QBE Australia will continue its 22-year-old sponsorship of the Sydney Swans until at least 2022 under an extended deal with the AFL club.

The contract formally starts in 2020. QBE has been the club’s principal partner since 1986.

“To be part of one of the longest-standing sponsorships in Australian sport is testament to the strength of the partnership,” Australian and New Zealand Operations CEO Vivek Bhatia said.

“The Swans are an extremely important part of QBE’s history and future, and we look forward to continuing to partner with the club both on and off the field.”