The Bikeyard at BGC for Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Campaign

The Bikeyard at BGC for Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Campaign

Earlier this year, Allianz PNB was recognized as the #1 insurance brand in the world for the third straight year by the global Interbrand rankings. More recently, Allianz PNB was also named as the most sustainable insurer in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a testament to the company’s adherence to Environmental, Social Inclusion, and Governance standards. This speaks to the company’s commitment to sustainability, which includes plans for youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainable product development. 

With the growing two-wheel movement, calls for improved biking infrastructure and education in Metro Manila have been made to make cycling safer. Stepping up to meet the demand, Allianz PNB Life has unveiled a new place for bikers in the heart of Bonifacio Global City.

Allianz PNB unveils new Bikeyard at the heart of BGC

Allianz PNB unveils new Bikeyard at the heart of BGC

Allianz PNB unveils new Bikeyard at the heart of BGC

Allianz PNB unveils new Bikeyard at the heart of BGC

 

Located along 28th Avenue, Lane O, The Bikeyard is an environmentally-friendly place for people to meet up for rides, discuss hot routes, plan two-wheeled adventures or simply take a breather from pedaling. Standing out amidst the buildings that dot BGC, it is a landmark in itself. The park’s well-thought-out design features bike amenities such as elevated bike racks and tables that can double as bike parking built from recycled and biodegradable material, reflecting Allianz PNB’s sustainability commitment.

 

Built not just for bikers but for the entire BGC community, The Bikeyard is part of the company’s award-winning Ride Safe campaign, which aims to support Filipino’s growing interest in healthy and carbon-free transport by offering simple, fair, and sustainable solutions. By making biking fun and convenient, it helps encourage more Filipinos to embrace biking as their preferred mode of transportation, thereby helping lower their carbon footprint.

Allianz PNB unveils new Bikeyard at the heart of BGC

 

Through its Ride Safe campaign, the company has already donated artistic and functional bike racks to four major parks in the City of Manila, and the country’s first solar-powered bike pitstop in San Juan.

Allianz PNB introduces The Bikeyard - a friendly place to meet up for rides, discuss hot routes, plan your two-wheeled adventures or simply take a breather. In line with its mission towards sustainability, the park design is hugely inspired by the vibrancy of our growing cycling culture—with featured bike amenities built from zero-waste materials.

 

Government, Private Sector Support Biking as Alternative Means of Transport

Tapatan sa Aristocrat Special Edition on Biking Advocacy

During the weekly Tapatan sa Aristocrat, representatives from both the government and the private sector came together to discuss how biking can be safer and more sustainable transport means. It was attended by the Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary, Engr. Bert Suansing; Dr. Antonio Dans of the Philippine General Hospital and the Health Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC); Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer Gino Riola; Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Traffic Discipline Office Director Noemi Recio; and Mia Bunao of Kalyetista.
 
According to Dr. Dans, biking meets the recommendations on transportation safety of the HPAAC, which includes adequate ventilation, physical distancing, shortened interaction, and personal protection.

“Bikes can satisfy all four criteria. In fact, some of the oldest companies making bikes in the United States began in 1918 and continued to make bikes today because it really helped people travel safely. Biking is really protective. At MMDA, we fully support biking. In fact, kahit wala pang pandemic, nagkaroon na ng protected bike lanes ang MMDA. Lahat na ginawa naming bike lanes are all protected (In fact, even when there was no pandemic, the MMDA already put up protected bike lanes. All the bike lanes we put up are protected).” ~Dr. Antonio Dans of the Philippine General Hospital and the Health Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC)

He added that bicycles were being promoted during the 1918 pandemic as an alternative to trains, buses, and other forms of public transportation.
 
Dr. Dans underlined the importance of future-proofing the country’s bike lanes as it could help lower the risk of future pandemics; reduce traffic and traffic accidents; reduce pollution and cancer; increase physical activity; control obesity; and diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart attack.
 
She added that the MMDA currently has bike repair stations along EDSA that are mostly located underneath flyovers.
 
Allianz PNB Life, meanwhile, recently launched a Ride Safe campaign, which seeks to promote biking as a healthy and sustainable means of transport. Last week, it signed a partnership with San Juan, which made it the Official Life Insurance Partner of the city’s own Bike Safety campaign.

“Sa Allianz, nais naming palawakin ang pagbibisikleta. Doon nagsimula ‘yung insipirasyon na makisali kami sa mga local government units na ayun din ang pakay. Kaya nagsimula ang partnership kasama ng San Juan at ninanais namin na magpatuloy ito (At Allianz, we want to promote biking. That’s how the inspiration started to work with local government units that have the same goal. This is also how our partnership with San Juan started, and we hope that we could continue this). Madalas nakikita natin sa ating lipunan, hindi nangyayari kasi nagiisa ang isang grupo. Pero pag sama-sama nangyayari. (Oftentimes, we see that ideas don’t materialize because there is only one group working. If we work together, we can make things happen.” ~Gino Riola, Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer

Gino Riola, Chief Marketing Officer, Allianz PNB Life

In line with this partnership, Allianz has provided safety bollards and other infrastructure for San Juan’s bike lanes. It is also putting up a solar-powered bike pit stop, a first in the Philippines, which will have a parking area, bikers’ resting area, and a small footprint bike repair station.
 
Bunao of the bikers’ group, Kalyetista, pointed out that the pandemic ushered in something that they have been asking and fighting for.

“We have to do it the right way the first time. Anything infrastructure is really expensive, and if you don’t do it the right way, sayang po siya (Anything infrastructure is really expensive, and if you don’t do it the right way, it would just be a waste).” ~Mia Bunao of Kalyetista

Buano recommended that government agencies come up with bicycle commuting programs and set up bicycle parking systems.
 
For people who don’t have bikes but would like to take up biking, the government has rolled out a Bike-Sharing Program, where people could borrow bikes equipped with GPS for a certain fee.

“Para sa mga taong gustong magbisikleta, under the Bayanihan 2, actually isang bilyon ang nilaan natin diyan, ‘yung bike lanes at bike-sharing. Hindi lang ‘yan sa Metro Manila. Tatlong lugar. Meron din sa Cebu at sa Davao. Isang parte niyan tungkol sa bike-sharing na station to station ‘yan, pwede mong hiramin yung bisikleta. Of course, may bayad yan. We still have to compute the absolute figure, pero siguradong mas mura yan kesa magko-commute ka using the bus or jeepney per kilometer (For those who would like to bike, under the Bayanihan 2, we have allotted PhP1 billion for bike lanes and bike-sharing. It’s not only in Metro Manila, but in Cebu and Davao as well. A part of that is for bike-sharing. You can borrow bikes from station to station. It has a payment. We still have to compute the absolute figure, but it would be much cheaper than jeepney or bus fares per kilometer).” ~Engr. Bert Suansing, Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary

Concluding, Riola said that in order to further promote biking as an alternative means of transport, awareness, education, and partnership are needed.

Allianz Kaagapay Launched to Promote Inclusivity in Insurance

 

Founded in 2016, Reach52 provides screening, health worker training, affordable medicines, insurance, diagnostics, and consumer health products in rural regions that existing services don’t reach. This is achieved through establishing health systems and services, powered by mobile apps and tech platforms, a community-based workforce, and partnerships with the public and private sector.

 

 



Allianz PNB Life has partnered with award-winning social enterprise Reach52 to promote the importance of inclusivity in insurance in the country, especially in the underserved rural communities, through a new corporate social responsibility project, Allianz Kaagapay.

“Most of those who do not have insurance are from the most vulnerable areas of the coun-try. Through our partnership with Reach52, we aim to provide these communities the pro-tection they need during these challenging times. Allianz continue to provide clients with insurance products that cater to the full needs of our customers across the various stages of their lives. In this crucial and uncertain times, we want our customers to have peace of mind knowing that Allianz cares for them and we are here to keep our promise that they can rely on us when things go wrong.” ~Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB Life President and CEO

Alexander Grenz, President and CEO, Allianz PNB Life

 

Through Allianz Kaagapay, Reach52 will be providing PhP25,000 worth of life insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage to its members for every purchase an Allianz Well! insurance product from August 1 to December 20, 2020. Members from Pototan and Cuartero, Iloilo will be the first beneficiaries of the insurance package.

Edward Booty, Founder and CEO, reach52





“Our members are essential in our goal of extending primary care to the 52% of the world’s population who still lack access to essential health services. They are our access managers, the ones who help us fill the gap in the healthcare system in remote rural communi-ties. We thank Allianz PNB Life for providing this support to our members.” ~Edward Booty, Founder and CEO of Reach52

 

Allianz Well! is Allianz PNB Life’s health insurance product that has an annual plan limit of up to PhP100 million. It covers COVID19 hospitalization and ICU expenses up to the plan limit to support PhilHealth and HMO coverage. Its coverage also includes access to expert medical advice, 24/7 teleconsultation, health screening, dental services, physical activity programs, and nutrition counseling.

 

 

This is not the first time that Allianz PNB Life has launched a project aimed at inclusivity. Prior to Allianz Kaagapay, it launched Project Sanlahi, which aimed to empower indigenous youths in Pampanga through the sport of obstacle course racing and financial literacy.

About Reach52

Reach52 is an award-winning social enterprise, delivering healthcare for 52% of the world who can’t access health services. They deliver screening, health worker training, and affordable medicines, insurance, diagnostics, and consumer health products in rural regions where existing services don’t reach. This is achieved through establishing health systems and services in these underserved areas, powered by their mobile apps and tech platforms, community-based workforce, and partnerships with the public and private sector.

Currently, reach52 operates its on-the-ground services for over 500 communities in the Philippines, Cambodia, and India, with further countries in the pipeline, and have partnerships with over 20 leading global and regional organizations.

About Allianz in Asia

Asia is one of the core growth regions for Allianz, characterized by a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and customs. Allianz has been present in the region since 1910 when it first provided fire and marine insurance in the coastal cities of China. Today, Allianz is active in 14 markets in the region, offering its core businesses of property and casualty insurance, life, protection, and health solutions, as well as asset management. With its more than 32,000 staff, Allianz serves the needs of over 18 million customers in the region across multiple distribution channels and digital platforms.

 

About Allianz

The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 92 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life, and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 673 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage more than 1.4 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold the leading position for insurers in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2018, over 142,000 employees in more than 80 countries achieved total revenues of 131 billion euros and an operating profit of 11.5 billion euros for the group

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Allianz PNB Life Partners with reach52 to Address Protection Gap

 

Allianz PNB Life Partners with reach52 to Address Protection Gap in PH

 

According to the Insurance Commission (IC),  insurance penetration remains low in the Philippines at only 1.69 percent as of September 2019. 

 

Allianz PNB Life is seeking to help address the protection gap in the Philippines by partnering with reach52, an award-winning social enterprise that has made healthcare more accessible to rural communities.

 

Through this partnership, both Allianz and reach52 will work together to help close the protection gap and bring physical and financial health to more Filipinos.





Allianz PNB Life Partners with reach52 to Address Protection Gap in PH





“The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has made all of us vulnerable to critical illness and financial instability. Through our partnership with reach52, we are hop-ing to arm Filipinos with the knowledge and protection to better prepare for unexpected crises. The insurance industry has been responsive in providing the benefits under these claims. However, reported claims are still low considering the number of identified COVID-19 positive cases in the country. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that securing one's health has to be one of the most important things to do for us and for our families. This pandemic has shown us the importance of having good physical and financial health. With the work we are doing with reach52, we are hoping to help Filipinos achieve both.” ~Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB Life President, and CEO

To help address the protection gap in the country, Allianz PNB Life is partnering with  reach52 – an award-winning social enterprise that has made healthcare more accessible to rural communities in the Philippines, Cambodia, and India.

In June, the Insurance Commission (IC) released the results of an industry survey designed to assess the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and determine how the insurance industry responded to claims. The classification of the claims included medical benefits, death benefits, or other benefits, such as travel inconvenience, travel cancellations and delays, and cash assistance, among others.

 

The IC survey revealed that the total Covid-19 related claims paid by the industry amounted to P326.95 million, with medical benefits comprising the bulk of the amount at P258.8 million.

 

According to the IC, insurance penetration remains low in the country at only 1.69 percent as of September 2019. Currently, reach52 operates its on-the-ground services for over 500 communities in the Philippines, Cambodia, and India, with further countries in the pipeline, and have partnerships with over 20 leading global and regional organizations.

“Fifty-two percent of the world’s population still don’t have access to healthcare, and reach52 has been constantly working in finding solutions to help address this. In the Phil-ippines, we are glad to have found a partner in Allianz. With our companies’ combined expertise, we are confident we can achieve a lot to help close the protection gap in the country.” ~Edward Booty, reach52 Founder and CEO

They deliver screening, health worker training, and affordable medicines, insurance, diagnostics, and consumer health products in rural regions that existing services don’t reach. This is achieved through establishing health systems and services in these under-served areas, powered by their mobile apps and tech platforms, community-based workforce, and partnerships with the public and private sector.

 

Allianz and reach52 will be holding an online media press conference, where both companies are expected to announce the beginning of this major undertaking. Early on, Allianz is already looking into expanding its portfolio to include more microinsurance products.

 

About Allianz in Asia

Asia is one of the core growth regions for Allianz, characterized by a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and customs. Allianz has been present in the region since 1910 when it first provided fire and marine insurance in the coastal cities of China. Today, Allianz is active in 14 markets in the region, offering its core businesses of property and casualty insurance, life, protection, and health solutions, as well as asset management. With its more than 32,000 staff, Allianz serves the needs of over 18 million customers in the region across multiple distribution channels and digital platforms.

About Allianz

The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 92 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life, and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 673 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage more than 1.4 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold the leading position for insurers in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2018, over 142,000 employees in more than 80 countries achieved total revenues of 131 billion euros and an operating profit of 11.5 billion euros for the group. These assessments are, as always, subject to the disclaimer provided below.

 

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

The statements contained herein may include prospects, statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

 

Such deviations may arise due to, without limitation, (i) changes of the general economic conditions and competitive the situation, particularly in the Allianz Group's core business and core markets, (ii) performance of financial markets (particularly market volatility, liquidity and credit events), (iii) frequency and severity of insured loss events, including from natural catastrophes, and the development of loss expenses, (iv) mortality and morbidity levels and trends, (v) persistency levels, (vi) particularly in the banking business, the extent of credit defaults, (vii) interest rate levels, (viii) currency exchange rates including the EUR/USD  exchange rate, (ix) changes in laws and regulations, including tax regulations, (x) the impact of acquisitions, including related integration issues, and reorganization measures, and (xi) general competitive factors, in each case on a local, regional, national, and/or global basis. Many of these factors may be more likely to occur, or more pronounced, as a result of terrorist activities and their consequences.

 

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Curative, Preventive Health Seen as Sunrise Industry Post-Pandemic

Dr. Bernardo Villegas

Leading economist Dr. Bernardo Villegas said that the Philippines will be one of the countries that can recover faster from the impact of the pandemic, citing the health sector as an area for growth.

 

The global insurer has been sponsoring talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life and business. Prior to Dr. Villegas’ talk, Allianz PNB Life sponsored a webinar on the pandemic’s impact on the universal healthcare system with Reach52 founder and CEO Edward Booty.

 

In Dr. Villegas’ talk, he pointed out that considering the health concerns that have been raised during the pandemic, “anything related to health—curative or preventive” will be given a higher priority.

 

This includes opportunities for the insurance industry that provides security through various health insurance products covering medical expenses and even preventive medicine as well as life insurance with accident and death benefits.

 

Along with the health sector, agribusiness is likewise seen as the country’s leading sun-rise industry post-pandemic. Opportunities are also seen for the digital industry and education.

 

There are some sectors, however, that will experience difficulty in recovering. Dr. Villegas said these include the travel and tourism industry, fashion, furnishings, and non-digital entertainment.

 

Dr. Villegas likewise said that “greater emphasis” should be given to areas that can be the next Metro Manila. These include Batangas, Central Luzon, and Iloilo.

 

Dr. Bernardo Villegas





If the country will not experience a second wave of the pandemic, Dr. Villegas projects a 2.7 percent growth rate for the economy.

 

Opportunities for the Philippine economy are spurred by our young and growing English-speaking population against the aging labor force and demographic crisis in developed countries; rebalancing between China and other Asian economies like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and our ASEAN neighbors; heavy government spending on infrastructure; and foreign direct investment from China to Southeast Asia, among others.

“The Philippines will be one of the least negatively affected in a global recession. Anything considered luxurious will take a back seat. By 2021, we can be back to our 6 to 7 percent trajectory.” ~Dr. Bernardo Villegas, Leading Economist

 

Dr. Bernardo, said at the “Prospects for the Philippine Economy in 2020 and Beyond” webinar sponsored by Allianz PNB Life.

 

 

 

 

About Allianz in Asia
Asia is one of the core growth regions for Allianz, characterized by a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and customs. Allianz has been present in the region since 1910 when it first provided fire and marine insurance in the coastal cities of China.

 

Today, Allianz is active in 14 markets in the region, offering its core businesses of property and casualty insurance, life, protection, and health solutions, as well as asset management. With its more than 32,000 staff, Allianz serves the needs of over 18 million customers in the region across multiple distribution channels and digital platforms.

About Allianz
The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 92 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life, and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 673 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage more than 1.4 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold the leading position for insurers in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2018, over 142,000 employees in more than 80 countries achieved total revenues of 131 billion euros and an operating profit of 11.5 billion euros for the group. These assessments are, as always, subject to the disclaimer provided below.

 

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
The statements contained herein may include prospects, statements of future expectations, and other forward-looking statements that are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

 

Such deviations may arise due to, without limitation, (i) changes of the general economic conditions and competitive situation, particularly in the Allianz Group's core business and core markets, (ii) performance of financial markets (particularly market volatility, liquidity and credit events), (iii) frequency and severity of insured loss events, including from natural catastrophes, and the development of loss expenses, (iv) mortality and morbidity levels and trends, (v) persistency levels, (vi) particularly in the banking business, the extent of credit defaults, (vii) interest rate levels, (viii) currency exchange rates including the EUR/USD  exchange rate, (ix) changes in laws and regulations, including tax regulations, (x) the impact of acquisitions, including related integration issues, and reorganization measures, and (xi) general competitive factors, in each case on a local, regional, national and/or global basis. Many of these factors may be more likely to occur, or more pronounced, as a result of terrorist activities and their consequences.

 

No duty to update
The company assumes no obligation to update any information or forward-looking statement contained herein, save for any information required to be disclosed by law.

 

Privacy Note
Allianz SE is committed to protecting your personal data. Find out more in our Privacy Statement.