Run by consulting engineers, for consulting engineers
Your engineering insurance experts
Welcome to CEAS
We provide professional indemnity insurance and risk management advice to consulting engineers throughout New Zealand.
Founded in 1966, CEAS now has over 300 member firms.
Among other initiatives, CEAS keeps members informed on industry issues through a quarterly newsletter and an annual Members’ Forum held at various locations around New Zealand.
If you’re a consulting engineer, we invite you to apply for membership with CEAS and discover the benefits that membership can bring to your practice.
CEAS is a professional society, wholly NZ owned and operated.
What sets CEAS apart from other insurers
- Run by consulting engineers for consulting engineers
- Members have access to technical insurance and legal experts to help them through claims
- CEAS advocates for equitable conditions of engagement for consulting engineers
- Works closely with ACE New Zealand and Engineering New Zealand, and there are reciprocal benefits
- Provides risk management guidelines, contract guidelines, case studies, and other useful information for members
- Runs an annual roadshow and seminars
- Provides a newsletter on industry issues
Updates
2026 CEAS Members’ Conference
Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Te Pae, Christchurch
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural CEAS Members’ Conference, a landmark occasion that not only brings together our members for a day of insight and connection — but also celebrates 60 years of CEAS.
On 23 July 2026, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will host this one-day gathering of insurance industry representatives and engineering professionals. Together, we’ll explore the forces shaping our industries and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Jul 2026
Jun 2025
Advisory on Building Act liability for PS4s
An Important Message About Potential Criminal Liability under the Building Act for inaccurate PS4 Producer Statements.
Dec 2024
Indemnity Matters
Indemnity Matters is our quarterly newsletter. It keeps you up-to-date on developments in the engineering industry and other areas that affect your business.
The Don Houchen scholarship
The $25,000 (excl. GST) Don Houchen scholarship is awarded to one or more people each year. Recipients must be an employee of a CEAS member firm and have at least 3 years industry experience.

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