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Workability Insurance
Workability Insurance will help you to get back on your feet and earning again, if you’re unable to work due to sickness or injury.
More than $94 million paid last year
Helping over 1,000 Kiwis
What is Workability Insurance?
Workability Insurance is designed to help restore your ability to work, supporting you with monthly payments if you’re not eligible for ACC payments. It can also provide assistance with rehabilitation and retraining.
Workability Insurance benefits
Optional benefits you can choose to include:
While receiving your monthly benefit, the amount will increase at every policy anniversary in line with inflation.
Lets you cover your kids too.
If you have an existing policy with Asteron Life, your benefits may be different from our current on-sale products, so it’s a good idea to check things with your adviser.
There are terms and conditions that apply to all benefits within Workability Insurance. Don't worry though, your adviser can take you through these and what they mean.
Other types of cover
Income Protection Insurance is similar to Workability but has a number of additional benefits and options available.
Unsure?
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Frequently asked questions
If I’m receiving weekly compensation payments from ACC will I also be eligible to receive the Workability Insurance monthly benefit?
No, Workability Insurance only offers you income replacement support when ACC doesn’t. It’s good to know that ACC only provides support for accidental injuries.
If my ACC payments stop but I’m still unable to work, will Workability Insurance pay me a monthly benefit?
As long as you meet our benefit criteria, we’ll pay you a monthly benefit if you’re not receiving regular payments from ACC.
What is the difference between Workability Cover and Income Protection Cover?
Workability Insurance is more affordable income protection insurance. It doesn’t include the bells and whistles that come with our premium Income Protection Insurance. Your adviser can help you figure out if Workability Insurance is right for you. If you don’t have an adviser, we can help you find one.