QBE has been providing insurance products to the New Zealand market since 1890. Traditionally seen as a generalist insurer, QBE Insurance had become a specialist underwriter in New Zealand leading the market through innovation and entrepreneurship.


Our products are managed by highly skilled and experienced professionals and distributed through selected intermediaries to both the corporate and commercial markets.

QBE is the leading specialist insurer in New Zealand with the expertise to provide insurance solutions tailored to the client. QBE operates a network of branches throughout New Zealand, and branch teams have a high degree of autonomy which means our clients, wherever they are, enjoy accessibility, highly responsive decision making and local service.


QBE New Zealand has a vision that defines the way we do business. We are focused on extending our current market success by continuing:

  • to be a leading innovator of specialist insurance solutions for corporate, professional and commercial clients
  • to be recognised as a successful and profitable insurance operation
  • to be an employer of high calibre, results-orientated staff


Download a copy of our company brochure on QBE New Zealand or use these Quick Links to find out more about the expertise of our specialist teams.


QBE CORPORATE provides large corporate companies of New Zealand with a range of specialist insurance solutions that fit the individual needs of the company. Within each of our specialist divisions we offer expertise and experience in a wide range of markets.


QBE at the branch level has a wealth of local knowledge, experience and skills that provide specialised knowledge to the client and adviser. With a focus on medium-sized businesses in New Zealand, QBE COMMERCIAL works closely with the local community, helping business decision-makers to meet their insurance needs.


Liability insurance cover has long been a strength of QBE New Zealand. The QBE LIABILITY team has a reputation for innovation in the specialist liability area.


Trade credit exposures can be critical to the growth and success of a business. QBE TRADE CREDIT understands these exposures and is at the forefront of the credit risk industry.


Our experienced team provides focused service to our customers; both advisers and clients. The QBE PROPERTY team prides itself on understanding the business that you are in and we are always ready to apply our expertise in structuring solutions to meet specific needs.


Marine insurance has long been a QBE specialty, and today the company is one of New Zealand's leading marine underwriters. QBE MARINE aims to provide a total solution to your insurance needs. We can provide expert solutions in the areas of marine liabilities, cargo and hull, and can tailor specialist marine solutions to your requirements.


Travel insurance in the New Zealand market is sold to retailers who then on-sell the insurance products to the end consumer.

QBE TRAVEL is one of Australasia's main providers of travel insurance products and is acknowledged as the region's leader in travel insurance.

We customise products and services to airlines, franchise travel groups, retail travel agencies and financial institutions.


QBE New Zealand has a range of sponsorships, from the sporting world to the world of business. QBE is committed to playing its part in the local community and the community as a whole. Click here to see our full range of Sponsorships.


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