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Australia & New Zealand

AIA introduces specialized cancer health product. Press release, February 11, 2021.
Cancer Care is a new health insurance product that covers the costs associated with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Cancer cover provides unlimited cover for cancer surgery, and up to $500,000 per policy year for Medsafe-indicated cancer medications. There is an option for overseas treatment as well as post-cancer treatment and support.

Canada

Manulife Vitality members to be awarded Vitality Points for COVID-19 vaccination. Press release, March 23, 2021.
Manulife announced group benefit and individual insurance customers who have the innovative Manulife Vitality program will be awarded 400 Vitality Points for receiving their COVID-19 vaccination. These Vitality Points help program members achieve new status levels and unlock different rewards within the program.

Saskatchewan Blue Cross introduces new benefits for small businesses. Press release, January 20, 2021.
Blue Essentials is a group benefits solution designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises in Saskatchewan. There are more than 25 benefit options, which include coverage for prescription drugs, vision and dental care, travel insurance, and hospital stays. Employers can also add the following benefits: life insurance, critical illness, or disability insurance.

The Co-operators provides 24/7 virtual healthcare to its group benefits clients across Canada. Newswire, January 26, 2021.
The plan will provide virtual healthcare services to its group benefits clients across Canada, available 24 hours per day, seven days per week in both official languages.

Hong Kong

HSBC Life introduces HSBC Life Benefits+ to help businesses manage employee wellness. Asia Advisers Network, February 3, 2021.
HSBC Life Benefits+ is a dedicated health and wellness proposition for Hong Kong employers with flexible group medical and life coverage. The proposition offers support for businesses to look after their employees’ well-being. This is available to employers with as few as two employees. Some of the key features include real-time tracking of benefit entitlements, usage and remaining balance, search for doctors/clinics, e-claims, an e-health card, as well as lifestyle assessment and tips.

United Kingdom

Cigna Europe launches Whole Health: a new approach to health services. Press release, March 11, 2021.
Whole Health is more than just physical and mental health; it is a new approach to its health plans. The plans aim to look at everything that makes up our world – family, friends, work-life balance, access to care, finances, and home environment. The new approach will provide tailored support and tools to help people face the demands of modern life.

Canada Life launches WeCare for Group Income Protection customers. Press release, March 1, 2021.
WeCare will now be available to both employees and their family members, whether they are insured under a policy or not.
The virtual support service includes online GP consultations, second medical opinion services, smoking cessation support, mental health support, life event counselling, burnout prevention, diet support, and fitness plans. 

Towergate Health & Protection launches open-access GP Hero. Press release, February 2, 2021.
GP Hero is a new online GP service. Employees will be able to receive unlimited advice, reassurance, and, where appropriate, diagnosis. The service is available 24/7 and will be offered to SME, corporate PMI, and group risk clients.

United States

Voya Financial launches new decision-support tool to help American workers optimize their health and wealth benefit selections. Business Wire, March 31, 2021.
A new version of Voya’s myHealth Money digital assistant, which provides guidance to help workers make more informed decisions when selecting their workplace benefits, has been launched. The tool provides customers with a personalized recommendation on medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Nayya and Selerix announce strategic partnership. PR Newswire, February 4, 2021.
Nayya, an AI-driven software platform, is now fully embedded and integrated within the Selerix BenSelect platform. Nayya and Selerix will offer employers and employees a personalized benefits experience.

Washington National offers new life insurance with Monthly Income Protection (MIP). PR Newswire, January 14, 2021.
MIP is a new group term life insurance product. MIP structures the death benefit in reliable monthly payments, similar to a monthly paycheck. MIP will be offered through businesses and employer groups. The plan also provides an optional lump sum benefit. Employees can keep their coverage when they change jobs.

Aflac expands product offerings with new dental and vision Insurance. PR Newswire, January 12, 2021.
The new dental and vision coverage is available for businesses with as few as three employees in many locations. It features a streamlined underwriting process and has more than 100 fully customizable plans, and reasonable rates.