With volleyball growing in popularity as a pro sport in the Philippines, how can the players and their coaches be protected in terms of an insurance plan that fits their active lifestyle? 

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) helps to secure the future of the Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans with its eAZy Health coverage package, which covers most of their potential health issues as professional athletes. 

The package provides life insurance coverage with protection against critical illnesses, accidents, and disability. It is well-suited for the players and coaches’ age group and profession, and includes the Healthbox, a one-stop shop that offers easy access to AZPNBL’s health, lifestyle and wellness partners nationwide. Among the benefits of Healthbox are medical home consultations, health tests and preventive services for wellness.

“The Allianz commitment to supporting athletes has a long-term point of view — while they are still playing and when they retire as professional athletes,” said AZPNBL president and CEO Joe Gross. “This plan was specifically chosen for the Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans because it assures them that health issues that may arise from their profession are covered, and that they have life protection.”

The eAZy Health package is designed for easy understanding even by beginners in financial planning. It is also the first plan in the Philippines that can cover health conditions such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, and CABG (coronary artery bypass graft). In addition, plan holders can get up to 30% cash back of the total premiums if no claims are made after five years.

The volleyball teams are guided by a “life changer” who assists them throughout their journey of financial well-being. “Life changers” are Allianz financial advisors dedicated to helping clients secure their future by guiding them in wealth accumulation and management and in well-being aspirations.

“We are grateful for the generous contribution of Allianz PNB Life to the players and coaches, given that volleyball is physically demanding for the players and can be stressful to the coaching team,” said Creamline Cool Smashers manager Alandel Acero.  

He added: “Through this partnership, coaches and players can now focus on what matters to them– developing the athletes and helping them play at their best. This gift is proof that Allianz PNB Life believes in the athletes, supports sportsmanship, and is true to their dedication to the partnership.”

Choco Mucho Flying Titans manager Rollie Delfino noted that about 90% of the team members have become financially mature and are investing in their future as a result. 

“Like the way the players prioritize their learning and their love for volleyball as individuals, it’s also important for them to take their future and financial stability seriously. It’s not just about the benefits that Allianz generously provides, but also about the wealth of knowledge in financial products that it shares with the team,” Delfino said.

The players themselves said the partnership between their teams and AZPNBL is game-changing. Creamline starter Michelle Gumabao candidly talked about the protection and peace of mind offered by the eAZy Health package. “The very basic insurance plans don’t cover a lot of things. Now we have coverage that goes as far as death and critical illness,” she said. “We can rest easier now because we have these kinds of benefits. I have been in the pro league for 11 years already, and no matter how careful we are, we don’t know what will happen in the future. It is reassuring that we are covered no matter what happens. I can play more confidently because we have a guarantee that we will be protected, and there will be help in case of an accident or injury.”

Choco Mucho team captain Maddie Madayag expressed a similar sentiment: “Life happens, and you never know what can come and how much it’s going to cost you. In a snap you may be facing a health issue. It is very reassuring to have this kind of protection. I’m grateful that Allianz PNB Life introduced us to insurance.”

Creamline star Bea De Leon added: “It’s very reassuring to have this kind of coverage because you know you won’t be a burden to your family [if something happens]. It is important for us as athletes that we live our lives thinking of our health, so I am thankful to Allianz PNB Life for the eAZy Health coverage. It allows us to continue doing what we love to do, with less worries. Knowing that you will be protected even as things might change in the future gives you peace of mind.”

For more information, visit www.allianzpblife.ph.

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