Welcome to The Burns Group

Get the right insurance with The Burns Group.

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to income protection for businesses. That makes it important to discuss your options and ensure you are getting the best policies for your needs.As an experienced commercial insurance broker, I can review any current insurance policies you have, highlight what's working and isn't working for you and recommend new options. Based in Lower Hutt, I work with clients across the Wellington region.

About us

Get the right cover
while still getting value for money.

With over 20 years experience providing piece of mind to Wellington businesses, The Burns Group has what you need.

  • Peace of mind – helping you avoid all the money problems, when something bad happens to you.

  • Experienced advocate for clients – we simplify the claims process to get your compensation.

  • Helping clients avoid costly confusion – risks and mistakes of uninformed decisions are all to common, let our experience be your guide.

  • Putting the client in control – we have a clear decision making process with a low-key, zero pressure, intuitive approach.

  • Delivering cash, control & Certainty – for otherwise uncertain times.

  • Delivering a proven framework of innovative strategies – that strengthen your financial position.

What other business owners have to say.

Everyone has different needs, and there is insurance to cater for your specific situation. But all this choice can be confusing.With over 20 years experience providing piece of mind to Wellington businesses, The Burns Group has the experience to clear away the noise and help you get the cover you need.Here's some feedback from some of our customers.

"The interesting and innovative financial advice we have received from you Paul, has been quite refreshing and has proven to be quite exciting and valuable for the firm in general."Geoff Harley - Barrister

I've been very impressed with Paul because when I ask him difficult questions, he gives me a straight answer. Moreover when I test him, he goes the distance & follows things through. It's good to be able to deal with someone local who can do the paperwork and sort it out with the minimum of hassle.Jamie Steele - Barrister

To me trust is a vital part and that is why I place my insurance needs in Paul's hands. I feel a certain peace of mind and improved certainty because I sense Paul is on the lookout for me and giving me the best advice and deal for my particular requirements. You have helped fill some gaps.Scott Miers - RoadMarking Services Ltd and Palmerston Transport Services Ltd

Staying on top as a busy commercial real estate agent has meant that the demanding nature of my work has made it difficult for me to organise my affairs myself to a level that I require.The level of service and advice I have enjoyed has certainly improved since I appointed Paul of Burns Group as my adviser. I believe my risk is now better mitigated and insurance arrangements are personalised to meet my specific needs.John Persico, Associate - Jones Lang LaSalle

We unconditionally trust Paul 200% because he's given us real peace of mind by customising a strategy that puts me, my business, my employees and my family on a better footing.David Dews - Dews Construction Ltd

I met Paul Burns when I was needing to reorganise my financial risks when our family circumstances changed due to a serious illness. Paul was fantastic, he did not just try to sell me insurance instead he worked through my circumstances until he was really sure of my needs and then set out a plan that fitted those needs perfectly. I felt well supported throughout the process and under no pressure to purchase anything I did not need. I highly recommend Paul to anyone who wants to plan to cover their risks. Paul is very professional and a really nice bloke to boot.Geoff Summers - Deputy Chair Remuneration Authority; Director New Zealand at UniRecruit; Business Consultant

Paul worked as my insurance adviser for a number of years. When I had a medical event in 2008 the value of his earlier advice immediately became apparent. I had income protection cover for the period I was off work & also received a lump sum payment thanks to the crisis cover included in my life insurance, following Paul's recommendation. Paul's experience in discussing the cover options initially & prompting me to consider contingencies I might not have otherwise proved invaluable.Mike Smith - Finance Broker, Crediflex NZ

I've known Paul for many years, as a fiend and client. He has always been straight up, helpful and
somehow makes all that insurance mess easy. The assessment he carried out, giving a one pager of
overall cover status, is very useful, the least of which as a great item to leave for everyone else if
the worst happens. Thanks Paul!!
Richard Brathwaite - Operations Manager

Paul is very professional and easy to deal with in the realm of personal risk and assurance without coming across as pushing his own agenda. When reviewing our options in life and medical insurance Paul gave us his opinion on a number of options while navigating us through the potential loopholes of each option in clear, easy to understand terms and allowing us to make decisions in our own time.Mike Hines - Business Manager/Director at Spark Business

We had a review meeting with Paul Burns recently. Before we had our assessment I was reluctant to take the time to review our situation and felt we were probably well covered as we had reset our cover about 2.5 years previously. My wife convinced me that it did not hurt to get a second opinion and our situation was always changing.Paul laid out our financial situation on the table, he made what was complex very simple. This alone was a useful exercise and gave me a good perspective of where we were at. Our financial plan and cover was out of date. This is also true of 80% of New Zealanders. We had medical cover which was too expensive for current needs and were under covered on my income protection given our needs now.In the event of my sudden death my family’s lifestyle would have taken a significant reduction in quality. Paul was able to suggest a better plan and we moved ahead. We came away with a more comprehensive plan and reduced our costs. We now review our situation every 18 months with Paul.Richard Petrie - Author, speaker, strategist

Paul has demonstrated to us that he is willing to listen to us before making any recommendations. Consequently we have no hesitation referring him to our own friends and colleagues who have then engaged Paul on a similar basis.Steve & Sue Mexted - Mexted's Sports Turf Ltd

Claims assistance promise

We are here to help deliver when it matters most, in the unfortunate event that you need to make a claim.

This service is provided totally at our cost for all our clients.

Steps to great service and assistance:

  • Phone (04) 566 8888 or email office@burnsgroup.co.nz

  • Ask to speak to our dedicated claims manager

  • We will then notify the insurer/s and arrange all the paperwork on your behalf

  • We will assist you to complete all paperwork and lodge the claim forms to the insurer after we have reviewed on your behalf

  • We will also liaise between you and the insurer with all progress and ensure prompt and full payment for all eligible claims

  • We will offer ongoing advice to maximise your benefits and the claim proceeds provided by your policy/policies

Check out our results

Examples of where and how clients improved their benefits (without increasing their costs):

  • Better cover @ a saving of $400 per month (KC)

  • Guaranteeing family’s entitlement to ongoing government support PLUS six figure claim (P&N)

  • More suitable cover: replaced “Pink Elephant” policies with more relevant covers (AT)

  • Converting expensive ACC cover (injury only) into comprehensive sickness & injury cover (R)

  • Eliminating unnecessary premiums

  • Negotiating 50% premium reductions for clients who’ve had loadings (DM)

  • Achieving a more certain & predictable outcome for business partners (A&T)

  • $4,000 per year ACC savings by reducing ACC cover for builder and supplementing with comprehensive private cover

Contact us

Contact us to get everything sorted.

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