According to a statement by Allianz Partners, the Insurancesafe portfolio provides cover for students and workers, including international students and seasonal workers.
Following the extension of the programme, the two firms will continue to provide and develop a number of insurance products and services, including mental health and telehealth solutions. This also includes working with the New Zealand education sector and exploring new channels, including reaching inbound travellers at their country of origin.
“At a global level, Allianz Partners has taken a greater focus on supporting student mobility following the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kevin Blyth, Allianz Partners CEO. “We are thrilled with this opportunity to take our medical and travel insurance for students to a new level in collaboration with Mercer Marsh Benefits.”
Allianz and Mercer have recently rolled out cover for epidemic and pandemic diseases for Seasonsafe, Explorersafe and Workersafe policies, which will align with the cover introduced for Studentsafe earlier in the year.
“With so much uncertainty for those travelling in the post-pandemic landscape, it has become even more important to ensure customer-centricity and innovation,” said Alison Bamford, Mercer Marsh Benefits leader. “We’re pleased to appoint Allianz Partners as our preferred provider and continue to build on the successes we’ve forged together since 2013.”
