5 December 2022 – Aurora, a new digital commercial insurance platform for micro, small and medium-sized UK businesses, has today gone live with the launch of a specialist product, provided by Further Group.
Further’s specialist overseas treatment solution for serious illnesses is being offered to UK SMEs for the first time through Aurora’s Global Specialist Health product. Backed by insurer Axis, Aurora’s new product provides SME businesses with comprehensive cover to support their employees and their immediate family in dealing with major oncological, neurological and cardiological conditions, as well as transplants.
Depending on the plan, Global Specialist Health covers up to £2 million in overseas medical treatment, including travel & accommodation costs for the patient and a loved one, should they need to travel abroad to access the best possible treatment for their diagnosis. In addition, the product includes innovative services such as Further’s new precision oncology solution, Precision CancerCare™, as well as access to their personalised medical concierge service.
Global Business Support Director at Further, Ignacio San Miguel, comments:
“We’re delighted to partner with Aurora to bring these high-value, high-impact benefits to the UK SME market, facilitating affordable access to premium insurance products previously only available to larger businesses. Through Aurora’s Global Specialist Health cover, employers and employees will have access to the latest technologies, best-in-class international medical expertise and personalised support every step of the way, if faced with a serious illness. With this partnership, we continue to expand our global business, delivering on our mission of making the best care in the world more accessible and affordable bringing more equity to healthcare.”