Asteron Life has launched Heart Coach, a new, personalised heart-health coaching service delivered through its Connected Care programme.
The company says that in a first for a New Zealand insurer, Asteron Life customers will be able to take charge of their cardiovascular health with tailored guidance, at no additional cost. The service is also available free of charge to the family members of eligible customers, which includes parents and in-laws.
The insurer notes that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, including heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.
The coaching service is delivered in partnership with global health provider, Teladoc Health and Asteron says it compliments its wider Connected Care services “…including complimentary online access to GP’s, specialist second opinions, mental-health support, nutrition and fitness guidance.”
Grant Willis, CEO, Asteron Life, says cardiovascular wellbeing is central to overall health, and Heart Coach offers a proactive, supportive route to building heart healthy habits alongside insurance protection.
…Heart Coach will give our customers and their families practical, expert support…
“One in three deaths in New Zealand are caused by heart disease. Heart Coach will give our customers and their families practical, expert support on their heart‑health journey.” says Willis.
Mike Morris, Country Manager, Teladoc Health says Kiwi’s using the confidential service will have access to a Heart Coach – a specialist cardiac nurse who, working with information from their GP, will develop a tailored cardiovascular health and wellbeing plan for each individual.
“This is followed up with multiple check-ins with the assigned cardiac nurse, and through our partnership with Cardihab, access to a specialist cardiac health app for 12 months is provided.”
The insurer says Heart Coach is available to all customers with eligible in-force Asteron Life policies and their qualifying family members. It will also be available to all AA Life customers, insured through Asteron Life, later this year.