Jaco Grobbelaar

Chief Financial Officer

Jaco balances Chubb Life’s business growth ambitions while ensuring the business remains a resilient, financially strong company which is there to support its customers when they need it most.

A qualified Chartered Accountant and University of Oxford alumnus, Jaco has over 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services sectors across New Zealand, South Africa and the UK, including senior roles at Sovereign (AIA) and Westpac. He most recently led the finance function at Partners Life.

Jaco is passionate about people development, he fosters talent and drives high performance across teams. Committed to customer outcomes, Jaco aims to reduce New Zealand’s underinsurance gap by ensuring accessible, effective life insurance solutions that deliver peace of mind.

In his spare time, he embraces time with his family and enjoys pursuing the art of BBQ perfection.