MetLife Hong Kong Expands Coverage for People with Diabetes and Introduces Insurtech Solution

Tuesday, 19 September 2017 09:00 Business News Press Releases - Media Outreach English
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HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - September 19, 2017 MetLife Hong Kong* announced today that it has extended the scope of its "MetLife Health-is-Wealth Medical Plan" to include people living with diabetes, and offered its customers insurtech solutions for proactive health management. For the 1 in 10 people in Hong Kong living with diabetes, finding insurance cover that provides comprehensive coverage has historically been a challenge. MetLife Hong Kong's inclusive action will make medical protection more accessible to this group of people.

 

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MetLife Hong Kong announced today that it has extended the scope of its "MetLife Health-is-Wealth Medical Plan" to include people living with diabetes, and offered its customers insurtech solutions for proactive health management. (Left to right : Bobby Ying, Head of Strategic Partnership Distribution and Hamilton Yuen, Head of Product Development of MetLife Hong Kong).

Mr. Lee Wood, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Hong Kong, said, "We're delighted to make this pioneering offer to a new group of customers. It demonstrates MetLife Hong Kong's commitment to listening and responding to the needs of our customers, especially as they look to prevent or manage diseases like diabetes. As our customers' trusted advisor, we are dedicated tomaking universal medical protection accessible to this underserved group with innovative digital solutions to support them on their health journey."

 

Using a combination of examination and data insights, consumers can benefit from bespoke premium rates and gain access to an online health self-management tool, Health2Sync. Key customer benefits are:

 

 

 

 

Mr. Hamilton Yuen, Head of Product Development of MetLife Hong Kong, said, "We know that dealing with diabetes is a life-long challenge. We are focused on making our coverage both accessible and meaningful to address customers' needs as they look to manage their health. Through integration with insurtech solutions, we can support our customers as they look to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This integrative partnership allows us to be our customers' companion on their entire health management journey. We are continuously working on improving and expanding our range of products and services for health protection, and we look forward to sharing more in the near future."

 

Summary highlights of MetLife Health-is-Wealth Medical Plan:

 

For further details about MetLife Health-is-Wealth Medical Plan, please visit: https://www.metlife.com.hk/en/healthiswealth

 

To learn more about Health2Sync, please visit https://www.health2sync.com.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

 

* MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited (collectively "MetLife Hong Kong") are wholly-owned subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc. in Hong Kong and private companies limited by shares incorporated and registered under the applicable laws in Hong Kong. Both MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited are authorized insurers carrying long term business in Hong Kong.

 

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