Market leader
Around 835,000 New Zealanders trust us to be there,
in sickness and in health.
In New Zealand’s health insurance and corporate wellness sector, Southern Cross is clearly number one. We are the country’s leading health insurer, with more than 60 per cent of the market. In the last five years we have incurred on average claims to premium ratio of 90.1 per cent - a market-leading level of reimbursement.1
Leading by example
As a market leader in health and wellness, Southern Cross is always looking for new ways to cultivate healthier workplaces that encourage improved productivity and loyalty.
Our credentials in this area have been enhanced having been named a finalist in the JRA Best Places to Work awards (large workplace category) three times, in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
In 2007 we launched our own inhouse wellness programme called Switch2Well.
Switch2Well includes health checks, walking challenges, activa health management accounts, support for subsidised Weight Watchers meetings, free on-site GP consultations, subsidised smoking cessation meetings and more. To date, 97% of our staff have attended or participated in some form of Switch2Well activity. We truly practice what we preach. Read more about Switch2Well.
Active in the business sector
Within the business sector, Southern Cross is viewed as a health and wellness expert. We sponsor a number of key wellness, HR and OSH events throughout the country. We also support a variety of corporate events and special interest group sessions by providing guest speakers and topical information related to wellness.
Adding value to membership
We work hard to ensure the benefits we offer are of value to members. All members aged 16 are issued a Southern Cross Member card which gives them access to discounts and offers from Southern Cross partners (retailers, health providers and businesses throughout New Zealand). Our Member card offers include audiology, gym memberships, health foods, travel insurance, optical, pharmacy and physiotherapy services, sportswear and vitamins.
Source:
1. Southern Cross Annual Report 2010.