Southern Cross Health Insurance is New Zealand's largest not-for-profit, member-based health insurer, established in 1961. The organisation serves more than 940,000 members across Aotearoa New Zealand, and through its broader group operations cared for nearly 1.4 million New Zealanders in the 2024 financial year, processing over 3.2 million health insurance claims.
As a not-for-profit entity, the company's purpose extends beyond traditional insurance. It positions itself as a proactive partner in members' health journeys, investing in community initiatives such as the Pause Breathe Smile mind health programme and funding nursing scholarships to advance healthcare in the country. The organisation also sponsors community events including Round the Bays.
Southern Cross offers health insurance products designed to provide members with timely access to quality healthcare. The company operates exclusively within New Zealand, serving individual and group customers across the health insurance and broader healthcare sectors.
