4 trends impacting employers’ need for group personal accident policies
Living in pandemic times, employers are keeping a close watch on infections and safety measures. However, let’s not forget that accidents and naturals disasters are dangers that continue to plague the Asia Pacific region.
In fact, employers who weave a safety net for their workforce by providing Group Personal Accident Insurance are demonstrating commitment to the health and safety of their employees.
Let’s look at the different trends populating this landscape.
Trend 1 - Increasing Regulator Scrutiny
Trend 2 - No Reduction in Work-related Deaths
Trend 3 - Road Accidents account for 1.35 million deaths annually12
Trend 4 - Natural Disasters in Asia Pacific Region
4 Trends Impacting Employers’ Need for Group Personal Accident Policies
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