In April 2010 the average New Zealand ACC Workcover Levy increased by 41%. In already tough times, this has placed an extreme burden on employers.
Too many New Zealand employees are being seriously injured at work. Did you know that you can reduce these costs, and thus make direct savings, by putting claims management and OHS / Injury prevention plans in place?
As one of New Zealand’s most experienced and largest global third party claims manager, Gallagher Bassett can assist employers of all sizes to reduce costs, through the following solutions:
Workplace Safety Management Practices (WSMP)
For employers that are currently not receiving discounts from ACC, it is possible to receive annual discounts ranging from 10-20% of your ACC Work Levy.
- Provide you with documentation that meets the theory side of WSMP audit.
- Provide training to ensure compliance with practical requirements of WSMP.
- If the above two points are followed, Gallagher Bassett guarantee an annual discount at a minimum of 10%.
- The majority of employers could expect 15%.
- Selection of appropriate auditor.
- Assistance to move you from a 10% or 15% to 20% annual discount, and towards potential Partnership Programme self insured options.
For further information on WSMP, please visit the ACC website or contact John Jury on
+64 9 9661 760 or Terrance Coe on 64 4 9055 977.
If you want to know the cost saving involved, please visit the ACC Calculator.
Partnership Programme
This is a self insurance option for larger employers where there is potential annual savings of up to 96% on their ACC Work Levy.
- Provide you with all the options under the Partnership Programme and explain the pros and cons for them.
- Ensure you have “best practice” for claims management audit requirements.
- Manage all work injury claims on your behalf, ensuring not only legislative compliance but significant cost reduction.
- Work to ensure that you receive maximum financial benefits on an annual basis.
- Provide injury prevention assistance and reduce ongoing risk by early identification of injury hotspots.
For futher information on the Partnership Programme, please visit the ACC website or contact John Jury on +64 9 9661 760 or Terrance Coe on 64 4 9055 977.
If you want to know the cost saving involved, please visit the ACC Calculator.