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When life and death collide
The commitment that we make to every single one of our Umatter international private medical insurance members is unequivocal – we’ll be there for them, wherever and whenever they need us most. The kind of devotion that it takes to deliver on such a promise is nothing short of extraordinary, and it goes without saying that the life and death moments that emergency medical evacuations bring with them take a severe physical and emotional toll on everyone involved.
How to boost employee inclusion and engagement
The boundaryless workplace in all of its many iterations is here to stay. While the pandemic may well have accelerated how quickly workspaces have been reinvented, this evolution was bound to take place at some point.
Don’t believe everything you think
We are what we think. Our minds are incredibly powerful, as are the belief systems that drive our thinking. This can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on how we harness this power and where we choose to put our energy and focus.
Post-pandemic business lessons to live by
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed how we live, work, and travel. In spite of having devastating economic consequences the world around, however, it has also revolutionised numerous industries and highlighted what strengths need to be amplified and what weaknesses need to be amended.
Emergency air ambulance evacuation
A company-sponsored health insurance plan is a major benefit that can provide tremendous peace of mind, particularly to expat families living and working away from home. Never in their wildest dreams, however, did Family A think that their Bupa Global Mining and Energy Forum Health Insurance Plan would end up saving their newborn baby’s life.
An avoidable tragedy
Working in international medical assistance is not a job, it’s a calling. It demands precision, empathy, devotion and, most importantly, courage. On a good day, we love the impact that we can have on a member’s life when an illness is cured, a surgery is successfully performed, or an emergency evacuation sees them safely delivered to the nearest point of medical excellence. But on a bad day, when a life is lost, it’s absolutely devastating for everyone involved.
Weathering the storm
You never know when your company-sponsored health insurance plan could become a life-saving benefit. That was certainly the case for Patient X, one of our Umatter international private medical insurance members living in Madagascar, who needed an emergency surgical procedure to have obstructive kidney cysts and stones removed.
Is lack of employee engagement costing you?
While it’s certainly not a new topic, the concept of ‘quiet quitting’ has become a trending social media hashtag over the last few weeks (largely thanks to a TikTok video that went viral). People’s increasing interest in the concept comes off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, record-high employee stress levels, and uncertainty around the current political climate.
Authentic leadership in action
At a time when misinformation is rife and political and economic instability widespread, trust has become a highly valued commodity. And citizens around the world are looking to business (61%) – over and above NGOs (57%), government (53%) and media (51%) – to step up and help solve society’s problems.
Long COVID’s impact on the workplace
Long COVID is something we’re likely to be talking about for a long time. Not only does it have significant implications for individuals, families and employees, but it’s also having a large impact on employers dealing with reduced capacity and absenteeism in the workplace.
How to boost employee inclusion and engagement
The boundaryless workplace in all of its many iterations is here to stay. While the pandemic may well have accelerated how quickly workspaces have been reinvented, this evolution was bound to take place at some point.
PRESS RELEASE 1 APRIL 2023
The Unisure Group has announced a new partnership with Scottish Friendly as their Insurer for the Unisure UK Group Life product, in conjunction with the Group’s existing reinsurer, Allianz.
Boosting employee financial wellbeing
There’s a strong business case for investing in employee benefits to boost employee wellbeing and mental health. Not only have employee stress levels reached record-level highs, but only 21% of the world’s employees are engaged at work, and a mere 33% say they are thriving in their overall wellbeing.
Why selling life insurance matters
As the Unisure and Dean Mannix 10-part ‘Protect and Provide’ webinar series draws to a close, it’s never been clearer that deciding to take out individual life insurance could be one of the most important decisions a person ever makes for their family.
Hosted by Unisure and presented by Dean Mannix, the international best-selling author of Protect and Provide, our 10-part series of online workshops have focused on all phases of the life insurance purchasing journey, with a particular emphasis throughout on selling ethically and helping customers understand the dangers of being underinsured or not insured at all.
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.
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.
PRESS RELEASE 7 JUNE 2023
The Unisure Group is proud to announce their primary sponsorship of the prestigious CONQA Group London Leadership Summit once again this year. The Summit is a one-day, in-person event which will take place at the London Stock Exchange on 1 November 2023.
PRESS RELEASE 24 APRIL 2023
The Unisure Group appoints Barry Sundelson as the new CEO
Your people are your superpower
People don’t buy products from companies, they buy products from people. And this is especially true of insurance. According to ReMark’s Global Consumer Study 2022 – 20231, when it comes to health and life insurance, 32% of consumers listed “a recommendation from friends and family” as the initial trigger to consider a policy
Digital trust
Trust is the cornerstone of any good relationship. In an age where business relationships are internationally held and made, trust must be built through reputation and reliability. This is especially true of digital trust.
An avoidable tragedy
Working in international medical assistance is not a job, it’s a calling. It demands precision, empathy, devotion and, most importantly, courage. On a good day, we love the impact that we can have on a member’s life when an illness is cured, a surgery is successfully performed, or an emergency evacuation sees them safely delivered to the nearest point of medical excellence. But on a bad day, when a life is lost, it’s absolutely devastating for everyone involved.
Weathering the storm
You never know when your company-sponsored health insurance plan could become a life-saving benefit. That was certainly the case for Patient X, one of our Umatter international private medical insurance members living in Madagascar, who needed an emergency surgical procedure to have obstructive kidney cysts and stones removed.
Is lack of employee engagement costing you?
While it’s certainly not a new topic, the concept of ‘quiet quitting’ has become a trending social media hashtag over the last few weeks (largely thanks to a TikTok video that went viral). People’s increasing interest in the concept comes off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, record-high employee stress levels, and uncertainty around the current political climate.
Authentic leadership in action
At a time when misinformation is rife and political and economic instability widespread, trust has become a highly valued commodity. And citizens around the world are looking to business (61%) – over and above NGOs (57%), government (53%) and media (51%) – to step up and help solve society’s problems.
PRESS RELEASE MAY 2022
The Unisure Group, MUA and SMART Applications International announce a strategic partnership that will transform healthcare in Kenya and regionally Nairobi, Kenya – Today marked an important milestone for the insurance industry as The Unisure Group, MUA...