We are responding to the rise in mental health problems in the Netherlands and Europe. With statistics showing depression and burnout on the rise among the self-employed, NN Belgium integrated preventive mental well-being services for this group as an add-on to its disability insurance, including counselling, life coaching and mindfulness. The service is unique in the Belgian market and was recognised by the 2023 DECAVI insurance award in the innovation category. Nationale-Nederlanden was among the first insurers in Poland to add a rider to its group life insurance providing psychological and psychiatric support in the event of mental health disorders. The product is offered in the form of group insurance as coverage for employees or as an extended version that also covers their families. In the Netherlands, Non-life published research in September 2023 that found that absenteeism due to mental health problems increased in the first half of 2023, with a quarter of employees experiencing too much stress. In addition to its occupational health & safety services, Netherlands Non-life offers a prevention package that helps employers and employees avoid absenteeism. Following a successful pilot, NN Non-life alongside another seven organisations has initiated a programme on employee mental vitality, as a collaboration with Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation and Lab of Life. Employees become certified trainers in supporting fellow colleagues to feel less stress and focus on what is important for them. Across our markets we also partner with NGOs to support community programmes in this area.
We are responding to the rise in mental health problems in the Netherlands and Europe. With statistics showing depression and burnout on the rise among the self-employed, NN Belgium integrated preventive mental well-being services for this group as an add-on to its disability insurance, including counselling, life coaching and mindfulness. The service is unique in the Belgian market and was recognised by the 2023 DECAVI insurance award in the innovation category. Nationale-Nederlanden was among the first insurers in Poland to add a rider to its group life insurance providing psychological and psychiatric support in the event of mental health disorders. The product is offered in the form of group insurance as coverage for employees or as an extended version that also covers their families. In the Netherlands, Non-life published research in September 2023 that found that absenteeism due to mental health problems increased in the first half of 2023, with a quarter of employees experiencing too much stress. In addition to its occupational health & safety services, Netherlands Non-life offers a prevention package that helps employers and employees avoid absenteeism. Following a successful pilot, NN Non-life alongside another seven organisations has initiated a programme on employee mental vitality, as a collaboration with Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation and Lab of Life. Employees become certified trainers in supporting fellow colleagues to feel less stress and focus on what is important for them. Across our markets we also partner with NGOs to support community programmes in this area. Content
