A recent survey has revealed that work from home has made people’s lives stressful. In this survey, they have claimed that; that it had a stressful effect on the personal life of one out of every three people. ICICI Lombard General Insurance has done this survey. That said, the pandemic completely changed the way people relate to physical and mental health. In which, 86% of people are equally engaged in trying to improve both physical and psychological health. The purpose of a survey conducted by ICICI Lombard, India’s leading private general insurance company, is to understand the active interest for health and welfare in today’s post-pandemic time, which is known as post covid.
It has been made clear in the survey that there is a craze among the people regarding health wellness. Now people are showing a proactive approach to being healthier than ever before. In which enthusiasm is also visible regarding health and wellness products. Similarly, this is visible in the increasing awareness and demand for health insurance. To understand the overall change in consumer behavior for health and welfare, ICICI Lombard General Insurance has created a national network with over 1532 respondents with different working conditions like Partial Work from Home (WFH) and Complete Work from Home in various metro cities. level survey.
What are the survey results?
The survey further revealed that two out of every three respondents were aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as the major motivator to take a step in the right direction. The survey revealed Covid has put a burden on the mental health of those who are partially working from home. It is showing a significant reduction in the proportion of health status from 54% during the Pre-Covid period to 34% during the post-COVID period. Primarily, 89% of people expect employers to implement health and welfare programs. Only 75% are satisfied with the offers currently being offered by their employers.
People are aware of their health
Commenting on the results of the Health and Wellness Survey, Chief – Underwriting, Re-Insurance & Claims, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited announced that with the changing public perception, our consumer base looks at health today. Insurers not only for financial protection in times of malaise, but we are now seen as a partner in their overall life journey.
People moving to healthy habits
Apart from this, it was seen through this survey that 47 percent of the people and 42 percent of the young age group (25-35 years) are experiencing a change in mindset, which is not only to keep their health better but also to feel better. They also want to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Hence, keeping holistic health in mind, ICICI Lombard intends to act as a vehicle towards a health-conscious India. While healthy habits are here to stay and grow, 100% of the respondents who indulge in some or the other healthy habits are likely to adopt them on a long-term basis, and those who were not in these habits, even after the corona pandemic. are being adopted, and there is a possibility in the future.
