International SOS, a global specialist in health and safety risk management services, and Zurich France, a leading multi-industry insurer, are teaming up to establish an exclusive partnership with Club Med. This long-term partnership, effective 1 January 2025, aims to offer a leading medical assistance programme to its guests (GMs) and employees (GOs) and is part of Club Med's upmarket strategy, guaranteeing a premium and stress-free experience.
This partnership reflects Club Med's ambition to always go further in the excellence of its services and the protection of its customers and employees. By partnering with leading global players such as International SOS and Zurich France, Club Med reaffirms its commitment to providing a serene and peaceful travel experience to its customers around the world.
Zurich Group supports clients in 200 countries and territories and has approximately 63,000 employees. It is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a Level I American Depositary Receipt programme (ZURVY), which trades over-the-counter on OTCQX.
For more information about Zurich Group: www.zurich.com
For more information about Zurich France, visit our website: www.zurich.fr
Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities.
Tailor-made support
The partnership between International SOS and Zurich Insurance Europe, through its branch for France (“Zurich France”), provides daily support in the management of medical assistance cases.
Thanks to International SOS’s expertise in rapid and personalised care, and Zurich’s commitment to flexible insurance solutions, this strategic collaboration ensures optimal coverage. Together, they meet the requirements of an international clientele accustomed to the highest standards, combining medical excellence and tailor-made insurance protection.
Caroline Hondré, Director General Southern Europe of International SOS, says
We are proud to support Club Med, a prestigious player in its ambition to offer a high-end medical assistance service, perfectly in line with its commitment to ensuring the peace of mind of its customers. Our ability to coordinate complex services, combined with our global network of experts, will allow GMs and GOs within Club Med to fully enjoy their stay or carry out their mission with complete peace of mind.
A comprehensive protection system
The partnership covers a wide area, including:- For Club Med customers: medical assistance in nearly 70 Club Med villages worldwide , as well as on Club Med 2 (cruise) and Club Med tours , reaching approximately 1.475 million customers per year;
- For Gentils Organisateurs (GO®): medical care for employees , including village employees and workers on assignment.
This partnership reflects Club Med's ambition to always go further in the excellence of its services and the protection of its customers and employees. By partnering with leading global players such as International SOS and Zurich France, Club Med reaffirms its commitment to providing a serene and peaceful travel experience to its customers around the world.
About Zurich France
The Zurich Insurance Group has been present in France since 1877 and offers tailor-made insurance and risk prevention solutions, in France and internationally, for businesses and individuals. Reflecting its purpose of "creating a better future together", Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and influential companies in the world.Zurich Group supports clients in 200 countries and territories and has approximately 63,000 employees. It is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a Level I American Depositary Receipt programme (ZURVY), which trades over-the-counter on OTCQX.
For more information about Zurich Group: www.zurich.com
For more information about Zurich France, visit our website: www.zurich.fr
About Club Med
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz and Gilbert Trigano, is the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, offering nearly 70 premium resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Each Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities, enriching children's programs, gourmet dining, and warm and friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse backgrounds.Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities.
About the International SOS Group of Companies; 40 years of saving lives
The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives and protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help protect your people, and your organisation's reputation, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity, and sustainability.Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group has been saving lives for 40 years. Headquartered in London & Singapore, it is trusted by over 9,000 organisations. This includes the majority of the Fortune Global 500. As well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions, and NGOs. Nearly 12,000 multi-cultural security, medical, logistics and digital experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,200 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days. Between them, International SOS employees speak nearly 100 languages and dialects in our Assistance Centres, Clinics, and offices.
To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips.