MAS - Medical Assurance Society
Chris Sutherland has extensive work experience in the insurance industry. Chris currently serves as the Chief General Insurance Officer at MAS - Medical Assurance Society. Prior to this role, they worked as the Executive Manager - Strategic Broker Partnerships at Suncorp New Zealand from 2019 to 2022. Chris also held various positions at Tower Insurance, including General Manager - Pacific Region, Director - Tower Pacific Subsidiaries, and Head of Pacific Region from 2016 to 2019. Before that, they were the National Manager - Direct Distribution at QBE Insurance in 2015. Chris had a long tenure at Lumley, where they served in roles such as Channel Manager - Westpac, General Manager (Acting) - Lumley Business Solutions, and Channel Manager - Westpac Insurance from 2011 to 2015. Prior to Lumley, they worked at IAG New Zealand as the Head of State Personal Lines in 2009 and as a National Manager in various roles from 2002 to 2008. Chris started their career at AMI Insurance as a Branch Manager from 1994 to 2002.
Chris Sutherland obtained a BA from Victoria University of Wellington in 1991. Chris then pursued a PG DipBusAdmin from Massey University, which they completed in 2002. In 1998, they earned an ANZIIF (Assoc) degree in Insurance from ANZIIF.
MAS - Medical Assurance Society
Mutual success is something that MAS has believed in for over 95 years. We’re owned by our Members so naturally, we have our Members’ best interests at heart. Supporting professional people with their financial needs, we’re here to provide insurance, lending, and investment solutions that suit the needs of our 30,000 Members nationwide.