Benefits Beyond Borders

Insights on employee benefits and healthcare systems in economies closely linked to India
Download Report
Benefits Beyond Borders covers
  • The new standard for employee benefits
  • Benefits benchmark across top FDI countries like the US, UK, Singapore, Netherlands and more
  • Employee benefits offered in India
  • Recommendations to build comprehensive and holistic healthcare plans
Read this if you are a
  • Global benefits leader preparing to expand internationally soon
  • People success leader designing a comprehensive benefits plan
  • Employee seeking research that holds companies to higher standards
Select option
Thank you! You will receive an email with your copy shortly!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Europe faces challenges with an ageing population
Japan's Insurance Covers 70% Medical Costs
US Employees Demand Personalized Healthcare Plans
Ageing Population Fuels Dementia Crisis in Developed Nations
Cancer is the Leading Cause of High-Cost Claims
Germany and Netherlands Face Tobacco Dependence
Japan's Insurance Covers 70% Medical Costs
US Employees Demand Personalized Healthcare Plans
Ageing Population Fuels Dementia Crisis in Developed Nations
Cancer is the Leading Cause of High-Cost Claims

Excerpts from Benefits Beyond Borders

(click to view all excerpts)
Download Report

Health trends that are shaping employee benefits.

01.
Consumers are more health conscious than ever.
92% of employees say it's important to work for a company that values their mental health and well-being.
02.
Obesity remains a major global issue.
Nearly 3.3 billion adults may be affected by obesity by 2035, with the proportion of affected adults increasing from 42% in 2020 to over 54% by 2035.
03.
Cancer is the leading cause of high medical claims.
Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022.
04.
Lack of access to mental health treatments
Globally, around 15% of the working-age population suffers from mental illness. Yet, 56% of insurers do not cover mental health in employee benefits.
05.
Rising healthcare costs across the world.
There’s been a double-digit medical trend rate increase in most countries owing to inflation and increased minimum wages.
06.
Non-communicable diseases raise costs, claim rates
Non-communicable diseases account for up to 74% of all deaths globally each year. Of these, 77% occur in low- and middle-income countries.
01.
Consumers are more health conscious than ever.
Despite geopolitical, metabolic, and environmental threats, global life expectancy is expected to increase by 5 years by 2050.
02.
Obesity remains a major global issue.
Modern consumers are expecting technology to support their healthcare journeys. They are investing heavily in dietary supplements, wearable technology, and prefer having flexible benefits.
03.
Cancer is the leading cause of high medical claims.
Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022.
04.
Lack of access to mental health treatments
Globally, around 15% of the working-age population suffers from mental illness. Yet, 56% of insurers do not cover mental health in employee benefits.
05.
Rising healthcare costs across the world.
There’s been a double-digit medical trend rate increase in most countries owing to inflation and increased minimum wages.
06.
NCDs drive major costs and claim frequency.
Non-communicable diseases account for up to 74% of all deaths globally each year. Of these, 77% occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Download Report

Recommendations to build cost-effective & inclusive employee benefits.

Healthcare, not just insurance
A 4x surge in large companies adopting OPD covers for their teams, as well as a 100% increase in first-time founders choosing primary and preventive benefits in addition to insurance.
Adopt a digital-first approach
8 out of 10 HR operators prioritise improved employee experience for which companies need to provide experiences that are digital-first, hassle-free and intuitive.
Flexible benefits plans are the future
75% of employees want the liberty to customise their own healthcare plans, with a two-fold uptick in the adoption of customisable insurance programs for employees.
Setting up your business in India? Connect with our experts for comprehensive employee benefit plans.
Book a Call
Built with
from the
team at Plum
Pooja Aggarwal
Content at Plum
Linkedin
Mohammed Hafeez
Growth at Plum
Linkedin
Gayathri Nair
Design at Plum
Linkedin
With inputs from
Ganapathi Ramanathan
Content at Plum
Linkedin
Prasun Jain
Design at Plum
Linkedin
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, SOC 2 Type 2, and GDPR certified
Insurance products are offered and serviced by Plum Benefits Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd | IRDAI Registration Code: IRDA/DB1001/2022, Certificate No. 897, License category - Direct Broker (Life & General), Valid till 04-06-2026 | CIN U66000KA2022PTC160458