Group income protection NZ

Group Income Protection for New Zealand Employers

ACC covers accidents, not illness. Group income protection can help employees maintain income if they cannot work for an extended period because of illness or injury.

Why it matters

Why income protection belongs in the benefits conversation

For many employees, the biggest financial risk is not a short hospital visit. It is months away from work because of illness. Group income protection helps employers address that risk in a structured and explainable way.

Why it matters

Benefit design matters

Waiting periods, benefit periods, replacement ratios and ACC offsets all affect cost and value. Employee Lab helps employers compare options and communicate the practical difference to employees.

What is included

Practical support across advice, setup, communication and claims.

ACC gap clarity

Explain where ACC helps and where illness-related absence can leave employees exposed.

Scheme design

Compare waiting periods, benefit levels and contribution options.

Claims guidance

Support salary confirmation, documentation and employee communication during claims.

How it works

A simple process for employers.

  1. Review existing sick leave and ACC assumptions
  2. Choose waiting period and benefit approach
  3. Compare insurer terms
  4. Launch with plain-English employee education
  5. Support claims and return-to-work communication
Common questions

What employers usually ask.

Related reading

Useful next pages.

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