The Allianz Corporate Assistance Services, which will be available from 1 January 2015, include the establishment and staffing for remote first aid stations or clinics, medical evacuation, and shipment of prescribed drugs.
Ron Buchan, chief executive of Allianz Worldwide Care, said the introduction of this service was a “natural and straightforward step”.
“We have many clients in industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, who need to establish operations where those natural resources or opportunities are located. This can include some fairly inhospitable environments. Our clients want to ensure that there is adequate medical care and support for their teams.”
He added that Allianz already has doctors based around the world and a 24/7 multilingual helpline, however the new services would help to deal with additional challenges.
“For example, in remote locations, if medical care is not readily available, we can establish static or mobile first aid stations, medical centres or clinics, with state of the art medical equipment and supplies.”
Other services, all of which are available on a modular basis, are:
- Tele medicine
- General health and medical provider information
- Case management of out-patient and in-patient treatment
- Medical second opinion
- Occupational health and wellness
- Health checks
On the corporate front, on 1 July Allianz Worldwide Care merged with the international divisions of Allianz France to create a corporate entity registered in Paris, while still retaining Dublin as a branch and administration centre.
Buchan explained the reason for changing the registration and regulation of Allianz Worldwide Care to France was because the French authorities allow for the setting up of a life company with permission to also write health insurance cover. In contrast, Dublin would have required a separate medical insurance company to be formed.
