Ando Insurance
Paul Geden has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. Paul is currently the Head of Digital Commercial at Ando Insurance Group Limited. Prior to this, they worked at NZI for 6 years, where they held various roles including National Manager Schemes & Facilities and National Manager Broker Personal Sales. Paul was also the Transformation Manager responsible for implementing a Guidewire suite. Earlier in their career, they worked at Lumley General Insurance (N.Z.) Ltd. where they served as the Strategy & Business Improvement Manager - Broker and the Operations Manager - Broker Technology. Additionally, Paul worked at Lumley General Insurance and Highway Insurance as a Technical Analyst and Technical Liaison Manager respectively.
Paul Geden has an extensive education history in the field of insurance. In 1982 to 1987, they attended Bishop Ward Catholic Comprehensive, where they did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study.
Later, from 1991 to 1996, Paul studied at The Chartered Insurance Institute and earned a Diploma in Insurance, specializing in the field of Insurance. Then, in 2002 to 2005, they pursued further education at The Chartered Insurance Institute and obtained a Diploma of Insurance, once again focusing on Insurance.
Moreover, in 2006 to 2007, Paul attended the Australia and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance. Paul completed the Senior Associate degree in General Insurance during this period.
Additionally, Paul holds a Diploma of Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute, although specific information regarding when or where they obtained it is unavailable.
Ando Insurance
Ando was created because of the irresistible opportunity we saw to build a partnership-driven business, with no baggage or bureaucracy; just great technology and a brilliant team of well-known New Zealand insurance people, who are all experts in their fields. Our vision is to create a fresh, nimble, customer-centered business that will challenge the traditional insurance company model and help shape the future of the New Zealand insurance industry. Ando, operating as an underwriting agency, is majority owned by our management team, with a shareholding held by Australian underwriter The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd, whose innovative and entrepreneurial business model is a perfect match for us. Because our business leaders are also the owners, decisions are made locally and fast, allowing us to be more customer-focused than traditional players. This flexible, nimble structure enables us to work closely with brokers and partners to create fast, fresh solutions that simplify and streamline the way we do business for our customers. As we grow we will be seeking talented and ambitious insurance professionals to join us in this exciting and dynamic new environment. If you are interested, let’s talk. For more information, please contact: John Lyon Email: john.lyon@ando.co.nz Tel: 021 895618 Dean Edwards Email: dean.edwards@ando.co.nz Tel: 021 567873