More New Zealand businesses are with us to protect the health of their team
Every business has competing priorities. So, it can be easy to forget every aspect of business is powered by people. When your people are healthy, your business will follow suit. As New Zealand’s leading health insurer, we help you put your people first. Because looking after your people isn’t just good for them – it’s good for business.
Why choose workplace health insurance?
*Healthy Futures 2024 Report
We help businesses put your people above all else
Health insurance to protect your team*
A range of plans to suit different sized businesses needs and budgets
Group scheme pricing
Possible cover for pre-existing conditions
Member discounts and partner offers
Ongoing seamless experience
Digital onboarding for employee health insurance
Dedicated Account Manager/Adviser for ongoing support and reporting
Easy claiming options for employees
Award-winning NZ based customer service team
Workplace wellbeing resources
When you subsidise health insurance for your team you get access to BeingWellPlus – a self-service resource hub dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the workplace
Wellbeing modules to enhance employee experience, engagement and culture
Webinars to guide your workplace wellbeing journey
*A workplace health insurance scheme is only available for organisations with at least 5 full time employees who join the scheme.
Get a quote for individual health insurance here.
2025 Wayfinder Award winners
ORIX is a great example of how investing in your people’s health and wellbeing can lead to an improved business performance, even in a fiscally driven business.
Why Southern Cross is the right choice as your workplace health insurer
- More businesses choose us to protect their team than any other New Zealand health insurer
- We’re New Zealand’s most trusted health insurer2
- We paid over 67% of the value of all health insurance claims in New Zealand in the last financial year. For every dollar received in premiums we paid 88c in claims.1
- New Zealand owned and for-purpose – we put people before profits
Your workplace health and wellbeing partner
With Southern Cross, you get more than health insurance. You’ll receive the full suite of services for a healthier team.
Workplace wellness business insights
Our Healthy Futures Business Edition and Workplace Wellness Reports offer insights into workplace health trends, benchmarks and implications for businesses to better understand and improve employee wellbeing.
Wayfinder Awards
An awards programme celebrating visionary leaders who champion people-first workplace wellbeing, using it as a core business strategy and thriving because of it.
Gather conference
Thought leaders and wellbeing experts share the latest trends, research and diverse perspectives about the future of work, to help inspire you in creating a culture where people and businesses thrive.
Business case studies
Learn how businesses of all sizes are benefiting from Southern Cross Health Insurance and wellbeing initiatives.
Get in touch
Learn how health insurance for your business can support productivity and engagement.
References and sources
1 Southern Cross Medical Care Society Annual Report June 2026. Southern Cross paid over 67% of the value of all health insurance claims paid in New Zealand. Based on data provided by the Financial Services Council and including an estimate for nib.
2 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Health Insurance Brand, 2017-2026
