Group protection - employer information

Find out about our Group Income Protection, Group Life Insurance and Group Critical Illness products.

Group protection from Zurich

We understand that protecting your people isn't just about providing financial protection, it's also about accessing essential care and support when it's needed most.

With our group protection products, you’ll have the option to tailor your benefits to meet your needs and your budget. You'll also have access to additional support services. These include a Virtual GP and a Second Medical Opinion service and an Employee Assistance Programme, to help keep your people well. Find out more about our products and relevant support services.

Group Life Insurance

Our Group Life Insurance provides financial peace of mind for your employees, with a lump sum benefit in the event of their death.

Group Income Protection

With our Group Income Protection, you can pay your employees a percentage of continued income if serious illness or injury prevents them from working for a prolonged period.

Group Critical Illness

Our Group Critical Illness provides employees with a lump sum benefit should they or their child and, if selected, their partner, be diagnosed with a critical illness or require a surgical procedure covered by the policy.

If someone is dealing with an immediate threat of suicide

Our ‘Raise the alarm’ suicide support toolkit provides guidance, information and best practice about managing and preparing for this type of situation. Our toolkit includes immediate guidance for those dealing with an active threat of suicide, including guidance on engaging emergency services, when it is appropriate to breach confidentiality, and tips to help employers build their own suicide prevention strategies.

Getting a quote

If you'd like to get a quote, please speak to your adviser.

If you don't have an adviser, please visit Financial Services Register | FCA.

Frequently asked questions

You can find useful guides about our products in our document library, and answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions in our FAQ page. 

Wellbeing hub

We’re more than just an insurance provider. We can help you keep your employees happy and healthy at work, through our free online workshops tailored for employees themselves, as well as HR and people managers. These cover a wide range of health and wellbeing topics, such as:

  • Menopause
  • Managing neurodiversity
  • Managing back pain
  • Supporting mental wellbeing at work

Find out about our health and wellbeing workshops for employers and employees.

Wellbeing hub