Welcoming SURA Chile

Our second partner in Chile

January 2026

Employee benefits landscape in Chile: Recent reform and trends

Major Pension Reform (Law 21,735)

Employer contributions increase
Employers will see a gradual rise in mandatory pension contributions from 1.5% to 8.5% of taxable income between August 2025 and 2033.

  •  4.5% goes to individual pension accounts (AFP system).
  •  1.0% for a new social security system for disability, survivorship, and gender equity.
  • 1.5% supports a new retirement benefit managed by Social Security.

Gender gap measures: additional benefit for women

  •  To address issues such as longer life expectancy and lower savings, a new minimum pension supplement has been implemented.
  • Starting January 1, 2026, the pension supplement will be available to women aged 65 or older who are receiving a contributory old-age or disability pension. Women who retire before age of 60 will not be eligible. A partial benefit will be provided to women who retire between age 60 and 65.
  •  Childbirth bonus: a government bonus is deposited into a woman’s individual account for every child born or adopted. 

Trends

  • Strong focus on statutory compliance
    Chilean labor law mandates benefits such as health insurance (FONASA or ISAPRE), pension contributions (AFP), unemployment insurance, and work accident coverage. Employers must strictly adhere to these requirements to avoid penalties.
  • Growing importance of supplemental benefits
    Beyond mandatory benefits, companies are offering additional perks like flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and private health insurance upgrades to attract top talent in a competitive market.
  • Emphasis on work-life balance
    Employers are increasingly adding extra Paid Time Off (PTO), family-friendly policies, and mental health support to meet employee expectations.
  • Financial security & retirement planning
    Pension contributions are a cornerstone of Chile’s system, and employers are complementing these with voluntary savings plans (APV/APVC) and financial wellness programs to strengthen long-term security.
    •  APV = Ahorro Previsional Voluntario (Voluntary Pension Savings): This is an optional savings plan that employees can contribute to in addition to their mandatory pension contributions.
    • APVC = Ahorro Previsional Voluntario Colectivo (Collective Voluntary Pension Savings): This is similar to APV but organized collectively by an employer or group of employees, often as part of a company benefits package.
    • Both are designed to complement the mandatory pension system and improve retirement income.
  • Health & well-being initiatives
    While statutory health contributions are fixed at 7% of salary, companies are enhancing benefits with private health plans, preventive care, and wellness incentives to differentiate themselves.
  • Remote work & flexibility
    Post-pandemic, remote and hybrid work options are increasingly offered as part of benefits packages, especially for global employers hiring Chilean workers.
     

SURA Chile: The new IGP Network Partner in Chile

We are excited to announce our partnership with SURA Chile, our second Network Partner for complementary employee benefits plans in Chile effective December 1, 2025.  

About SURA Chile

SURA Chile is a subsidiary of Grupo SURA, a Latin American holding company focused on financial services, including insurance, pensions, savings, and investments. It is the only Latin American company in the Financial Services sector that is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.1

Financial Highlights (2024)

  • SURA Asset Management (regional): USD 174.5 billion in AUM as of September 2024.2
  •  Total Revenue (Grupo SURA consolidated): COP 37.2 trillion (approx. USD 9.1 billion), up 5.4% from 2023.3
  • Operating Profit: COP 9.2 trillion, representing a 94.6% annual increase.4
  • SURA Chile operates mainly through SURA Asset Management Chile and Seguros de Vida SURA.
  •  Insurance Premiums (Suramericana): COP 20.7 trillion (proforma).5

Products and services for a range of needs
SURA Chile (Seguros SURA) provides a wide range of insurance products for individuals and companies

Collective insurance

  • Group health and life coverage for employees
  •  Mandatory COVID-19 insurance for workers

Investment and wealth management (SURA Asset Management)
SURA Chile operates as part of SURA Asset Management, offering:

  • Mutual Funds & Investment Funds
  • Pension Fund Administration
  •  Personalized advisory for individuals and companies to manage and grow assets
  • Investment strategies tailored for corporate clients

Savings & Retirement Products

  • APV (Voluntary Pension Savings) integrated with life insurance
  •  Long-term savings plans linked to investment portfolios

Club Seguros SURA
Provides discounts on dental, optical, and mental health services

Complementary insurance

For small and medium-sized companies, SURA Chile offers complementary plans to supplement the health benefits provided by Social Security. This supplementary insurance reimburses employees for medical expenses after they have utilized the coverage offered by the social security health system (Isapre or Fonasa).

SURA Chile’s complementary insurance plans offer complete flexibility to adapt to each worker’s needs regarding coverage, bonus percentages, caps, and deductibles.

The supplementary insurance includes coverage for accidental death, and reimbursement for catastrophic events, as well medical and dental expenses.

Additional benefits Include:

  • Hospital network: Agreements with health centers in Santiago and other regions of Chile
  • Outpatient network: Preferential discounts in over 18 specialties.
  • Dental network: Discounts at dental centers for treatment.
  • Pharmacies: Online reimbursement for medications at participating pharmacies
  • SURA Assistance: Access to support services.

Coverages offered by SURA that can be included in an international account:

  • Group life
  • PTD rider
  • Widow’s benefits (funeral expenses)
  • Optional supplemental life
  • Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Group personal accident (GPA)
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Critical illness
  • Accident & sickness (A&S)
  • Short-term disability (as a rider to group life)
  • Hospital & surgical
  • Major medical
  • Supplemental major medical

Recent accolades

  • Grupo SURA was included in S&P Global’s 2024 Sustainability Yearbook as one of the 759 most outstanding companies in the world for its management of ESG matters.6
  • SURA maintained the 6th position among 100 organizations in Colombia in the Merco ESG 2024 ranking that stand out for good practices.7
  • In 2024, SURA Chile won the Gold Award for “Best Customer Experience Strategy” by the Association for the Development of the Experience of the Customer (DEC).8

Why partner with SURA Chile?

  • Market leadership
    SURA Chile is a pioneer in developing new insurance solutions, and many of its products and services have been replicated by its competitors.
  • Advanced technology and innovation|
    SURA’s advanced digital platform gives clients a dedicated site to manage their plans completely on-line, without the need for intermediaries. The client can update employee records, review and modify company data, and check payments, invoices, etc.
    • SURA also provides dedicated sites so employees can review their coverage and deductibles, check the status of transactions, pay outstanding fees, request reimbursements, and designate beneficiaries, etc.
    • AI and Data Analytics: SURA uses generative AI and genomic data analysis to predict and prevent diseases, enabling personalized health management
    • Launch of the Omics Science Center to advance precision medicine and empower individuals to make data-driven health decisions.9
    • Collaboration with wellness tech companies (e.g., Longevo) to deliver personalized programs for nutrition, movement, and mental health.10
       
  • Holistic health and wellbeing model
    SURA Chile promotes physical, mental, and financial health as interconnected pillars of wellbeing:
    • Physical Health: Encourages healthy habits and preventive care through wellness programs and partnerships with health professionals.
    • Mental Health: Provides tools and guidance to manage emotions and stress, aiming for psychological balance.
    • Financial Health: Offers education and advisory services to reduce financial stress, which impacts overall wellbeing.
       
  • Commitment to diversity and equity
    SURA Chile believes that inclusion and equity are the key to building a better society.  Its products are designed to suit different needs and realities, ensuring that all people have access to the protection they need.
    • Corporate and Social Investment
    • Through Fundación SURA, the company invests in projects promoting healthy lifestyles and education, reinforcing wellbeing as part of its sustainability strategy.
    • Social investment initiatives include cultural and educational programs that indirectly support mental and social wellbeing.
       

Why partner with SURA Chile?

Learn more about the advantages of partnering with SURA Chile, view their key figures, recent awards and recognitions and get in touch with the local IGP contact.

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