Employee benefits in the Netherlands
Arranging supplementary employee benefits opens up a vast range of options, but it also means navigating a tangle of products and a maze of legislation. That is exactly where specialists make a difference. Our team has built its practice around insurable employment conditions, so you do not have to figure it out alone.
We support you at every stage, from needs analysis and advice through to implementation and ongoing management. We can also help you build the right structures, set up prevention programs, and develop training for your HR team. Because Meijers advises a large number of clients on employee benefits, you benefit from our collective purchasing power and the group discounts that come with it.
Employee Benefits for you and your employees
Arranging employee benefits in the Netherlands means navigating a complex mix of products and legislation. Our specialists work with you to build a tailored package of insurable benefits that fits your organisation.
We start by mapping your obligations as an employer under Dutch law: continued salary payments during illness, responsibilities under the Sickness Benefits Act, and financial liability under the Return to Work (Partially Disabled) Regulations (WGA). We also help you set up a group pension scheme and handle pension communication on your behalf.
The goal is simple is to take as much off your plate as possible, so you stay fully compliant without getting bogged down in the details.
Laurens Drooger, Director of Employee Benefits
Meijers understands what employers need. Engaged, high-performing employees are essential to any business: they drive productivity and shape customer satisfaction. But building the right employee benefits package in the Netherlands means navigating a broad and complex landscape of products and legislation.
We support and advise employers on structuring employee benefits, arranging insurance, and managing absenteeism and incapacity for work. This is our expertise, and our passion. As a team, we continuously develop our knowledge and skills to cut through complexity for our clients, particularly where financial, legal, and human factors intersect.
Our services are built to make things straightforward for everyone involved. Clients appreciate our personal approach, specialist advice, practical support, and well-rounded solutions.
Kevin Leuhof, Senior Account Manager Employee Benefits
I began my career in pensions and have spent over 25 years working across virtually every corner of employee benefits: absenteeism insurance, private risk coverage, WIA supplements, disability services, pension communication, and pension plan design. What drives me is helping employers make sense of a complex landscape. The rules change constantly, and it is easy to lose track of where you stand. Keeping that clarity is exactly the role I take on for our clients at Meijers. Our digital portal is a good example of how we put that into practice, giving you an immediate, complete overview of all your employee benefits.
Wibout van der Wees, Senior Account Manager
Meijers is more than just an insurance broker. For me, building strong client relationships is at the heart of everything I do. That means more than being available: it means being genuinely invested. I work alongside HR and finance professionals who are responsible for making sense of complex employee benefits challenges in the Netherlands.
My focus is on structuring and simplifying administrative processes, giving you a solid foundation to build on. Every organisation benefits from that kind of stability. From there, we work together to protect both your employees and your business.
It always starts with a thorough risk analysis. Together, we look at how to manage your risks effectively and make sure that what truly matters, such as disability coverage, is properly insured. I'm often brought in when things feel complicated. I may not always tell you what you want to hear, but I will always tell you what you need to hear.
Erik van der Jagt, Senior Account Manager
After a career as an advisor and manager in banking, I moved into pension consultancy in 2011. Since then, I've developed into a full-spectrum employee benefits advisor. What drives me is the connection between income protection for employees and sustainable employability for employers, helping clients make informed, forward-looking decisions. I specialise in turning complex topics into practical, actionable solutions that employers and HR professionals can actually use. My goal is to help organisations design employee benefits that align with their business objectives and the real needs of their people. At Meijers, I work closely with clients to bring clarity and structure to what can feel like a complicated puzzle. I help identify key risks, set priorities, and make complexity manageable. My primary focus is strategic advice on WGA and Sickness Benefits (ZW/ERD), though I find myself increasingly drawn to the pensions side of the field as well.
