragon Award, and AIA’s CEO Club award, as well as the Top Adviser and Top Team Leader awards at AIA FSN.
Unit Manager, Executive Financial Adviser, Insurance Corporate Relationship Manager
In her role as Unit Manager, Ice successfully manages and develops a team of 15 advisers. Ice has strong sales and leadership competencies and is a recipient of the ‘All-Time Performance Record of FSN’ and the ‘Top Recruiter of 2017’ award.
Ice is also a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Ice confidently trains and mentors her team members to achieve success.
Unit Manager, Executive Financial Adviser
Vivian Zhang has worked with AIA FSN for 10 years. Vivian has a successful track record in both sales and management; achieving many awards including the AIA CEO Club award. Vivian is also a member of the Million Dollar Round Table.
Vivian has developed a team of advisers, whom she trains and mentors.
Unit Manager, Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™)
Jonathan Teck Hin Lim is a certified Financial Planner and has been in the insurance industry for almost 25 years, with 17 years of management expertise. Jonathan has nurtured new advisers to become successful individuals and leaders at AIA FSN.
Jonathan is passionate about the work he does and has a natural love for people.
Senior Unit Manager, Executive Financial Adviser
Navzad joined AIA FSN as an Adviser in September 2013 and was promoted to Unit Manager in March 2015. In November 2016, Navzad became the Senior Unit Manager and currently has one Unit Manager and nine Advisers who report directly to him. Navzad leads his team to deliver quality financial advice to their customers. Navzad won the AIA CEO’s Award in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. He was also a member of the Million Dollar Round Table in 2016 and 2017.
When he is not protecting lives and families, Navzad is on the football pitch refereeing youth football games.
Unit Manager, Executive Financial Adviser
Andy Gill is a competent and highly-skilled financial adviser with a wealth of experience in business operations, mortgage-broking and the insurance industry. Andy has worked in many different countries including Thailand, the United States and Italy. Andy possesses good interpersonal relationships skills, as well as excellent communications and analytical skills. To complement his stellar performance Andy has received awards for excellence in sales and business development.
Andy is currently a member of the Million Dollar Round Table
Unit Manager, Executive Financial Adviser
Julie has been with AIA FSN since September 2013. Julie has a Post Graduate qualification in Business Administration from AUT New Zealand. Julie has a track record of award-winning performance in the life insurance industry both in India and in New Zealand.
Julie’s first and foremost mission in life is to improve her clients’ financial literacy, which can transform their financial position. Julie was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table in 2016.
Senior Executive Manager, Financial Adviser
Murray has been with AIA FSN Ltd for over eight years. Previously he held senior advisery roles and agencies with many of New Zealand’s leading financial services companies. Murray joined the industry in 1972 and took up his first independent agency in September 1976 with South British Life (now Sovereign Assurance).
Murray has received many awards and held both national and international positions during his time in the industry. Murray is focused on developing a team of specialist advisers throughout New Zealand, who he trains and mentors.
Unit Manager, Senior Financial Adviser
Nek Mohammed (AAMI, RFA) is a Unit Manager and Executive Insurance Adviser. Nek has been with AIA FSN for eight years, where he is responsible for recruiting, training and inspiring existing and new advisers to produce excellent results. Nek's motto is “service.” He says this is the key to success.