The Real Estate Institute together with Penberthy Insurance Limited have formed a joint venture company, REAL ESTATE INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED, with the aim of providing Professional Indemnity insurance and other insurance products exclusively to the members of REINZ.

Real Estate Insurance Services Limited is offering the REINZ membership a comprehensive Professional Risks package designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of the real estate industry.





Penberthy Insurance has over 45 years in the New Zealand market and are proud members of IBANZ the Insurance Broker’s Association of New Zealand.

We work with business of varying sizes, but in all cases it is the quality of our advice and service together with our attention to detail that sets us apart.

We are passionate about what we do and are committed to ensuring that you have peace of mind when it comes to insurance risks.

Penberthy Insurance is a foundation member of Insurance Advisernet NZ Ltd, a broker network operating alongside Insurance Advisernet Australia, the largest privately owned general insurance broker across the Tasman.





Insurance Advisernet NZ Ltd, a broker network operating alongside Insurance Advisernet Australia, the largest privately owned general insurance broker across the Tasman.

This consolidation with other brokers brings size, technology and technical expertise which enable smaller firms to compete with large-scale international companies, but still retain independence, provide personalised service and have a nationwide presence.

As part of a national group, Advisernet brokers have stronger buying power and increased market presence which means better rates and products for their clients.

Services offered to members include:

State of the art technology for insurance broking

Access to over 70 insurers and underwriters

Compliance, accreditation and training

Technical and broking support

Exclusive products and facilities

Accounting and administration support

Marketing and development advice and support

The team from Real Estate Insurance Services will be travelling the country and presenting at a District level. Marketing material and more detailed policy information will be available at the Roadshow.



Real Estate Insurance Services Limited has put together a Board of Directors that include:

Murray Cleland

Mike Elford

Howard Morley

Bruce Penberthy

Richard Penberthy

Roger Earl

Through the association with Penberthy Insurance which has provided Commercial, Professional and Domestic insurance products to clients through out New Zealand for more than 30 years there is a strong blend of insurance expertise and the detailed knowledge of the real estate industry.