97% of Zurich GIP claims paid in 2016

Over 97% new claims were accepted last year with employees benefitting from annualised payments averaging £37,900. During 2016, cancer was the main cause of claims at 27%, followed by mental health (19%) and musculoskeletal claims (13%). Half of employee absences notified to Zurich did not progress beyond the end of the deferment period and therefore did not reach claim stage. A large proportion of these are where the employee returned to work. Other reasons include the employee leaving employment or passing away. Overall, around 40% of those who returned to work, received rehab...