Zurich rolls out virtual GPs for group protection policies

ZGP24 service

John Brazier
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Zurich the latest insurer to roll out a remote GP service, including Second Medial Opinion option, for group risk clients

The ZGP24 service will be accessible for new and reviewing Zurich group income protection and group life customers, covering employees and their families. The new service, powered by telehealth provider HealthHero, offers 24/7 unlimited access to private GPs via the ‘ZGP24' app or a phone call.  The benefit includes a translation service with more than 200 languages available and GPs will be able to issue private prescriptions, referral letters and fit notes. In conjunction, Zurich has also launched a Second Medical Opinion service, which offers face-to-face, telephone or video con...

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