, / PRNewswire / – Intellect and MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited (“MSIG Hong Kong”), a member of the MS&AD Insurance Group, Asia’s leading general insurance group, today announced a new engagement with MSIG Hong Kong to provide accessible, end -to-end employee welfare support to the insurer’s medical clients. The market-leading insurance company saw the need for a personalized and comprehensive platform that would address the problem of mental health and the timely need for support of mental well-being in Hong Kong.
From July 4, 2022 to December 31, 2022, candidates for SME Group Medical Insurance of MSIG Hong Kong can enjoy free access to Intellect’s mental health platform for free. This benefit is extended to all existing SME Group Medical Insurance policyholders. In addition to offering comprehensive coverage in their comprehensive SME Group Medical Insurance plan, MSIG Hong Kong believes that access to a holistic mental wellness platform will equip its clients ’workforce with a clinically validated approach to provide the right care for their employee’s needs.
Philip Kent, CEO of MSIG Hong Kong, said: “Now, perhaps more than ever before in Hong Kong, employers are paying more attention to the mental well-being of their people. The pandemic has introduced new levels of anxiety for many. In Hong Kong, so it’s so important that we, as a society, work to promote good mental health.We are pleased to collaborate with Intellect on this initiative by offering free access to the Intellect platform to members of our SME Group.Physical Insurance Plans.With our work with Intellect, we contribute no not only to the success of businesses in helping their employees, but also helping to break down challenges around access to mental health support in society. “
As Asia’s largest and fastest growing mental health technology company, Intellect offers a proactive and inclusive approach to mental health, accessible to anyone – from anywhere. With Hong Kong being one of the most overcrowded cities in the world in terms of studies, workplace stress and lack of work-life balance can lead to mental health problems. Leaving these unchecked can lead to exhaustion, stress, low morale, and therefore, low productivity and employee absence. “We live in a time where it has never been clearer that mental health and support are sorely needed across Asia,” states Theodoric Chew, co-founder & amp; CEO of Intellect. “We are beyond proud to continue to lead the mental health conversation and expand our presence with MSIG Hong Kong, to scale our offerings in Hong Kong and beyond.”
In addition, concerns about mental health in Hong Kong have been revealed to be further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear of contracting the virus, isolating other people, and changing daily routines have all contributed to several professionals developing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Supported by clinical and behavioral health experts, Intellect offers an end-to-end, 24/7 mental health system that features one-on-one training, guided journals, rescue sessions, and other proactive and inclusive mental health services to its users all. of the privacy of a downloadable App.
“As one of Asia’s leading insurers, MSIG has incredible experience working with the global marketplace and provides flexible benefits that equip its customers to protect the well-being of their employees,” said Jonathan Cuevas, Chief Business Officer at Intellect. “We look forward to working with the team to lower barriers to mental health care in Hong Kong and provide comprehensive mental health care for employees.”
Sign up for MSIG Hong Kong’s SME Group Medical Insurance and get your company access to personalized mental health programs and 1-to-1 training sessions from Intellect for free until December 31, 2022 only.
Intellect’s mission is to make mental health & amp; well-being support accessible to all.
We do this by combining technology with human touch on a single platform, delivering end-to-end welfare support for individuals and organizations alike.
For organizations that aim to protect employee well-being among the new hybrid workspace, Intellect equips staff with our clinically validated approach to customizing the right care your employees need.
Today, Intellect is the largest and fastest growing mental health company in Asia-Pacific. More than 3 million members and leading organizations worldwide rely on Intellect to provide personalized, proven well-being support. Intellect has also been selected as one of the Best Google Apps of 2020.
About MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited (“MSIG Hong Kong”)
MSIG Hong Kong is a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited within the MS&AD Insurance Group, Asia’s leading general insurance brand with a presence in 50 countries and regions worldwide. The Group is among the top 10 non-life insurance groups in the world based on gross income *. It is the first Japanese insurer with A + Stable credit rating. With more than 40,000 employees worldwide, MSIG is represented in all ASEAN markets as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Korea, India and Taiwan.
MSIG Hong Kong offers a wide range of solutions and services through a wide distribution network including agents, brokers and banking insurance alliances with major banks. It has been providing general insurance solutions to clients in Hong Kong for over 160 years, dating back to 1855.
* 2021 Fortune Global 500, Real Estate & amp; Insurance Insurance Category
