Profile
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Ash Mitchell is a director at Spring Loans, a boutique mortgage broker specialising in lending solutions for business owners. With a robust background in business lending, he has held various roles across major banks, gaining extensive experience in the field. In addition to business lending, he has also made a significant impact in residential lending, having facilitated over $50 million in residential loans within his first full 12 months as a broker.
Mitchell’s deep involvement in the property market, including ownership of multiple rental properties, reflects his commitment to growing his property portfolio. He believes in maintaining a balanced risk profile, focusing on both business and property lending. He takes a holistic approach to financial advising, understanding that the best way to help clients achieve their goals is by considering their entire financial situation, not just one aspect of it.
Level 1, 401 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051
021 235 7690
ash.mitchell@springloans.co.nz
linkedin.com/in/ash-mitchell-ba797b107
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Ash Mitchell
Director/Business Financial Adviser
Spring Loans
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
2018–2019
2019–2021
2021–2022
Present
2024
Commercial Account Manager at ASB Bank
2018–
2019
Business Manager at Kiwibank
2019–
2021
Asset Finance Manager at Kiwibank
2021–
2022
Financial Adviser since 2022
Present
NZ banking experience for over nine years
Enjoys continued recognition by clients and lenders
2024
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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