Insurance Companies (Ratings & Inspections) Act 1994
Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited has an A+ (Strong) insurer financial strength rating given by Standard & Poor’s (Australia) Pty Ltd on 08 January 2010.

The rating scale is:

AAA	Extremely Strong	BBB	Good	CC	Very Weak
AA	Very Strong	BB	Marginal	CCC	Extremely Weak
A	Strong	B	Weak	R	Regulatory Action

The rating from “AA” to “CCC” may be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

With a skill set of marine insurance experience that is second to none, you can be confident that you are dealing with the professionals

Burke Butler, New Zealand Marine Manager, Vero Marine
Burke Butler has worked in the Fire & General Insurance Industry for almost 40 years, a number of which were spent working for Vero in the corporate property market and most recently in marine insurance. Burke joined Vero Marine in 2001 as Sales Manager with responsibility for eight underwriters and intermediary relationship management, ensuring that underwriters were developing business and providing insurance solutions. In May 2006 Burke was appointed NZ Marine Manager and is dedicated to ensuring that Vero Marine maintains its leading industry position.

John McKelvie, Underwriting & Risk Manager, Vero Marine
John McKelvie has more than 30 years experience working in the marine insurance industry and joined Vero Marine in 1991. Since 2005 he has been Vero Marine’s Underwriting & Risk Manager with overall responsibility for underwriting and claims control. His expertise lies in handling large marine insurance claims and insurance issues arising from marine exports. John is a member of various associations, including the UK Chartered Insurance Institute, MLAANZ and is a marine committee member of the Insurance Council of New Zealand. He has given extensive training to large New Zealand exporters on marine insurance. With his law degree, he also has a special interest in developing marine liability products.

Allen Chong, Technical & Sales Manager, Vero Marine
Allen Chong commenced his insurance career in the late 1970's, starting with a marine managerial position at a large insurance company in New Zealand then later transferring to Singapore for a role as a Regional Marine Director for Asia. After conducting similar roles in Malaysia and Hong Kong, Allen returned to New Zealand in 2001 where he joined Vero Marine. Allen is an extremely experienced technician in all classes of marine insurance and likes nothing more than to "negotiate that tricky stuff". Allen is responsible for Sales Operations and leads the Sales Teams throughout New Zealand, in addition to being responsible for the technical results.

Lisa Tyrrell, Operations Manager, Vero Marine
With 15 years insurance industry experience, including roles in underwriting, claims and broking in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Lisa brings an array of skills and knowledge to her role as Operations Manager. Lisa began her insurance career in commercial Fire & General Insurance, and after a number of years moved to a multinational broking house for whom she set up and managed a national claims unit. Following a three year senior compliance and audit position based in the UK, during which Lisa successfully delivered regulated insurance training to more than 800 users, she returned to New Zealand and joined Vero Marine in July 2008. Lisa’s responsibilities as Operations Manager include the management of the Claims Team, Vero Marine’s computer system and all areas of the company’s operations. She was eager to join Vero Marine in order to be part of a reputable, successful company and a world class organisation.

Mark Beale, Southern Regional Manager, Vero Marine
Mark Beale has 14 years experience as an insurance broker and over 10 years history of working for insurance companies. He has solid knowledge of the industry and the needs of both brokers and insurers. Since beginning his career with Vero Marine in 2000, he has spent a short period working in Adelaide with Vero Marine's sister company, Vero National Marine, as the Southern Regional Underwriting Manager responsible for Southern and Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Throughout his career in the insurance industry, Mark has had much involvement in New Zealand’s South Island and was keen to return to New Zealand to accept the opportunity of working in this area of the country.

Lindsay Ross, Wellington Regional Manager, Vero Marine
Lindsay Ross joined Vero Marine in 2000 as Wellington Branch Manager, following various senior roles in marine insurance. In total he has had almost 40 years experience in the insurance industry, with more than 20 years specifically in marine. With some nationwide responsibilities, his branch territory stretches from New Plymouth across to Napier and down to Nelson. Lindsay’s role is to build strong customer relationships with both intermediaries and end customers. He is a Senior Master DRV with Coastguard New Zealand, based on Mana and has a close affinity with all things marine. He has even had occasion to rescue Vero clients from the notorious Cook Strait!