SINGAPORE, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Intellect and MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited (“MSIG Hong Kong”), a member of MS&AD Insurance Group, from Asia A leading general insurance group, today announced a new commitment with MSIG Hong Kong to provide comprehensive and accessible employee wellness support to the insurer’s medical clients. The leading insurance company in the market saw the need for a comprehensive and personalized platform that addressed the issue of mental health and the timely need for mental wellness support in Hong Kong.
from 4the july 2022 until 31St. December 2022, MSIG Hong Kong SME group health insurance applicants can enjoy free access to Intellect’s mental health platform. This benefit extends to all existing insured persons of the SME Collective Medical Insurance. As well as offering comprehensive coverage in its comprehensive SME group health 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 providing the right care for the needs of your employees.
Philip KentExecutive Director, 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 ushered in new levels of anxiety for many in Hong Kong, which is why it is so important that we as a society work to promote good mental health. We are delighted to collaborate with Intellect on this initiative by offering free access to the Intellect platform to members of our SMB group health insurance plans. Through our work with Intellect, we not only contribute to the success of companies by helping their employees, but we also help overcome the challenges related to access to mental health support in society.”
What from Asia The largest and fastest growing mental health technology company, Intellect offers a proactive and inclusive approach to mental health, accessible to anyone, anywhere. With Hong Kong being one of the most overworked cities in the world according to studies, stress in the workplace and a lack of balance between work and personal life can lead to mental health problems. Leaving this unchecked can lead to burnout, stress, low morale and consequently low productivity and employee absenteeism. “We live in a time where it has never been clearer that mental health care and support is sorely needed in Asia,” said Theodoric Chew, co-founder and CEO of Intellect. “We are beyond proud to continue to lead the conversation on mental health and expand our presence with MSIG Hong Kong, to scale our offerings in Hong Kong and beyond.”
Furthermore, mental health problems in Hong Kong have been revealed to have been further aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear of contracting the virus, isolation from other people, and changing daily routines have contributed to several professionals developing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Backed by clinical and behavioral health experts, Intellect offers a comprehensive 24/7 mental health care system that includes personalized counseling, guided journaling, rescue sessions and other support services. proactive and inclusive mental health for all its users. from the privacy of a downloadable application.
“As one of Asia’s leading insurers, MSIG has incredible experience working with the global market and provides flexible benefits that equip its clients to safeguard the well-being of their employees,” he said. jonathan caves, Intellect Sales Manager. “We look forward to collaborating with the team to reduce barriers to mental health care in Hong Kong and provide comprehensive mental health care to employees.”
Sign up for MSIG Hong Kong SME Group Health Insurance and get access for your business to Intellect’s personalized mental health programs and 1-on-1 training sessions free of charge until 31St. December 2022 only.
about the intellect
Intellect’s mission is to make mental health and wellness support accessible to all.
We do this by combining technology with a human touch on a single platform, providing end-to-end wellness support for individuals and organizations alike.
For organizations looking to safeguard employee wellness amid the new hybrid workspace, Intellect equips the workforce with our clinically validated approach to personalizing the right care your employees need.
Today, Intellect is the largest and fastest growing mental health technology company in Pacific Asia. More than 3 million members and leading organizations worldwide trust Intellect to provide evidence-based, personalized wellness support. Intellect was also 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 MS&AD Insurance Group, from Asia Leading P&C insurance brand with presence in 50 countries and regions worldwide. The Group is among the top 10 non-life insurance groups in the world based on gross revenue*. It is the number one Japanese insurer with an A+ stable credit rating. With more than 40,000 employees worldwide, MSIG is represented in all ASEAN markets, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, mainland China, Korea, India and Taiwan.
MSIG Hong Kong offers a wide range of solutions and services through an extensive distribution network that includes agents, brokers and bancassurance alliances with leading banks. It has been providing general insurance solutions to clients in Hong Kong for more than 160 years, dating back to 1855.
*2021 Fortune Global 500, Property & Casualty Insurance Category
SOURCE Intellect
