Boosting Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccinations

Creating confidence

So how can public and private partners work together to overcome this fear of vaccines among the general population, and encourage everyone to have their jabs to protect themselves and their families?

In some markets, large companies have been offering incentives. For example, to encourage citizens to get vaccinated in Hong Kong SAR, many businesses there are offering a wide range of perks – ranging from shopping vouchers to flight tickets, from staycation packages to cruise vacations[4], and even the chance to win a new Tesla car or an apartment[5].

At Chubb, we are giving as much support as we can to encourage success in local vaccination programs. Earlier this year we launched our complimentary post-vaccination insurance products through DBS in Hong Kong SAR and Singapore. Chubb’s post-vaccination insurance plans offer daily cash hospitalisation benefits and lump sum benefits if admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to a COVID-19 vaccination complication. We believe this layer of protection can improve confidence in the vaccines and encourages the community to get the protection they need.

In Malaysia, we had worked with AirAsia’s BIG Loyalty to offer post-COVID-19 vaccination Insurance for a one-time premium of RM19 per insured person. The product provides customers with a daily hospital income benefit, a post COVID-19 Vaccination Bereavement Benefit, as well as a post COVID-19 Vaccination ICU Benefit.

Building on earlier success

Following the success of our earlier initiatives, we are now working with other partners. With Grab, a well-established partner of Chubb, we have also launched complimentary post COVID-19 vaccination benefits for their drivers and passengers in Malaysia. The coverage is aimed at providing help with their living expenses if they are unable to work after receiving their vaccination.

In Thailand, we have collaborated with Central JD Fintech Co. Ltd., one of the leading fintech companies in Thailand, to use their Dolfin app to offer post COVID-19 vaccination benefits to customers at a low annual premium. Besides allowing more customers to own insurance easily, those who suffer from side effects will receive daily hospitalisation cash benefits. In the event of admission into the ICU, there will be a lump sum payout as well.

In Taiwan, customers of Taishin Bank, Yuan Tai Bank and Taichung Commercial Bank can now easily purchase post COVID-19 vaccination insurance plans at branches island wide. Our product provides daily hospitalisation cash benefits, lump sum benefits for ICU admission and bereavement benefits.

The Chubb name carries our promise of superior service, underwriting and execution. We sincerely hope our efforts to encourage COVID-19 vaccination and provide support for those who experience unexpected post-vaccination effects, will go some way to creating a safer and healthier world.

If you wish to partner with Chubb to boost confidence in COVID-19 vaccinations, contact Serene Neo, Division Head of Accident & Health at serene.neo@chubb.com.