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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
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Updates

2026 CEAS Members’ Conference

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.

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Jul 2026

CEAS Webinar Invitation – History of CEAS & Members Survey Report

You are invited to join CEAS Board member Michelle Grant from LGE Consulting for a webinar at 12:30pm on Wednesday 3rd December covering the history of CEAS. This webinar will provide a history of CEAS, and help explain the linkages between CEAS, Engineering New Zealand and ACE. It will also explain some of the organisational structure of CEAS, including who Indemnity and General are, and how we work with our partners, Aon and Kendons.

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Nov 2025

Understanding the Fine Print – Insurance Policies

As part of our commitment to keeping members well-informed, we’re sharing “The Fine Print” articles which highlight noteworthy clauses from the insurance policy documents available under the CEAS scheme. Each article outlines key inclusions, exclusions, and responsibilities within each policy and are provided to help you better understand your coverage.

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Nov 2025

Managing Geotechnical Risk: Why It Matters for Consulting Engineers

Geotechnical issues remain a leading cause of construction claims, often complex, costly, and stressful, with legal and reputational risks for firms. For CEAS members, managing these risks is vital to protect both projects and professional integrity.

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Nov 2025

Sophie South Awarded 2025 Aon Don Houchen Scholarship

CEAS is delighted to announce that Sophie South, Principal Civil Engineer at Davis Ogilvie, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Aon Don Houchen Scholarship. Sophie will use the scholarship to undertake the Homeward Bound leadership programme, which combines online learning with an in-person component in Tanzania, East Africa.

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Nov 2025

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.

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The Aon Don Houchen scholarship

The $25,000 (excl. GST) Aon 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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