QBE Renews North Harbour Rugby Sponsorship

January 3, 2014

QBE Insurance has extended its North Harbour Rugby Union sponsorship for a further three years.

The QBEhas been partners of North Harbour for the pas 13 years. Following a challenging season at ITM Cup level, the QBE/North Harbour discussions have focused around continuing to develop the potential for rugby within the Region and making sure that North Harbour maintains its positive contribution to New Zealand rugby.

Ross Chapman, General Manager, QBE New Zealand, said, “As the major sponsor of North Harbour rugby for the past 13 years, we are proud to support the North Harbour community and rugby in the region. At QBE, we see the community in which we operate as an important part of who we are, and it is our philosophy to support that community where we can”. Mr Chapman continued, “QBE takes a long-term philosophy – we are an insurance company – it’s our job to be there when you need us the most.”

North Harbour CEO, Brett Hollister, added, “In QBE we proudly have a long-standing partner that is committed not only to North Harbour, but also to New Zealand rugby”.