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Cigna Launches New International Health Insurance Plans for Individuals

Cigna Launches New International Health Insurance Plans for Individuals

Cigna Launches New International Health Insurance Plans for Individuals

  • Cigna introduces new individual private medical insurance product suite which includes Silver, Gold and Platinum options;
  • Gives customers and partners the ability to create unique plans which fit around their unique healthcare needs and budgets, while still benefitting from Cigna’s industry-leading service;
  • Replaces existing Cigna Global Health Options and Advance plans Launch comes in response to customer demand for more choice and more flexible healthcare options.

Cigna, one of the world’s leading international health insurers, is excited to announce the launch of a brand new suite of international health insurance products.

The Cigna Global product suite, which is targeted to expatriates and globally mobile individuals, has been expanded to create a new three-level international health insurance plan. Customers can now benefit from a wider range of plans and customize their cover around their specific healthcare needs and budget. The new healthcare plans – which include Silver, Gold and Platinum cover levels - give customers more flexibility with modular cover options and a choice of cost share and deductible levels. The customer starts out with core International Medical Insurance, which provides cover for all inpatient, specialist and accommodation costs, as well as cover for cancer and psychiatric care. They then choose what is important to them, and add on additional module options which include Outpatient, Health & Wellbeing, Medical Evacuation and Vision & Dental options.

Phil Austin, Head of Global Individual Private Medical Insurance said: “The new plans have been developed in response to customer and broker demand for a wider range of products which span across different market segments. The new plans give us the ability to provide products which suit a greater footprint of customers, and with the added flexibility of teaming a modular approach with deductible and cost share options, it has become really easy for customers to build a plan which is matched to the their unique needs”. The plans were developed after a period of customer and market research which identified a gap in the market for an affordable, high quality, high service healthcare plan.

Austin added: “Our customers appreciated our existing high-service Global Health Options plan which performed well at the upperend of the market. We identified an acute need for additional quality, affordable plans in the middlemarket: for those individuals who are moving abroad but are paying for their plan themselves and want to contain costs but maintain high service levels. The new plans are about giving customers much more choice, so they can get all the cover they need without having to pay for cover they don’t need. After all, if you know you won’t need maternity care, why should you pay for a plan which includes it?”

Key features of the new plans:

  • Choice of Silver, Gold or Platinum options International Medical Insurance core cover as standard, covering inpatient hospital stays, specialist consultants, cancer care etc, and also maternity care on Platinum and Gold plans
  • Flexibility to build a unique plan with a range of additional optional modules, including Outpatient cover; Medical Evacuation; Health & Wellbeing; and Vision & Dental cover
  • Manage premiums with deductible and cost share options on core and Outpatient Comprehensive cancer care as standard
  • No maximum age restrictions
  • Guaranteed renewability

The plans bring a high-service proposition to the mid-market. Customers get access to service levels usually only available on higher-end plans, including:

  • Access to a team of professionals to help navigate the complexities of international health insurance 24/7/365;
  • A global network of over 1 million hospitals, physicians, clinics and health specialists located around the world;
  • Direct claims settlement with providers in most cases, or reimbursement within 5 days.

About Cigna Global Health Options

Cigna is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. As an operating subsidiary, Cigna Global Health Options provides global international health care plans designed for customers who want the flexibility of having easy access to high quality health care around the world.

  • International Medical Insurance;
  • International Outpatient;
  • International Health and Well-being;
  • International Vision and Dental;
  • International Medical Evacuation.

For more information on the new plans, view the Sales Brochure: www.cignaglobal.com/pdf/Sales%20Brochure%20Jul%2013.pdf

If you are a broker seeking more information, or wishing to offer the new plans, register at www.cignaglobal.com/intermediaries

 

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New Cover For The Untapped Seafarers Market From Globality Health

New Cover For The Untapped Seafarers Market From Globality Health

New Cover For The Untapped Seafarers Market From Globality HealthGlobality Health responded to the need for appropriate insurance for seafarers by partnering with Crewsure (crewsure.com) to offer clients innovative insurance products. From August 20th 2013 all vessels over a certain size have to comply with a new labour convention known as the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. New product, Crewsure Marine, supports the health and wellbeing of onboard crew and also fully meets the revised Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) regulations.

Crewsure Marine is a composite ‘no fault’ insurance policy, paid for by the Employer, providing personal insurance for seafarers. This includes medical care, personal accident cover, loss or delay of baggage and repatriation in the case of abandonment. Although the Crewsure product has been designed as a single solution, should a ship owner have sourced elements elsewhere the product can be separated as appropriate. “It is our firm belief that the best partners have joined forces to deliver first class care and the best insurance service to the maritime industry. We give Crewsure clients the strength of one of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers, so crewmembers can feel safe and secure whatever ocean they cross.” Philip Wright, Chief Commercial Officer, Globality Health.

“Crewsure will work harmoniously with the maritime industry to give seafarers the security and benefits they deserve. Crucially, we engage with unions, shipowners, ship managers, manning agents and the insurance industry and will continue to do so to ensure that Crewsure remains evolutionary.” Robert Johnston, Crewsure Marine.

Crewsure Marine is underwritten by Globality Health and KA Köln.Assekuranz Agentur GmbH on behalf of Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) PLC – all part of Munich Re.

About Crewsure

Managing Director Robert Johnson is a well-known figure in the maritime insurance world. He recently retired as Chairman of British Marine after 10 years as Managing Director, following his 25 years with the Steamship Mutual P&I Club.

About Globality Health

Globality Health is the international health insurer with a special focus on expatriates. People who study, live or work abroad are assured that their health is always in good hands, no matter where they are. As an integral part of Munich Health, with more than 5,000 experts at 26 locations, we offer innovative healthcare solutions for clients and partners all over the world. As a member of Munich Re, we give you the strength and security of one of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers.

International Health Insurance

You may be a frequent flyer business traveler, student, leisure or medical health tourist. Perhaps you are an already established Expatriate living away from home on foreign shores. Where ever you are now, understanding International Health Insurance requirements is vital to safe, risk free Global travel. Accidents do happen and when you least expect it. Insuring you have the right type of International Health Insurance will mean, should anything untoward happen, you will not be faced with a large medical bill, or even worth, insufficient medical care. Since 2009 International Private Medical Insurance Magazine has been providing mission critical information about International Health Insurance to expatriates, individuals, groups, corporate clients, brokers and intermediaries. Select the right and most appropriate International Health Insurance plan for leisure, business, educational or health travel purposes, with the help and assistance of International Private Medical Insurance Magazines Online International Health Insurance Company and Plan Guide and Directory.

International Medical Insurance

You may be a business traveler, student studying abroad, an expatriate, leisure or medical health tourist searching to source, compare and select the best International Medical Insurance. Since 2009 International Private Medical Insurance Magazine has been providing mission critical information about International Medical Insurance to individuals, groups, corporate clients, brokers and intermediaries. It is important to fully understand International Medical Insurance requirements before you travel and insure you select the right and most appropriate health and medical insurance plan for leisure, business, educational or health travel purposes.

Expatriate Health Insurance

You may be a frequent flyer business traveler, student, leisure or medical health tourist considering the Expatriate Life. Perhaps you are already established as a Expatriate living far from home on distant shores. Where ever you are now, understanding Expatriate Health Insurance requirements is vital to safe, risk free Global travel. Accidents do happen and when you least expect it. Insuring you have the right type of

Expatriate Health Insurance will mean, should anything untoward happen, you will not be faced with a large medical bill, or even worth, insufficient medical care. Expatriates searching the internet to source, compare and select the best Expatriate Health Insurance are now covered by International Private Medical Insurance Magazines Online Expatriate Health Insurance company guide.

Get the lowdown on who's who and which Expatriate Health Insurance companies you should trust with your life. Since 2009 International Private Medical Insurance Magazine has been providing mission critical news and information about Expatriate Health Insurance to individual expatriates, expat groups, expatriate employers and Expatriate Health Insurance brokers and intermediaries.

It is important to fully understand Expatriate Health Insurance requirements before you travel and insure you select the right and most appropriate Expatriate Health Insurance plan and cover for leisure, business, educational or health travel purposes. Expatriate Health Insurance comes in all shapes and sizes so be sure to do a complete comparison of the Expatriate Health Insurance plan, costs and fine print. Make your Expatriate Health Insurance plan covers you for costs relating to repatriation, emergency evacuation, medical and non medical transport services by ground ambulance or air ambulance.

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ALC Health Extends Their Range Of Prima Healthcare Plans Providing Even More Options

ALC Health Extends Their Range Of Prima Healthcare Plans Providing Even More Options

 ALC Health Extends Their Range Of Prima Healthcare Plans Providing Even More OptionsWith the increasing demand for international private medical insurance, ALC Health has launched two new plans to complement its existing range of Prima healthcare products. Prima Concept is a new budget plan targeting those who are looking for their basic healthcare necessities to be covered including hospital care, specialist treatments, family doctor fees and emergency evacuation benefits.

Aimed at the growing demand for low cost quality international medical insurance plans across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Prima Concept offers a choice of currency and excess options that make this new plan particularly attractive to anyone looking for medical insurance on a budget.

Prima Platinum, a benefit rich package, is ALC Health’s second new offering aimed at the top end of the market. With an extensive range of high value benefits and the option to select from a choice of four levels of routine pregnancy and childbirth cover, enhanced routine dental benefits and full refund evacuation or repatriation cover, Prima Platinum is aimed at Corporate International Executives and High Net Worth Individuals who are looking for the ‘best available’ cover and including IVF Treatment, Kidney Dialysis, extended Chronic Treatment and full Cancer cover including hospice care.

Click here for benefit comparison tables.

Andrew Apps, Director at ALC Health comments: “We have been listening carefully to what iPMI brokers across the world have been saying to us about the need for both high level and value added products which would fill the gap around many traditional expatriate plans common place to international medical insurance providers. Their insight has been invaluable and enabled ALC Health to create two exciting new iPMI solutions that we believe provide a real answer to the growing demand for flexible international private medical insurance particularly across the emerging markets of South East Asia and Continental Africa where demand for products that combine financial security with high quality customer support has never been greater. Whether there is a need for traditional expatriate cover, a ‘no frills’ package or an all-encompassing top end solution, ALC Health’s new extended range of Prima Healthcare plans really do fit the bill in more ways than one.”

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Egypt In-Touch Assistance

 

Egypt In-Touch Assistance is the first ISO9001:2008 certified Assistance Company in Egypt, specialized in offering medical & non-medical assistance services all over Egypt and the Middle East. Our Mission is to keep costs to a minimum without affecting the quality of the healthcare and assistance services provided. Our goal is to be the leading assistance company in Egypt and the Middle East, providing medical and non-medical assistance services to local citizens and international business, leisure and medical tourists.

The key to our success is our local presence and knowhow, committed staff, customer focus and quality and transparency in our case processing. We deliver true value through quality care and competitive pricing. The EIA founders have been working in Egypt with more than 15 years experience in the healthcare market.

Company: Egypt In Touch

Address: El-Nasr St, El-Dahhar, Hurghada, Red sea, P.O.Box 491, Egypt.

Cairo office: 312 Al-Sudan St. 4th floor – Flat 14 Mohandessein

Phone: +201 2024 0504

Fax: +206 5355 5332

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web: www.egypttravelassistance.com

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Egypt In-Touch Assistance

 

Egypt In-Touch Assistance is the first ISO9001:2008 certified Assistance Company in Egypt, specialized in offering medical & non-medical assistance services all over Egypt and the Middle East. Our Mission is to keep costs to a minimum without affecting the quality of the healthcare and assistance services provided. Our goal is to be the leading assistance company in Egypt and the Middle East, providing medical and non-medical assistance services to local citizens and international business, leisure and medical tourists.

The key to our success is our local presence and knowhow, committed staff, customer focus and quality and transparency in our case processing. We deliver true value through quality care and competitive pricing. The EIA founders have been working in Egypt with more than 15 years experience in the healthcare market.

Company: Egypt In Touch

Address: El-Nasr St, El-Dahhar, Hurghada, Red sea, P.O.Box 491, Egypt.

Cairo office: 312 Al-Sudan St. 4th floor – Flat 14 Mohandessein

Phone: +201 2024 0504

Fax: +206 5355 5332

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web: www.egypttravelassistance.com

A founding member of The International Assistance Network

 

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