AIA New Zealand vs Chubb Life NZ

Funeral cover compared — structure, underwriting and waiting periods, side by side.

AIA New Zealand offers a funeral benefit on a wider life-cover policy, available direct or through an adviser and underwritten (health questions apply). Chubb Life NZ offers a funeral benefit on a wider life-cover policy, bought through an adviser and underwritten (health questions apply). Neither is universally cheaper — funeral cover is individually underwritten, so the right choice depends on your age, health and a real quote from each.

AIA New Zealand vs Chubb Life NZ — funeral cover at a glance
Provider Product type How to buy Underwriting Waiting period Max entry age
AIA New Zealand logo AIA New Zealand Rider on life cover Direct or adviser Underwritten Per AIA Living Life Cover wording (Bereavement Support / Repatriation Benefits) Per AIA Living entry ages
Chubb Life NZ logo Chubb Life NZ Rider on life cover Via adviser Underwritten Per LifeOne / LifeProtect wording Per LifeOne / LifeProtect entry ages
Source: each insurer's product pages and policy wordings as at 2026-05. Structural facts only — premiums are quote-based.

AIA New Zealand

  • Product: a funeral benefit on a wider life-cover policy
  • How to buy: available direct or through an adviser
  • Underwriting: underwritten (health questions apply)
  • Waiting period: Per AIA Living Life Cover wording (Bereavement Support / Repatriation Benefits)
  • Max entry age: Per AIA Living entry ages
  • Premium options: Stepped + level + premium freeze options

Bereavement Support Benefit (max $15k combined with Repatriation) embedded in Life Cover.

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Chubb Life NZ

  • Product: a funeral benefit on a wider life-cover policy
  • How to buy: bought through an adviser
  • Underwriting: underwritten (health questions apply)
  • Waiting period: Per LifeOne / LifeProtect wording
  • Max entry age: Per LifeOne / LifeProtect entry ages
  • Premium options: Stepped + level options

Funeral cover as a rider on LifeOne / LifeProtect.

Chubb Life NZ review

AIA New Zealand vs Chubb Life NZ — FAQs

Is AIA New Zealand or Chubb Life NZ better for funeral cover?

Neither is "better" for everyone. AIA New Zealand is a funeral benefit on a wider life-cover policy and underwritten (health questions apply); Chubb Life NZ is a funeral benefit on a wider life-cover policy and underwritten (health questions apply). The right pick depends on your age, health, the cover amount you want, and the premium each quotes you. Compare the policy wordings and get a quote from both.

What's the main difference between AIA New Zealand and Chubb Life NZ?

AIA New Zealand: Per AIA Living Life Cover wording (Bereavement Support / Repatriation Benefits); Per AIA Living entry ages. Chubb Life NZ: Per LifeOne / LifeProtect wording; Per LifeOne / LifeProtect entry ages. Bereavement Support Benefit (max $15k combined with Repatriation) embedded in Life Cover. Funeral cover as a rider on LifeOne / LifeProtect.

Not personalised financial advice. Editorial comparison only. Premiums are individually underwritten — quote with each insurer for current rates and confirm cover details in the policy wording.