Zurich extends global network of insurers

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Zurich extends global network of insurers

By staff reporter 2021-04-22

Zurich Insurance has added Ping An Health to its global network of insurance providers for the employees of multinationals.

“Working with Ping An Health will expand our network in China and enable Zurich to provide customers with a broader choice for premier medical insurance coverage for their employees in this important market,” said Rob Brown, head of network partner management at Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions. “As a market leader in China, Ping An Health brings important product innovation and market know-how to our network and Zurich’s customers will benefit from its broad healthcare ecosystem.”

Mr Li Hao (李浩), general manager at Ping An Health, added: “We are delighted to be part of the Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions network and to provide our best employee benefits and wellness solutions to our mutual customers in China.”

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