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About Us

“Our culture derives from our entrepreneurial roots and pioneering spirit.  It is this spirit that drives us to help our customers create success.”

In Australia, Chartis combines international experience with local expertise.  A market leader in the commercial and general insurance industry, we have been meeting the needs of Australian businesses since 1957 and have offices, technical expertise and underwriting authority in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane.

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.

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.

A global perspective

Chartis is a world leader in insurance, backed by years of outstanding underwriting experience and customer service. Our fundamental strength lies in our 45,000 employees, who have the ability to serve clients around the world. 

Every day our people deliver commercial and personal insurance offerings through hundreds of innovative products and services.  By servicing customers’ insurance needs today and anticipating tomorrow’s, more than 70 million clients around the world are able to confidently pursue a secure course towards their goals.

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Locally and internationally you can be sure that you have a dedicated partner in Chartis.  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

By meeting straightforward needs as well as solving complex issues, we make your confidence our number one priority.  Behind every policy we write is our commitment to deliver what matters most to our clients. Among our unique strengths are: Financial resources which allowed us to pay an average of USD$71M in claims worldwide every business day in 2008.

  • 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. 
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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 are making 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.

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For details about product offerings in your area, please contact your local Chartis office.