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Corporate Wellbeing
Corporate Wellbeing Why wellbeing is key to any career plan One cannot have a conversation about people and performance without taking...
PRESS RELEASE MAY 2022
The Unisure Group, MUA and SMART Applications International announce a strategic partnership that will transform healthcare in Kenya and...
International employee benefits – Ready for any and all new ways of working
Global companies like Facebook, HubSpot, Twitter, and Microsoft have long ago announced permanent work from home options, leading more and more employers to rethink keeping large, permanent office spaces for their employees.
More than a decade of sector-specific health insurance success
Unlike many other industries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the mining and resources industry has come out stronger than ever as the world transitions towards low-carbon, more sustainable economies.
Don’t be afraid of failure
Often in life it’s our greatest failures that teach us the biggest lessons. The same is true for the workplace, with entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos famously advocating for failure – not only because it goes hand-in-hand with innovation and creativity, but also because it bolsters resilience.
PRESS RELEASE JANUARY 2022
We are delighted to announce our official partnership with Humentum, a leading global non-profit organisation. Humentum works with humanitarian and development organisations to improve how they operate and to make the community more equitable, accountable, and resilient. As an international insurer with offices on three continents and clients in more than 100 countries around the world, The Unisure Group is able to offer Humentum members the benefit of fully portable, world-class health and life insurance solutions across multiple countries.
Empowering the customer
When it comes to marketing insurance and winning your customer over, the challenge is threefold: First, you need to battle numerous misconceptions and prejudices surrounding insurance. Then you need to cut through the noise and show your consumers how you’re doing it differently, and lastly, you need to gain their trust.
Group Business Protection – A win for you and your clients
Businesses and industries across the world have all needed to adapt to new consumer and employee mindsets, but in the midst of the pandemic, some industries have been perfectly placed to make an even greater impact.
Three secrets behind a successful business year
Businesses and industries across the world have all needed to adapt to new consumer and employee mindsets, but in the midst of the pandemic, some industries have been perfectly placed to make an even greater impact.
Are your employees your greatest asset or risk?
COVID-19 has been a catalyst for employees all over the world to re-evaluate their priorities. Experts are calling this period of career change “the great resignation”, with employers fast realising that physical and mental wellbeing is a top priority for their top talent. As Gallup Workplace summarises it, “People want a good job and a life well-lived.”
Exploring the expat employee mental health crisis
COVID-19 has been a catalyst for employees all over the world to re-evaluate their priorities. Experts are calling this period of career change “the great resignation”, with employers fast realising that physical and mental wellbeing is a top priority for their top talent. As Gallup Workplace summarises it, “People want a good job and a life well-lived.”
The emergence of a ‘hybrid’ form of international private medical insurance
African corporates in need of health insurance for their employees face numerous challenges. This is particularly true for multinational employers who employ both local and expat employees in multiple territories, and who are looking for cover from one sole provider.
Group Life insurance is a great employee benefit. Here’s why it’s not a substitute for long term family protection
Companies that provide good employee benefits act as standard bearers for what it means to be a great employer. These employers understand that employee benefits are a key component of employee engagement, impacting how committed, productive and invested an employer’s workforce is.
Big ideas are born from big data
Big data is revolutionising the healthcare industry and constantly improving upon the level of service that the ‘connected patient’ receives. It empowers organisations to predict trends and manage risk more proactively.
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2021
London, United Kingdom – The Unisure Group has launched their UK Group Life division and joined Group Risk Development (GRiD), showing solidarity with GRiD’s mission to promote group risk to government, policymakers, stakeholders and employers.
COVID-19’s impact on the life insurance industry
COVID-19 has impacted numerous industries, including the life insurance industry. Adapting to new markets, putting the customer first, and remaining agile in one’s business practices has become paramount.
Five challenges that customers buying international life insurance face – and how to navigate them
Moving abroad is incredibly exciting – but the change is not devoid of a lot of ‘life’ admin. Have you considered whether your existing life insurance policy will continue to cover you once are living in a new country?
It can take just one uninsured medical incident to cripple you financially
If you (and your employees) travel for work and your current medical insurance plan doesn’t cover you outside of your country of residence, you’re putting your health and future financial stability at great risk.
4 life-saving reasons why health insurance cover in Africa is crucial
The Unisure Group’s Operations Director Cristina Meixieira receives the call on the afternoon of 19 October. There’s been a car accident in Zambia.
When it comes to emergency medical evacuations, experience is EVERYTHING
Critical questions to ask your health insurance provider
If your health insurance provider answers ‘No’ to any of these questions, you could be in trouble.
Telemedicine isn’t a COVID-19 fad – It’s here to stay
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically accelerated the uptake of telemedicine. So much so that a recent report by Global Market Insights predicts...
Three reasons why your company should offer Group Benefit Solutions
Looking at how benefits such as Group Life Insurance and Group Health Insurance pay off Richard Branson famously said that “if you take care of your...
Why it’s important to insure stay-at-home spouses
Life Insurance for stay-at-home spouses is often overlooked, and this can be a costly mistake for families. When a family assesses their need for...
The less your employees stress, the better it is for your business
The World Health Organisation reports that the estimated cost to the global economy per year in lost productivity due to depression and anxiety is US$ 1 trillion.
Can your company afford not to prioritise employee health and wellbeing?
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) puts a value of $4.2 trillion on the wellness industry, one important sector of which is workplace wellness.
