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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.

Protect what matters most to you and your family
Finance the goals and ambitions you're working towards
Grow your wealth with trusted investment solutions
Zimnat community initiative

75+ Years

of protecting and empowering Zimbabweans

$92M

Asset base

A-

Credit rating

Ready to be part of the Zimnat story?

Join the thousands of Zimbabweans who trust Zimnat to protect, finance and grow their futures.