Great Pine Ltd is an insurance advisory business headquartered in Christchurch, serving customers across all of New Zealand. Founded by Vivian Zhang, the team brings over two decades of industry experience to guiding clients through personal insurance, key person insurance, travel insurance and group scheme options.
Rather than being tied to one insurance company, Great Pine works with a range of leading providers, including AIA, Partners Life, Fidelity Life, Asteron Life, nib, Chubb, SCHI and SCTI, allowing the team to tailor a plan from start to finish rather than being limited to a single provider's offerings. The company positions insurance as more than a transaction, describing each policy as a promise to protect and preserve what matters most to a client and their family.
The team includes founder and Executive Advisor Vivian Zhang (FSP55921, MDRT Member), Senior Advisor Vicky Liu (FSP474806, MDRT Member), Senior Advisor Annie Chiang (FSP55901), Senior Advisor Danielle Wu (FSP543946, MDRT Member), and Office Manager Nina Yuan (FSP1008009). Client testimonials on the site describe personalised, patient guidance through the process of choosing the right cover, from initial consultation through to policy selection and ongoing support.
Headquartered in Christchurch and serving clients across New Zealand, Great Pine Ltd positions itself as more than an insurance seller — the team describes each policy as a lifelong commitment to a client's wellbeing, built on over two decades of industry experience.
What sets Great Pine apart, according to the company, is that it isn't limited by the offerings of any single insurance provider. Instead, the team holds relationships with several of New Zealand's leading insurers — including AIA, Partners Life, Fidelity Life, Asteron Life, nib, Chubb, SCHI and SCTI — and uses that access to build a plan around a client's actual circumstances rather than fitting them into an existing product.
Great Pine's advice spans four main areas. Personal Insurance covers individuals and families against the financial fallout of accidents, illness or other unforeseen events. Key Person Insurance is aimed at businesses, providing financial protection if a vital team member is unexpectedly lost, helping the business stay stable through a difficult transition. Travel Insurance covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations and lost luggage for people travelling for business or leisure. Group Schemes extend coverage to an entire team or organisation, aiming to keep group insurance both comprehensive and affordable.
The business was founded by Vivian Zhang, who serves as Executive Advisor and is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an industry recognition for insurance professionals. She's joined by Senior Advisor Vicky Liu, also an MDRT Member, Senior Advisor Annie Chiang, Senior Advisor Danielle Wu, another MDRT Member, and Office Manager Nina Yuan. Each advisor holds an individual Financial Service Provider (FSP) registration number, reflecting their standing as licensed advisors in New Zealand.
Testimonials collected on Great Pine's website describe a consistent theme: advisors who take the time to understand a client's specific situation rather than pushing a generic policy. Clients mention being guided step by step from initial consultation through to final policy selection, having complex options explained patiently and clearly, and coming away with policies that matched both their coverage needs and their budget.
Great Pine Ltd offers a free consultation for anyone wanting to explore their insurance options. The company is based in Christchurch and works with clients throughout New Zealand, with each advisor reachable individually by phone, email or WeChat.