Competence

“Think global, act local”

Managing the costs and quality of medical care is one of the major global challenges of the 21st century. Carriers and service providers the world over face problems ranging from ballooning expenses in many developed markets to the rapidly expanding demand for basic healthcare in emerging markets, Mastering these challenges calls for in-depth knowledge at local level coupled with a global overview. Munich Health draws on decades of hands-on experience on all levels of the healthcare and risk-management value chains. In addition, our health insurance specialists are equipped with state-of-the-art insurance tools and resources. To realise the full potential of this expertise, we have pooled our Group-wide primary and reinsurance health activities in the business segment Munich Health*.

  • Local insights: We know the local market, its structures and needs. This enables us to develop targeted solutions to today's highly individual regional health challenges.
  • Global standing: The international stance, vast experience and solid capacity of Munich Re place us in an excellent position to take on the most complex risk-management tasks.
  • One-stop service: Munich Health covers the whole healthcare value chain. Our holistic approach creates synergies and enables us to develop innovative solutions.
  • Knowledge transfer: Our structure is designed to actively promote the cross-border transfer of interdisciplinary knowledge throughout Munich Health. The result: customised win-win solutions by ensuring the Chinese wall principles.
  • State-of-the-art tools: Our experts are equipped with highly sophisticated risk-transfer and risk-management instruments. By putting those resources to work, we consistently deliver the answers to daunting challenges.

* Except the German primary insurance business, which continues to be the responsibility of ERGO.