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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Brock Shute’s star continues to rise, driven by his tireless efforts to provide mortgage advice that is second to none. He has been a part of the finance industry since 1999, gaining invaluable experience and developing a strong foundation in finance along the way.
In 2022, Shute embarked on an exciting new chapter by founding The Mortgage Advice Company. This decision has proven immensely rewarding, as the company has earned a number of top brokerage and top adviser awards in the past two years. Shute, who has played a key role in growing the business, emphasises that delivering the high service levels necessary to meet every client’s needs is a team effort. This is particularly crucial when dealing with the significant investment of purchasing a home.
Shute is dedicated to ensuring that every client, whether they ultimately secure a loan or not, feels valued and has all their questions answered throughout the process. He achieves this by mastering the nuances of different lenders’ policies and identifying potential solutions for complex scenarios.
His long history in financial services began nearly a decade ago at ANZ as a business manager. He then transitioned to broking at Loan Market, where he quickly established himself as a top-performing broker. The Top Adviser finds the greatest satisfaction in assisting clients who believe they have exhausted their options or have been told elsewhere that securing a loan is not possible.
2/122 Queens Drive, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
027 222 4004
brock@mortgageadvice.co.nz
linkedin.com/in/brock-shute-037b4639
mortgageadvicecompany.nz
Brock Shute
Director and Mortgage Adviser
The Mortgage Advice Company
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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
1999–2014
2014–2018
2018–present
Present
Present
Equities Dealer for NZ’s biggest sharebroker
1999–
2014
Business Manager for a major NZ Bank
2014–
2018
Mortgage Adviser
2018–
present
Mortgage Advisor at Opes Mortgages since 2022
Present
Co-Founder and Creator at The Future of Education Summit since 2023
Deputy Principal at Canterbury College since 2023
Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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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