Amanda Whiting

Chief Executive Officer, IAG New Zealand Limited

For over 20 years, Amanda has been a noteworthy leader in the Insurance industry, having held senior positions in both general and health insurance as well as telecommunications.

Originally from Western Australia, Amanda joined IAG in Sydney in 2008 and has held a number of key roles within the organisation before being appointed as Chief Executive of the New Zealand business in July 2021.

Known for not taking herself too seriously, Amanda is a passionate, optimistic and persistent leader, and her personal focus is to continually create opportunities for herself and others to learn and grow.

Throughout her tenure with IAG, she has been involved in delivering the first ever automated advice model for SME Insurance in Australia, award-winning insurance experience teams, and record employee net promoter scores.

Amanda is currently an Executive Director of IAG New Zealand Limited and IAG (NZ) Holdings Limited, as well as holding directorships with AMI Insurance Limited, First Rescue New Zealand Limited, IAG NZ Repairhub Limited, Loyalty New Zealand Limited and Lumley General Insurance (N.Z.) Limited.

As well as her directorships, Amanda is a member of the Climate Leaders Coalition Steering Committee and Sustainable Business Council Advisory Board, as well as President of the Insurance Council of New Zealand Board. She is a member of Global Women and Champions for Change in New Zealand, and Chief Executive Women in Australia.

Amanda is a visionary CEO with a track record of fostering innovative and diverse workplaces that deliver exceptional culture and customer-centred outcomes. She is committed to living the IAG purpose of making “your world a safer place”.