Future-proof your company for the next pandemic

Liquidity and health expertise when you need it

How can your organisation be better prepared for the next pandemic? Munich Re and International SOS have partnered to combine financial protection and C-suite health advisory for pandemic risks through a pre-financed integrated risk management solution. Together, we offer liquidity and health expertise to make your business more resilient.

Boost your organisation’s pandemic preparedness

Munich Re and International SOS, the leading health and security risk management company, have developed an industry-first integrated risk management solution that supports you to safeguard your organisation from the negative health and financial impacts of a pandemic.

The solution includes state-of-the-art information and analysis, pandemic preparedness assessments as well as education and awareness for employees.

By combining pandemic insights, health advice and a pandemic financial protection, the new proposition enables you and your company to prepare for and safely navigate the next outbreak. Benefit from a one-stop solution that helps you protect your business, employees, shareholder value and reputation!

Your benefits of partnering with us

ESG

Demonstrate resilience against pandemics to your stakeholders according to IFRS S1

Health & Safety

Maintain duty of care for staff and visitors during a pandemic

Business continuity

Get quick access to liquidity and ensure safe return to business as usual

Reputation

Reduce reputational risk from workplace outbreaks and mitigation

Pandemic preparedness at a glance

Get a quick overview of our pandemic offer in partnership with International SOS. Have a look at our brochure!

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Our solution: pandemic protection from day one

Our solution includes three components: insights and information, assessment and education as well as financial protection. You get an easy to implement pandemic preparedness package that allows management to leverage external expertise from day one of policy activation.

Component 1

Pandemic insights

Exclusive access to International SOS's pandemic preparedness site, containing the latest pandemic updates from subject matter experts, and analysis on emerging threats and trends
Proactive threat monitoring to stay informed ahead of potential risks and empower timely decision-making

All online resources are accessible 24/7

Component 2

Assessment and education

Annual pandemic preparedness maturity assessment and review with personalised feedback and recommendations from a Senior Health Consultant
Annual pandemic readiness webinar training session with latest insights and lessons learned from past events
Concise annual ESG Compliance Statement for inclusion in sustainability and annual reports

Health advice is objective, neutral, based on scientific evidence, actionable and tailored to your company’s specific working environment

Once an epidemic/pandemic crisis begins: management can access International SOS’s global health advisors at preferential rates for bespoke services such as validation of clinical information, guidance on health protocols, etc.

Component 3

Financial protection

Once our solution is triggered, the cover includes:

Financial loss: compensation for reduced income from regular business activities
Extra expenses: health and safety related costs to comply with outbreak regulations; can also be used for additional International SOS global health advisory services
Employee retention costs: costs that occur to retain staff for a swift return to normal working
Fixed costs: such as ongoing debt service, rent and royalties

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Achieve peace of mind and organisational resilience

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Risk manager

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Your challenges

Resilience plans, risk management strategies, disclosure requirements
Adapting cost base quickly to a reduced revenue stream
Protecting cash reserves and liquidity
Incurring “Extra Expense” to remain operational

Having up-to-date contingency/business continuity plans
Assessing the volume of pandemic information to advise C-Suite
Need for real-time data and predictive analysis
Deciding on the best strategies and measures to minimize financial impact

Managing outbreaks across departments and geographies
Processing volumes of pandemic information and complex data
Adapting to changing regulations, updating response plans
Staff training on pandemic risks and new safety protocols

Identifying what’s important and reliable pandemic information to advise C-Suite
Developing clear employee communication strategies
Updating workplace policies to align with changing mandates
Rapidly developing and deploying training for an agile workforce

Our solution: Health experts plus financial protection

Demonstrate commitment to sustainable practices and responsible corporate governance
Protect your company’s financial health from pandemic shock

Validate your risk management and contingency plans
Helps you translate complex data into practical action
Achieve greater operational resilience and minimize financial impact of a pandemic

Helps you translate complex outbreak data into practical action
Supports you in adapting pandemic response plans to keep staff and operations safe
Provides financial resilience for safety measures

Helps you translate complex pandemic information into practical action
Guides you in developing communication and workplace policies aligned with local guidelines

We offer a one-stop solution for your pandemic preparedness. Access to health expertise and liquidity are essential components to minimise the impact of pandemics and create more resilient organisations.

Leigh Hall

Head of Origination ERS

Another pandemic is sure to come

Are you ready for the next pandemic? Research shows that the frequency and severity of infectious disease outbreaks with pandemic potential has increased over the last two decades. This trend is certain to continue and accelerate in the future.

The main drivers are climate change, urbanisation, deforestation, agricultural expansion as well as global interconnectivity. This makes it all the more important to build your organisation’s pandemic resilience.

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Learn more about the increasing frequency of epidemics and pandemics

About our partnership

Munich Re and International SOS have joined forces to provide support before and during a pandemic. As a leading (re)insurer, Munich Re offers a comprehensive portfolio of epidemic and pandemic risk solutions that help mitigate the effects of severe disease outbreaks.

International SOS offers customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions. It has decades of experience working with organisations across various industries and countries.

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