The Norwegian employee benefits market is predominantly controlled by the public social security system; however, the growth of labor-intensive industries has fuelled the growth of the country’s private benefits market over the last decade. The public social security system, which is supervised by the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (Arbeids- og velferdsetaten; NAV), plays a significant role in the country’s welfare system and is responsible for providing general social insurance schemes to the citizens of Norway. The main general social insurance schemes are the National Insurance Scheme, the Family Allowance Scheme, and the Scheme, which provides cash benefits for families with small children, also contributing to the overall development of the country’s social welfare system. The NAV was established on July 1, 2006.
Key Highlights
- The Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration, the Ministry of Children, Equality, and Social Inclusion, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system.
- A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income.
- An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution.
- In Norway, employers offer supplementary retirement benefits through DC plans, and many pension companies, Pension funds, and group insurance contracts provide these plans in the country.
Report Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Norway:
- It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
- It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment benefits, long-term care benefits, minimum resource benefits, leaves and holidays, and private benefits.
- It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Norway.
Reasons to Buy
- Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
- Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
- Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
- Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies

