About SIA · Rangiora, North Canterbury
Two former school principals. One aim: insurance you can keep for life.
SIA is a family-run advisory business owned by Mark and Kym Scown. We review the cover you already have, then structure it so your premiums stay affordable as you get older — not just this year.
Our story
From the classroom to your kitchen table
Mark and Kym spent their careers in education, as teachers and then principals. Both led schools affected by the Christchurch earthquakes — Mark stayed until his school was one of 32 closed by the Ministry of Education.
Mark started Manutahi Services Ltd in 2017. When Kym joined him in 2022, the business relaunched as SIA — Scown Insurance Advisory.
The reason we do this is personal. We both watched our parents cut their insurance when the premiums became unaffordable — right when they needed it most. We set SIA up so that doesn't happen to our clients.
30+ YEARS
Teachers and school principals
Where we learned to listen, explain clearly and put people first.
2017
Mark starts Manutahi Services Ltd
A fully licensed financial adviser, specialising in levelled premiums.
2022
Kym joins — we become SIA
Relaunched as Scown Insurance Advisory, with room to grow the team.
TODAY
Insurance and KiwiSaver advice
Life, trauma, income, medical, business and ACC cover — plus KiwiSaver reviews.
Meet the team
Your advisers, Mark & Kym Scown
Mark Scown
Principal Director · Licensed Financial Adviser
After 30 years as a school principal, I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. As a fully licensed financial adviser, I compare cover across a wide range of providers to find the package that fits you now — and that you can still afford in 20 years.
Levelled premiums are my specialty: locking costs in at today's rates so they don't climb every year as you age.
Kym Scown
Director · Insurance & KiwiSaver Adviser
Like Mark, I spent my working life in education, as a teacher and then a principal. Since joining SIA I've put our business systems on a firm footing so every client gets the same careful, personal service.
I also review clients' KiwiSaver. Many people are losing potential returns simply because their fund isn't set up correctly — and I love seeing them realise how much more it could earn without changing anything else.
We guarantee a personalised, quality service that puts your interests first — built on integrity, trust and professionalism.
Mark & Kym Scown
How we work
For individuals, families and small to medium businesses
Strategic
Your cover should change when your life does — a new home, a new baby, a change in income or job. We review it with you as things move.
Levelled, not escalating
Where it suits you, we lock premiums in at today's rates so they stay sustainable instead of rising every year.
Levelled vs stepped →Loyal, no obligation
Your first review is free and obligation-free. We look for the most cost-effective cover for now and later — in some cases up to age 100.
“Mark makes Life Insurance easy. … I now have excellent cover at a sustainable cost.”
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Get in touch
Find out what you could save
Book a free, personalised review with Mark or Kym. We'll come back to you within 2 working days.