Meet Our Team
New Zealand owned & operated since 1992
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Richard Pykett
Founder & Adviser
09 268 4140 (#2)
35 years direct experience in the NZ Insurance Industry. Founder of Elan Insurance Brokers & E-Broker - the CRM software used by brokers all over NZ. Small business specialist & insurance expert.
Oliver Pykett
Insurance Adviser
021 506 350
NZ Qualified Financial Adviser
Expert Insurance Planner specialising in Life, Health & Mortgage insurance.
Independent KiwiSaver Specialist.
Motorcycle & pancake enthusiast.
Barbara Pykett
Claims Manager
09 268 4140 (#1)
30 years experience in the Insurance Industry dealing with NZ’s largest insurers. Client & claims expert, always willing to fight for clients and go that extra mile.
Megan Long
Insurance Adviser
022 682 8701
NZ Qualified Financial Adviser
KiwiSaver Specialist with industry-leading experience at top-performing KiwiSaver providers. Passionate about helping Kiwis build and protect what matters most.
Avid runner and baker (balance).
We feel it’s our duty to help our clients through their insurance claims.
Our values dictate the service we provide.
Long-Term Thinking
We prioritise great customer service & satisfaction instead of rapid growth. This is why we have one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry.
Compassion
We realise that our clients are people and as such value the relationship with you, our client. If your health takes a turn for the worse we will be there to advocate for you.
Integrity
The Insurance industry is confusing at times. We emphasize the need for transparency so our clients can understand what/why they are purchasing.
Client Retention Rate - 96%
Clients choose to stay with Elan because we genuinely care and assist them during claims.
What do we do personally for fun?
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Oliver grew up racing competition go-karts and from then on was addicted to speed.
Since then, Oliver has recently started racing motorbikes. In 2023 he won the Hyosung 250 Championship and came 3rd in the Kawasaki 400 class (pictured) with most races taking place at Hampton Downs & Taupo.
Outside of this, he loves going to the gym and travelling around NZ with his partner Megan and dog, Nala.
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Richard has always been a practical & hands-on person. In his early years he was an engineer and had a side hobby restoring cars before he made the switch to insurance in the late 80’s.
Now he has taken his hobby to a new level with building his own race car from the ground up. It’s loosely based off a BMW 320i Group 5 from the late 70’s.
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Barbara is an avid reader and has always been the self-proclaimed ‘brains’ of the family operation.
In addition to reading, Barbara loves property and is aiming to buy/renovate/sell more places in the future.
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Outside of work, Megan loves spending time outdoors and exploring new places, whether that's discovering a hidden gem close to home or heading away for a weekend adventure.
She’s also a keen runner and when not out and about, you'll often find her cooking for family and friends, spending time with her partner, Oli and their dog, Nala.
Outside of work…
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Richard Pykett
Crafting an aluminium body panel for one of his many automotive projects. We hate to admit it, but he is quite talented.
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Barbara Pykett
Barbara enjoys property investment and reading when she finds herself with free time. Proud mother of two sons.
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Oliver Pykett
Podium celebrations at MotoFest 2025 where Oliver finished 3rd overall against some very quick riders with international experience.
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Megan Long
Megan on one of her many runs. She’s looking at completing her first half marathon later in 2026, and knowing Megan, it’ll be annoyingly fast…
Have Insurance questions?
Feel free to get in touch with us. We’re happy to discuss your situation and advise on your best options. We’re not pushy either…