Making a difference in our communities

Cricket is woven into communities across Aotearoa. It’s where volunteers show up week after week, young players build confidence and belonging, and families, clubs, and local businesses come together around a shared passion.

That commitment is what sits at the heart of our partnership with QBE Insurance. Both cricket and QBE are built on the same belief: strong communities make a lasting difference.

For the first time, cricket associations nationwide have come together under a single national partnership with QBE. The ambition is simple — to create deeper, more meaningful impact in the communities where cricket is played, coached, supported, and celebrated.

This partnership is an investment in the foundations of the game. It recognises the volunteers who make grassroots cricket possible, supports the growth of junior cricket so young players can develop skills and confidence, and strengthens inclusive pathways for girls to thrive, lead, and stay involved.

Why QBE Insurance

For more than 125 years, QBE has supported Kiwi businesses and the livelihoods behind them, combining global capability with deep local understanding. From community clubs and small businesses to major organisations and critical infrastructure, QBE stands alongside the people who keep New Zealand moving.

That people‑first approach makes QBE a natural partner for cricket.

As QBE Pacific CEO and Managing Director Jonathan Groves explains:

“Supporting communities and helping businesses thrive is at the heart of what we do. This partnership reflects our commitment to backing the people who make a real difference — the volunteers, families, clubs and local businesses that hold communities together.”

At its core, this partnership is about confidence — giving communities the support they need to grow, adapt, and recover when challenges arise, both on and off the field.

Cover you can rely on

QBE offers a broad range of business insurance solutions designed around the real‑world risks faced by community organisations, small to medium‑sized businesses, and large organisations.

This includes cover for property and assets, business interruption, liability, cyber risks, and trade credit — protections relied on every day by clubs, suppliers, sponsors, and local businesses. Together, these solutions help organisations stay resilient, recover faster, and keep moving forward.

Because behind every policy is a person, a business, or a community effort worth protecting.

Working with brokers and advisers

QBE works through a trusted network of brokers and advisers, combining local insight with specialist expertise. This collaborative approach ensures customers receive tailored advice and support — before, during, and after a claim — aligned to their unique risks and needs.

Proud to stand with cricket communities

Cricket brings people together. Through this partnership, QBE is proud to stand alongside the players, volunteers, families, clubs, and local businesses who make the game what it is — strengthening communities today and helping them thrive into the future.

Find out more about QBE Insurance at www.qbe.com/nz

Article added: Thursday 12 March 2026