AXA Gulf Launches Online Medical Provider Locator

Nov. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- AXA Gulf Launches Online

Medical Provider Locator

Searching for your preferred healthcare provider is just a click away!

In a step that reinforces its market leadership and competitive advantages in the insurance sector across the Middle East, AXA Gulf – one of the top five insurers in the GCC – today announced the launch of its online medical provider locator service in the region, making it possible for customers to locate a provider from the convenience of their computer or smart phones.

The new AXA locator, found on www.axa-gulf.com comes with best-in-class features that enables customers to find the list of preferred providers in real time across UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, Middle East & Africa and US, offering them not only a quick and easy access to the medical provider network but also catering to their special healthcare requirements at that point in time.

The system is hugely beneficial as customers no longer have to depend on paper-based provider lists, with the Google maps providing the perfect geographic location to help identify the nearest provider. The customers can search for providers along various set criteria, including country, city, type of hospital/ clinic, specialty and/ or their names.

The launch of the AXA online medical provider locator comes close on the heels of its decision to launch the online medical insurance service – aimed at offering customers the option to complete their purchase online 24x7 from any part of the world, without the hassle of worrying about office hours, traffic or queues.

Alexis de Beauregard, Chief Officer - Marketing & Retail products at AXA Gulf, said: “With world becoming more technologically equipped, customers demand access to information on-the-go. At AXA, we are committed to being attentive to our customers’ needs and providing them the best quality of service. Healthcare service needs of our customers are of utmost importance to us and we believe that an online medical provider locator offers a quick and easy access to our medical provider network, which goes a long way in improving our customers’ healthcare needs.”

The AXA online medical provider locator also facilitates additional information such as specialties on offer at any given health facility, contact details, working hours and days besides their website coordinates. Customers also have the option to print the location details for quick reference or print a specific list of providers based on search criterion.

He added: “The locator is simple, quick and easy way to a healthy living, allowing us to provide an enhanced experience for our customers by leveraging innovative technology to make healthcare more accessible and convenient. The new locator is very helpful for a variety of situations, from the person simply needing to make a quick appointment to someone needing assistance in the midst of a health crisis. We are confident that the new online location would boost our revered service quality and customer service reputation.”

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About AXA in the Gulf

With a workforce of over 750 employees, 22 branches region-wide, more than 500,000 customers and 2011 gross written premium of over US$ 515 million, AXA is the largest international non-life player in the GCC offering a wide range of insurance products and services for corporate and individual customers. AXA Gulf was recently awarded Insurer of the Year 2011 at the MENA Insurance Awards, Best Medical Insurer of the Year 2011 at the Insurex Conference and Best Motor Insurance provider at the latest Car Middle East Awards.

About AXA Group

The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management serving 101 million clients. For full year 2011, IFRS revenues amounted to Euro 86.1 billion and IFRS underlying earnings to Euro 3.9 billion. AXA had Euro 1,079 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2011.

For additional information, please contact:

Alexis de Beauregard          

AXA Gulf Marketing,

Tel: +971 4 4453850          

Email: alexis.debeauregard@axa-gulf.com