About Us

Chartis is a world leader in insurance, with 90 years of proven experience and customer service.  Our fundamental strength lies in our 45,000 employees, serving more than 70 million clients around the world. 

In New Zealand, Chartis combines international experience with local expertise.  With over 40 years in the New Zealand insurance market, we continue to bring the benefits of our global network and experience to our New Zealand customers.

Our Global Reach Back To Top

Our global perspective offers the benefits of global experience and anticipation of emerging risks while our local presence provides you with access to professionals who understand your unique market needs.

As we help our customers seize opportunities around the globe, we draw strength, knowledge and powerful perspectives from the people, places and cultures that compromise our organisation.

Client Partnership Back To Top

We are focused on responding to client feedback and aim for each client relationship to be a true partnership.  We will take on your challenge as if it were our own.  Behind every policy we write is our commitment to deliver what matters most to our clients.  We are in the business of making promises and keeping them.  This, together with quality products and superior service helps us to achieve our goal of strong, sustainable relationships with brokers and clients.

By meeting straightforward needs as well as solving complex issues, we make your confidence our number one priority. 

Among our unique strengths are:

  • Financial resources which allowed us to pay an average of USD$111M in claims worldwide every business day in 2010.
  • A strong financial standing, confirmed through ratings agencies, broker assessments and insurance industry metrics.
  • World-class talent with the know-how to assess vulnerability and underwrite the most complex risks – delivered through a local presence that enables us to respond rapidly when unforeseen events occur. 
  • Ongoing development of new and industry-leading products and services, along with the ability to develop tailor-made solutions for our clients. 
Our Brand Back To Top
The Chartis brand affirms the importance of our roots as one of the world’s leading insurance organisations.  Our name and identity convey our continued commitment to earning trust through innovation.

We remain focused on developing new products and managing risk and scale, based on insights derived from an expanded geographic reach that meets client needs in virtually every region of the world.

We are taking measured steps to ensure a strong, independent future.  At their core, the changes we have made represent a renewal and reinforcement of our commitment to the industry and dedication to innovative products and services and an unwavering commitment to customer service excellence.
Insurer Financial Strength Rating Back To Top

For the latest version of our rating please click on the following link:

Insurer Financial Strength Rating