About Us
Our Brand Story
For over 75 years, Zimnat has been the go-to for life assurance and insurance in Zimbabwe. This is the story of how we became the nation's trusted financial partner.
Our journey through the decades
Today
Zimbabwe's Trusted Financial Group
Today, Zimnat manages a $92 million asset base and holds an A- global credit rating across both life and short-term insurance. We serve thousands of Zimbabweans through four business units — General Insurance, Life Assurance, Microfinance and Asset Management — with a commitment to empowering every client's financial future.
2017
The Zimnat Rebrand
In March 2017, Zimnat rebrands — adopting a fresh identity that reflects our strengthened global partnership while staying true to our Zimbabwean roots. The new brand represents our ambition: to become the most empowering financial partner for African dreams.
2015
Sanlam Partnership
Sanlam Emerging Markets, one of Africa's largest financial services groups, acquires a 40% stake in Zimnat. This strategic partnership brings global expertise, best practices and a continental network to Zimbabwe — accelerating our growth and strengthening our capacity to serve clients better.
1980s–2000s
Growing with Zimbabwe
Through Zimbabwe's most defining decades, Zimnat grew steadily — expanding our product range, opening branches nationwide, and deepening relationships with the communities we serve. As Zimbabwe changed, so did Zimnat, always adapting to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
1946
Founded in Zimbabwe
Zimnat is established as a life assurance and insurance company in Zimbabwe, beginning a journey to empower Zimbabweans with financial security. From the very start, our focus was on the people — providing reliable, affordable protection for families and businesses.
What the Zimnat name means
The Zimnat brand represents more than an insurance company — it stands for a promise to every Zimbabwean: that their dreams, their families and their futures matter.
Our brand is built on the belief that financial services should empower — not complicate. From our first policy in 1946 to the digital self-service tools of today, everything Zimnat does is designed to put the power of financial security in the hands of our clients.
75+ Years
of protecting and empowering Zimbabweans
$92M
Asset base
A-
Credit rating
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