Global thought leadership: The Value of Health and Wellbeing
InsightsArticle29 October 2026
Zurich's global Value of Health and Wellbeing research explores how health, work, financial security and personal resilience increasingly intersect.
The research is designed to examine issues ranging from mental health and chronic illness to workforce participation and personal resilience, building an evidence base that can help organisations understand emerging challenges and opportunities. Zurich's Group Insurance proposition already identifies this as an ongoing research and thought leadership initiative focused on the interaction between personal health, societal resilience and financial security.
The Value of Mental Health
Why mental health matters for people, workplaces and society
The report examines mental health through three interconnected lenses: people, productivity and protection systems, drawing on data, modelling and policy analysis across Australia, Chile, Germany, Malaysia, the UAE and the UK.
It considers what mental health conditions mean for individuals, workforce participation and the systems that support prevention, early intervention and long-term recovery.
The Value of Chronic Care
Helping people live and work well for longer
As chronic health conditions become more common, prevention, early intervention and coordinated support become increasingly important.
Zurich's global research explores the relationship between chronic illness, health outcomes, workforce participation and financial wellbeing, including the growing importance of integrated treatment, prevention and workplace support.
The report was produced by Zurich Insurance Group with support from Mandala Partners and contributions from Zurich specialists across health, protection, rehabilitation and medical analytics, including Australian expertise.