NZ Insurance Company Reviews

Ratings, pros, cons, and comparisons for New Zealand's leading insurance providers. Updated for 2026.

General & Multi-line Insurers
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Cove Insurance

Digital-first NZ insurance brand offering car, pet, and phone insurance at competitive prices.

4.7/5 2,381+ reviews
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AA Insurance

One of NZ's largest insurers, offering car, home, contents, travel, and life cover.

3.8/5 3,131+ reviews
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AMI

Part of the IAG group. Offers car, home, contents, landlord, and small business insurance.

2.8/5 2,210+ reviews
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State Insurance

IAG-owned insurer covering car, home, contents, boat, and travel insurance.

3.8/5 140+ reviews
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Trade Me Insurance

Trade Me's insurance arm, underwritten by Tower. House, car, contents and boat cover with WriteMark plain-language wording.

7.4/10 editorial score
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Initio

Digital-first house, contents and landlord cover underwritten by IAG. 4.8/5 from 5,870+ customer reviews.

8.0/10 editorial score
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Tower

NZ-owned insurer with risk-based pricing for car, home, contents, and business cover.

4.0/5 2,977+ reviews
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Vero

Suncorp-owned commercial and personal insurer operating across NZ.

1.8/5 60+ reviews
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NZI

Commercial and personal insurance from IAG, sold through brokers.

3.9/5 150+ reviews
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FMG

Mutual insurer specialising in rural, farming, and lifestyle property cover.

3.8/5 41+ reviews
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MAS

Mutual insurer for professionals, offering car, home, contents, and life insurance.

4.3/5 Consumer NZ & Canstar verified reviews
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AIG

Global insurer offering travel, business, and specialty insurance in NZ.

1.3/5 335+ reviews
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Chubb

Global specialty insurer covering personal, commercial, and high-value assets.

3.4/5 2,282+ reviews
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QBE

Australian-based insurer offering commercial and personal lines in NZ.

3.2/5 Limited (B2B insurer) reviews
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Pinnacle Life

NZ-owned provider of life, income protection, and funeral cover.

4.4/5 Feefo Verified reviews
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AMP Insurance

Over 160 years in NZ. Farm, lifestyle block, home, contents, and life insurance.

3.8/5 320+ reviews
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Star Insure

Specialist vehicle insurer covering cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, and classic vehicles.

4.5/5 1,099+ reviews
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Covi Insurance

Specialist motorhome, caravan, and campervan insurer partnered with the NZMCA.

4.1/5 320+ reviews
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Southern Cross

NZ's largest health insurer, covering medical, surgical, dental, and optical.

3.9/5 2,254+ reviews
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AIA

Life, health, and income protection insurance from one of Asia's largest insurers.

3.6/5 Limited reviews
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nib

Australian-owned health and life insurer with growing NZ presence.

3.2/5 7+ reviews
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Partners Life

NZ-owned life and health insurer known for comprehensive cover options.

3.6/5 Limited public reviews
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Asteron Life

Suncorp-owned life insurer offering life, trauma, income protection, and mortgage cover.

4.1/5 Limited reviews
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Fidelity Life

NZ-owned life insurer covering life, trauma, income protection, and health.

3.9/5 5 reviews
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Momentum Life

Life, funeral, and income protection insurance with simple online applications.

4.0/5 620+ reviews
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NZ Seniors

Life, funeral, and accident insurance designed for over-50s New Zealanders.

3.9/5 620+ reviews
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OneChoice

Life, funeral, and income protection insurance from a Kiwi-focused provider.

3.8/5 120+ reviews
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PD Insurance

Pet-only insurer offering accident, classic, and deluxe plans with 0% co-payment options.

4.1/5 340+ reviews
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Petcover

Formerly Petplan NZ. Covers dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

3.4/5 42+ reviews
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Pet-n-Sur

100% NZ-owned pet insurer covering dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses.

1.8/5 83+ reviews
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SPCA Pet Insurance

Pet insurance supporting the SPCA. Three cover levels for dogs and cats.

4.6/5 733+ reviews
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BizCover

Online business insurance platform comparing quotes from multiple underwriters.

4.2/5 600+ reviews
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Delta Insurance

NZ-owned specialist covering cyber, liability, professional indemnity, and travel.

4.0/5 320+ reviews
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EventCover

NZ's specialist event and wedding insurance underwriting agency.

4.0/5 150+ reviews
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Mariner Insurance

Specialist boat and marine insurance underwritten by Vero.

4.1/5 120+ reviews
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Nautilus Marine

Specialist marine insurer covering 45,000+ vessel owners across Australasia.

4.2/5 350+ reviews
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ANZ Insurance

Insurance products offered through ANZ Bank NZ, underwritten by various partners.

3.0/5 500+ reviews
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ASB Insurance

Home, contents, car, and travel insurance available to ASB banking customers.

2.8/5 231+ reviews
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BNZ Insurance

Insurance bundled with BNZ banking, covering home, contents, car, and life.

2.3/5 128+ reviews
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Kiwibank Insurance

Home, contents, and car insurance available through Kiwibank.

2.5/5 323+ reviews
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Westpac Insurance

Car, home, contents, and travel insurance through Westpac NZ.

1.5/5 221+ reviews

Disclaimer: Reviews on this page are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Ratings and information may change; verify details directly with each insurer.

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