Stress & Burnout Prevention for Insurers

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Breathwork: cut stress-driven verzuim and reduce future WIA/WGA risk.

Prolonged stress is one of the fastest-growing drivers of long-term verzuim. Balance delivers evidence-based corporate breathwork sessions that help employers reduce stress-driven absenteeism and lower the risk of avoidable WIA/WGA inflow - strengthening your preventie & duurzame inzetbaarheid offering with a simple, scalable intervention.

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Stress & Burnout: A Growing Risk for Insurers

The numbers behind the rising pressure on employers and insurers:

  • 1 in 5 employees shows burnout symptoms (NL Times)

  • Absenteeism averages €315/day per employee (TNO)

  • Only 5% use EAP services (SHRM), and ⅔ ignore typical wellbeing resources (Deloitte)

  • Health & fitness apps retain only 3% of users after 30 days (PMC)

Traditional solutions are rarely used — but breathing workshops are live, short, and immediately effective.

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Why Corporate Breathwork Works for Preventie & Inzetbaarheid

Regular breathwork sessions are scientifically shown to reduce stress and anxiety while boosting cognitive function and productivity (University of Arizona, 2023)

Our sessions provide a scalable, low-threshold intervention employees actually use - unlike many traditional wellbeing tools with low engagement. Across 10,000+ participants, we consistently see:

  • 45% reduction in acute stress (pre/post)

  • 65% bi-weekly return rate, showing sustained engagement

  • Strong uptake during high-stress periods (Q1, Q4)

This helps insurers by:

  • Lowering early verzuim and stabilising stress before escalation

  • Reducing risk of long-duration absenteeism and future WIA inflow

  • Strengthening employer propositions with measurable, preventive outcomes

How Breathwork Reduces Verzuim Risk

Early Stress Regulation

Employees learn techniques that reduce physiological stress in minutes, preventing escalation into anxiety, sleep problems, or pre-burnout symptoms.

Immediate Impact, Zero Setup

Sessions run online or on-site, requiring no equipment and minimal coordination.

Scalable Across Entire Organisations

Works for distributed teams, mixed schedules, and hybrid environments.

Clear Measurability

We provide anonymized pre/post stress indicators, attendance data, and satisfaction metrics — perfect for reporting to employer clients.

The Format: Simple, Effective, Scalable

Minimal Effort for Your Client

All your clients needs is a calendar invite or sign-up form. Balance provides ready-to-use copy and templates, so internal promotion takes only a few minutes

A Space to Host the Session

Whether in-person or online, the setup is simple: a meeting room for on-site sessions or a Zoom/MS Teams link for remote teams. No special equipment required.

Just 30 Minutes

The session fits easily into busy schedules. In a short 30-minute block, employees experience measurable stress reduction — making it ideal for prevention and inzetbaarheid programs.

Free Pilot for Insurers — Apply Below

To help insurers assess fit, Balance offers a free breathwork pilot for one employer client. It includes one guided session (in-person or online), pre/post stress measurement, an engagement report, and a recommendation for longer-term inzetbaarheid programming.

A simple, low-risk way to validate impact before scaling.

What employees say about breathwork:

  • “The field of architecture is very dynamic and fast-paced. Having breathwork classes in the office helps us take a break, improve our mood, and bring clarity to our day-to-day routine.”

    Architect at UN Studio

  • "Participating in the breathing workshops by Cole & Z have been transformative—it's remarkable how a simple breathwork practice can uplift my mood and bring a sense of calm to my daily life."

    Jonathan Appiah, Performance Manager at Nike Netherlands

  • “During times of distress, breathwork classes helped me reconnect with my inner self, bringing me peace and clarity.”

    Sofia Alario, Program Assistant at the European Association for International Education

  • "Learning breathwork with the Balance team has given me a practical tool to manage daily stress, helping me stay centered during work and personal challenges."

    Isabella D'Ambrosio Vila, Partnerships Manager at FemalexFinance Netherlands

  • “Balance’s recent workshop taught me how breathing techniques can release stress and help find inner balance. I look forward to attending again.”

    Alp-Arslan Chovlukov, Account Manager at Creative Clicks Netherlands

  • “Easy, but quite an experience. It felt like my whole chemistry changed for the rest of the day.”

    Yan Laguna, DJ in The Netherlands

  • "Breathwork helps me focus on the tasks that really matter."

    Kamilla Kurta, Machine Learning Engineer at Google Netherlands

  • "The Balance class was a great way to release stress and find inner peace."

    Sebastian Galindo Bacuilima, Analyst Consulting at Deloitte Netherlands

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