ABOUT US
New Zealand’s new home for specialty commercial insurance solutions.
Originally established in Australia back in 2019, ‘The Barn’ is a new breed of specialty commercial insurance underwriters in New Zealand.
We combine the art of underwriting with the strength of relationships. We provide insurance capacity for those risks that need it most and seek to add genuine value to our clients in every interaction with our business. No excuses.
We have a broad risk appetite, but our core focus is on complex Property and Casualty Liability exposures particularly within the Agribusiness, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing and Accommodation industries.
We are a Registered Trading name of Market Lane Insurance Group (NZ) Ltd - 100% independently owned and hold a New Zealand Financial Services Provider Number (1006105) from the New Zealand Companies Office.
Our vision
At The Barn, we combine the art of underwriting with the strength of relationships, we provide insurance capacity for those risks that need it most and we add genuine value to our clients.
THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO DO BUSINESS WITH US:
Capacity for Complex Exposures
Collaboration
Capital Strength and Stability
Underwriting Focus
Risk Management
Education
A Business for Good
We're here for the long-term
100% Independent
Experience, Purpose & Vision
Our Insurance Partners
We are proud to be a Coverholder at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance and reinsurance market.
Lloyd’s is the foundation of the insurance industry and the future of it. The Lloyd’s market develops essential, complex and critical insurance needed to underwrite human progress.
Backed by diverse global capital and excellent financial ratings, Lloyd’s works with a global network to grow the insured world - building resilience for businesses and local communities and strengthening economic growth around the world.
Member of the Underwriting Agencies Council
New Zealand Underwriting Agencies Council (NZUAC) has been established to provide a professional and united front to represent the interests of New Zealand’s 40+ underwriting agencies, along with the wider insurance industry.
NZUAC strive as a respected body to bring innovation and the highest of standards within the delegated authority sector of the insurance industry.
A BUSINESS FOR GOOD
We're a proud partner of B1G1 - a business for good and every time we do business together something truly great happens.
“We are a team of outstanding people who bring together a powerful combination of experience & know-how in delivering solutions when it counts.”
— David Porteous, Group Managing Director