Allianz Worldwide Care
Broker Talk is a half-yearly newsletter created to keep our brokers up-to-date with the latest developments and news within Allianz Worldwide Care.
Edition 16, Winter 2012
In this edition we announce the upgrade of our Standard and Poor's financial strength rating from A Stable to A+ Stable and discuss key findings regarding our comparatively low annual premium inflation rates, as reported in the Globalsurance International Insurance Review 2012.
We have also included information on recent process, documentation and service enhancements and a feature focusing on Allianz Worldwide Care's rapid response evacuation and repatriation capabilities. In addition, we report on the recent opening of our local office in Qatar's Financial Centre, Doha and our partnership with Medibank in Australia.
Finally, we have highlighted and summarised our key product changes, valid from 1st November 2012.
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Edition 15, Summer 2012
In this edition of Broker Talk we announce the launch of our International Healthcare Plans for China, in partnership with sister company Allianz China General Insurance Company Limited.
We report on the recent opening of an operational support centre in Brussels and the launch of Signature; a comprehensive range of healthcare plans designed specifically for UK based employees of small, medium and large corporate clients.
In addition, we present our new Preliminary Medical Underwriting Enquiry Form and provide an update on the extended list of pre-existing/chronic conditions which we can now cover for underwritten individuals and small groups.
Finally, we are happy announce a number of website enhancements, available from the 15th October 2012.
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Edition 14, Winter 2011
In the fourteenth edition of Broker Talk, Ron Buchan, our CEO, gives his insights into the changes that will affect health insurance in the short, medium and long term. We also highlight our new Medical Escort Service and our new, shorter Claim Form.
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited with the “Excellence Through People” Platinum award, Ireland’s national standard for human resource management.
Last, but not least, we have also summarised our product changes, which are valid from November 2011.
May we take this opportunity to wish you a successful and prosperous 2012.
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Edition 13, Summer 2011
In this edition of Broker Talk we highlight the development and enhancement of our underwriting guidelines. We are now in a position to offer cover for pre-existing conditions that would previously have been excluded. We also introduce the new and improved Group Renewal Document. Information required for group scheme renewal, which would previously have been issued as separate documents, is now combined in a single document. We have also summarised the results of an account management satisfaction survey and provide you with details on the use of the Allianz Worldwide Care logo.
Last, but not least, we are delighted to announce that we were voted "Best International Private Health Care Group" at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards 2011.
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Edition 12, Winter 2010
In this edition of Broker Talk we introduce our new website and highlight the key changes, which we hope you will find valuable. We have also detailed our product changes and service enhancements, valid from 1st November 2010, following our annual product review. Finally we provide as usual a full list of the most up-to-date sales contact details.
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Edition 11, Summer 2010
Allianz Worldwide Care is celebrating its 10th anniversary and in this edition of Broker Talk our CEO Ron Buchan would like to thank you, our brokers, for your constant support. We are also proud to announce that we were voted "Best International Private Health Group" at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards 2010. We discuss the new monthly commission statement for brokers, which provides you with a comprehensive breakdown of any premium and commission payments per policy number. This issue highlights our new promotional tool, the corporate movie, plus you will also find details on the new online facility, which allows you to request a quote or apply directly on behalf of your clients for our short-term healthcare plan.
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Edition 10, Winter 2009
In this edition of Broker Talk, we have detailed our product changes and service enhancements, valid from 1st November 2009, following our annual product review. We are very pleased that our Standard & Poor's 'A Stable' rating has been reconfirmed, which means we remain the highest rated international health insurer. We are also delighted to announce our commercial partnership with AHRMIO, the Association for Human Resources Management in International Organisations. As usual, up-to-date contact details for our regional sales team have been included. May we take this opportunity to wish you a successful and prosperous 2010.
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Edition 9, Summer 2009
The ninth edition of Broker Talk provides you with an update on the development of our online applications, including the new bespoke link to our quote engine. We also highlight the membership reports feature for Group Scheme Managers, giving the user the option of building and customising the reports they need.
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited with the “Excellence Through People” award, Ireland’s national standard for human resource management as well as being “highly commended” at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards in the UK.
Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome a number of new colleagues as well as including an updated list of our sales contacts for each region.
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Edition 8, Winter 2008
In the eighth edition of Broker Talk we are delighted to inform you about the upgrade of our Standard & Poor’s rating, which comes less than a year after achieving our initial rating. We have also summarised our product changes, which are valid from November 2008, as well as detailing the enhancements we have made to our website and Online services. As usual, an updated list of our sales contacts for each region has been included and our five new, toll-free numbers have been listed.
Last, but not least, we are pleased to announce that we have received the accolade of “highly commended” at both the “Cover Excellence Awards”, and the “Health Insurance Awards”, both of which were held in the UK.
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Edition 7, Summer 2008
The seventh edition of Broker Talk explains some of the processes we have put in place to help manage and contain the cost of medical care. It also describes the different delivery options available to corporate clients who wish to choose our eco-friendly soft copy policy documents option. We are proud to announce that we were voted "Best International Private Health Group" at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards 2008. Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome a number of new members to our international sales team.
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Edition 6, November 2007
The sixth edition of Broker Talk summarizes the changes following our annual product review and the launch of our new online functionality for Group Scheme Managers. We are also proud to announce a new partnership with InRoomMD in the USA. Furthermore, we highlight the upcoming enhancements of the recently renamed “Medical Provider Finder” on our website and provide a full list of sales contact details.
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Edition 5, June 2007
The fifth edition of Broker Talk highlights the success of our "Clear to Zero" claims handling process and announces a number of new business partnerships. There is an update on the latest advances to our range of online services and some tips are provided to help ensure a smooth renewal process for group schemes.
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Edition 4, October 2006
The fourth edition of Broker Talk details our new ’Clear to Zero‘ operating processes for customer facing departments. We also outline all the recent changes to the Allianz Worldwide Care product, premium rates and service proposition. We detail recent improvements to our Credit Control procedures and announce a few new appointments.
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Edition 3, May 2006
The third edition of Broker Talk provides you with an update on our development and achievements over the past year. You can also read about our new automatic email facility and our new look forms.
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Edition 2, October 2005
In the second edition of Broker Talk, you can find extensive information on the changes made to our products and services at our annual review in November 2005. It also includes information on the new functions of our new website.
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Edition 1, April 2005
The first edition of our newsletter includes an article on our Online Services facility for groups, details on the marketing support available to brokers and an article from our Head of Medical Services on caesarean sections.
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If you would like to suggest any articles for the next edition of Broker Talk or have any feedback, please contact marketing@allianzworldwidecare.com
Edition 16, Winter 2012In this edition we announce the upgrade of our Standard and Poor's financial strength rating from A Stable to A+ Stable and discuss key findings regarding our comparatively low annual premium inflation rates, as reported in the Globalsurance International Insurance Review 2012.
We have also included information on recent process, documentation and service enhancements and a feature focusing on Allianz Worldwide Care's rapid response evacuation and repatriation capabilities. In addition, we report on the recent opening of our local office in Qatar's Financial Centre, Doha and our partnership with Medibank in Australia.
Finally, we have highlighted and summarised our key product changes, valid from 1st November 2012.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 15, Summer 2012In this edition of Broker Talk we announce the launch of our International Healthcare Plans for China, in partnership with sister company Allianz China General Insurance Company Limited.
We report on the recent opening of an operational support centre in Brussels and the launch of Signature; a comprehensive range of healthcare plans designed specifically for UK based employees of small, medium and large corporate clients.
In addition, we present our new Preliminary Medical Underwriting Enquiry Form and provide an update on the extended list of pre-existing/chronic conditions which we can now cover for underwritten individuals and small groups.
Finally, we are happy announce a number of website enhancements, available from the 15th October 2012.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 14, Winter 2011In the fourteenth edition of Broker Talk, Ron Buchan, our CEO, gives his insights into the changes that will affect health insurance in the short, medium and long term. We also highlight our new Medical Escort Service and our new, shorter Claim Form.
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited with the “Excellence Through People” Platinum award, Ireland’s national standard for human resource management.
Last, but not least, we have also summarised our product changes, which are valid from November 2011.
May we take this opportunity to wish you a successful and prosperous 2012.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 13, Summer 2011In this edition of Broker Talk we highlight the development and enhancement of our underwriting guidelines. We are now in a position to offer cover for pre-existing conditions that would previously have been excluded. We also introduce the new and improved Group Renewal Document. Information required for group scheme renewal, which would previously have been issued as separate documents, is now combined in a single document. We have also summarised the results of an account management satisfaction survey and provide you with details on the use of the Allianz Worldwide Care logo.
Last, but not least, we are delighted to announce that we were voted "Best International Private Health Care Group" at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards 2011.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 12, Winter 2010In this edition of Broker Talk we introduce our new website and highlight the key changes, which we hope you will find valuable. We have also detailed our product changes and service enhancements, valid from 1st November 2010, following our annual product review. Finally we provide as usual a full list of the most up-to-date sales contact details.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 11, Summer 2010Allianz Worldwide Care is celebrating its 10th anniversary and in this edition of Broker Talk our CEO Ron Buchan would like to thank you, our brokers, for your constant support. We are also proud to announce that we were voted "Best International Private Health Group" at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards 2010. We discuss the new monthly commission statement for brokers, which provides you with a comprehensive breakdown of any premium and commission payments per policy number. This issue highlights our new promotional tool, the corporate movie, plus you will also find details on the new online facility, which allows you to request a quote or apply directly on behalf of your clients for our short-term healthcare plan.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 10, Winter 2009In this edition of Broker Talk, we have detailed our product changes and service enhancements, valid from 1st November 2009, following our annual product review. We are very pleased that our Standard & Poor's 'A Stable' rating has been reconfirmed, which means we remain the highest rated international health insurer. We are also delighted to announce our commercial partnership with AHRMIO, the Association for Human Resources Management in International Organisations. As usual, up-to-date contact details for our regional sales team have been included. May we take this opportunity to wish you a successful and prosperous 2010.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 9, Summer 2009The ninth edition of Broker Talk provides you with an update on the development of our online applications, including the new bespoke link to our quote engine. We also highlight the membership reports feature for Group Scheme Managers, giving the user the option of building and customising the reports they need.
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited with the “Excellence Through People” award, Ireland’s national standard for human resource management as well as being “highly commended” at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards in the UK.
Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome a number of new colleagues as well as including an updated list of our sales contacts for each region.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 8, Winter 2008 In the eighth edition of Broker Talk we are delighted to inform you about the upgrade of our Standard & Poor’s rating, which comes less than a year after achieving our initial rating. We have also summarised our product changes, which are valid from November 2008, as well as detailing the enhancements we have made to our website and Online services. As usual, an updated list of our sales contacts for each region has been included and our five new, toll-free numbers have been listed.
Last, but not least, we are pleased to announce that we have received the accolade of “highly commended” at both the “Cover Excellence Awards”, and the “Health Insurance Awards”, both of which were held in the UK.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 7, Summer 2008 The seventh edition of Broker Talk explains some of the processes we have put in place to help manage and contain the cost of medical care. It also describes the different delivery options available to corporate clients who wish to choose our eco-friendly soft copy policy documents option. We are proud to announce that we were voted "Best International Private Health Group" at the International Investment Fund and Product Awards 2008. Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome a number of new members to our international sales team.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 6, November 2007 The sixth edition of Broker Talk summarizes the changes following our annual product review and the launch of our new online functionality for Group Scheme Managers. We are also proud to announce a new partnership with InRoomMD in the USA. Furthermore, we highlight the upcoming enhancements of the recently renamed “Medical Provider Finder” on our website and provide a full list of sales contact details.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 5, June 2007 The fifth edition of Broker Talk highlights the success of our "Clear to Zero" claims handling process and announces a number of new business partnerships. There is an update on the latest advances to our range of online services and some tips are provided to help ensure a smooth renewal process for group schemes.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 4, October 2006 The fourth edition of Broker Talk details our new ’Clear to Zero‘ operating processes for customer facing departments. We also outline all the recent changes to the Allianz Worldwide Care product, premium rates and service proposition. We detail recent improvements to our Credit Control procedures and announce a few new appointments.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 3, May 2006 The third edition of Broker Talk provides you with an update on our development and achievements over the past year. You can also read about our new automatic email facility and our new look forms.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 2, October 2005 In the second edition of Broker Talk, you can find extensive information on the changes made to our products and services at our annual review in November 2005. It also includes information on the new functions of our new website.
Newsletter - ‘Broker Talk’
Edition 1, April 2005The first edition of our newsletter includes an article on our Online Services facility for groups, details on the marketing support available to brokers and an article from our Head of Medical Services on caesarean sections.
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- 28 Feb 2013 - Allianz Worldwide Care Reports Strong 2012 performance
- 07 Dec 2012 - Allianz Worldwide Care partners with Medibank in Australia
- 30 Nov 2012 - Allianz Worldwide Care announces healthcare plan enhancements following annual product review
- 21 Nov 2012 - Allianz Worldwide Care Services announces launch of new Belgium office to support growing client base
