A team with a mission

We help you protect what matters most

We started Buffer in 2020 with the goal of doing right be our clients

Making insurance easy
Raising the standard of advice
Positively impacting lives
Building lifelong relationships
We know that when things get serious, it all comes down to the cover you put in place. Who you take advice from can make a world of difference when it comes to claim time. We help you to realise your full potential through protecting what matters most to you, that way you can get on with doing what you love while we get on with protecting who you love.
Our Success

Setting the bar high for service and standards

Since the beginning, we’ve strived for excellent customer outcomes, and we’ve achieved exactly that. Our clients have reviewed our services right from our initial meeting through to claiming, and we’ll leave it to you to decide what you think!
100+
Clients
5.0
5 Star Review Average Rating

We let our values guide us

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Trust over transactions

Insurance is personal, and so is the way we do business. When you work with us, you’re not just another policy number, you’re a person, a family, a business we genuinely care about. We’re here to look out for you, like a friend would, making sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
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Family-first focus

We’re a family business, and we get that protecting your loved ones comes first. Our advice isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about finding the right cover for your unique situation. Whether you're securing your family's future or protecting your business, we help you make the right call, so you can have peace of mind knowing the people who matter most are taken care of.
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People over paperwork

We meet you where you are - literally. Whether it’s in your home, at your local coffee shop, or during a quick call, we’re there for you, whether it’s during business hours or after the kids are in bed. Getting your insurance sorted should be easy and stress-free, so we skip the endless forms and confusing jargon, just real conversations that fit into your life.
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Meet the team

We are Peter and Sascha Nettmann, a father and son team with over 40 years combined experience in the financial services industry. Local to Auckland, but originally from Cape Town, South Africa, we believe New Zealand businesses deserve the best when it comes to service and quality of insurance. And we are here to make that happen.

Fun facts about us:

Peter has a law degree, from his home country of South Africa
Sascha is a drummer, and has performed live in front of thousands of people
Sascha is a classic car enthusiast with a special appreciation for collecting and restoring classic BMWs
Peter loves to travel - his favourite country to visit is Germany

A Brilliant Team

Our Founder & CEO Hope Schneider spent over a decade working in creative agencies before breaking away to build Uplift. Our team of dedicated creatives and managers make up the heart of Uplift.
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Sascha Nettmann
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