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We’re in this for life

We're here to help customers build bright futures and protect what matters most.

We work with advisers, so you get expert insurance advice, matching the right insurance you need to help you live life to the fullest.

 

We understand what you’re going through

Our dedicated claims teams understand what’s at stake for each claim.

We had 97% of claims accepted and $112 million paid to customers from 01 July 2023 - 31 June 2024. We do everything we can to make you feel like you matter, because you do. 

New Zealanders have always been at the heart of our business

We’ve been supporting New Zealanders for longer than you think: nearly 150 years. Our roots trace all the way back to 1878.

You might have known us as Royal and Sun Alliance. We’ve changed our name over the years, but our values have stayed the same.

Proud to be part of the Suncorp family

We’re part of Suncorp New Zealand, a leading general and life insurance business.

Suncorp New Zealand is part of Suncorp Group, which has more than 9 million customers and more than A$96 billion in assets. You can rest easy knowing that Asteron Life is financially stable when you need to make a claim.

Ready to make a claim? 

Call one of our friendly team on 0800 737 101 to make a claim or contact your adviser to talk through your situation. 

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Our awards and achievements

We’re thrilled to be recognised as one of the leaders in the insurance industry.

Both the 2023 and 2021 Life Insurance Company of the Year Winner at the New Zealand Insurance Awards.

Insurance with Asteron Life

Backed by an A Financial Strength Rating

Asteron Life has been given an A Financial Strength Rating by S&P Global Ratings Australia Pty Limited. The Ratings Outlook is Stable.

View the Ratings Scale

Check out our insurance products

Asteron Life offers a range of personal insurance products that can help you through just about anything life throws at you.

View our products

Corporate Responsibility at Asteron Life

Our corporate responsibility principles

As part of Suncorp New Zealand, we take a long-term approach to running our business. We have a framework of four key principles to help support our purpose and build a better future for the long term.

Learn more about corporate responsibility at Suncorp External Link

Responsible investment

Suncorp’s Responsible Investment Policy guides how we address environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities in our investment practices.

View our Responsible Investment policy External Link

Climate-related disclosures

As a large, licensed insurer, Asteron Life Limited (Asteron Life) is a ‘climate reporting entity’ under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. This means we must prepare annual climate statements from the 2024 financial year (FY24).

The Directors are pleased to present this climate statement for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. 

Click here to download the complete FY24 Climate-related disclosures.

Careers at Asteron Life

Our people are passionate about improving the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders, and committed to creating great outcomes for our customers.

In return, we offer the freedom to work in a flexible environment, we respect and encourage diversity, and we offer opportunities for training and career advancement.

Our people are all part of Suncorp New Zealand. To learn more about working for Suncorp or for current vacancies, visit suncorp.co.nz/careers.

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