Zurich UK has chosen healthcare trust provider Healix to provide a flexible healthcare plan for its corporate clients.
This is the latest step for the insurer into the private healthcare market after launching its LiveWell Diagnostics product in September. Zurich confirmed to Health & Protection that it would not be launching its own medical insurance product.
The joint plan with Healix will be made available through brokers and intermediaries as well as directly to clients.
The partnership sees the integration of Zurich’s LiveWell mobile app with Healix’s claims management services and the HealthHero virtual GP service available as part of various tiers of benefits for Zurich UK members.
The benefits available to employees of Zurich UK’s clients include consulting a GP, receiving any onward referral letters and then opening and managing any claims with Healix through their phone.
Within the offering, there will be four tiers of benefits for clients to choose from, ranging from Core to Advanced+.
The Core offering includes full diagnostic coverage and access to a wide medical facility network. The Advanced and Advanced+ tiers offer a full array of services, including no restrictions on available medical facilities, diagnostic coverage, physiotherapy and mental health treatment, and full access to the LiveWell wellbeing app and virtual GP service.
Ian Talbot, CEO at Healix, said: “We’re dedicated to making sure we provide flexible and bespoke healthcare benefits, and our new partnership with Zurich ensures their clients will get exactly that.
“Ultimately this will provide access to timely, private diagnostics, and ease them through the entire healthcare journey. We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on Zurich and their client’s wellbeing.”
Stephane Baj, head of Zurich UK’s accident and health team (pictured), added: “Zurich is delighted to partner with Healix to ensure our clients receive the best services possible.
“With Healix, our members will be able to receive fast and accurate diagnostics, and the integration of the app will allow them to manage their own journey, so that their health and wellbeing is prioritised at all times. We are excited to see the positive impact this will have on our clients.”