Why Southern Cross?

Southern Cross is known to most people as New Zealand’s leading health insurer. But we’re also leading the way with other health-related initiatives, such as corporate wellness programmes.

 Market leader
For nearly 50 years we’ve been building specialised expertise in the health market. As the number one health insurer in the New Zealand market, our culture is built around helping New Zealanders to get better healthcare, now and in the future.

 Not-for-profit
Southern Cross is a ‘not-for-profit friendly society’; our goal is to provide sustainable access to value-for-money, quality healthcare.

 Financial stability
We have been given an A+ (Strong) rating for financial strength by Standard and Poor’s (Australia) Pty Limited. We have retained this rating for ten consecutive years.

 More choices
We have a wide range of health and wellness options available that can be shaped to suit most requirements and budgets.

 Specialists
Because we concentrate on health our knowledge is more specialised and focused.

 How we work with you
We’re committed to providing our clients with first class service.