Our emergency support insurance with the Norwegian Church Abroad (Sjømannskirken)
Did you know you have an extra "support" insurance in Omega 365? If an accident should happen or you fall ill when traveling abroad, the Norwegian Church Abroad can help with areas that a regular insurance does not cover; support, follow-up and a compassionate partner to talk to.
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Left to right: Project Consultants Manager in Omega 365, Helge Tvedt, HSEQ Manager in Omega 365, Karina Hovden Stava, and Project Manager in the Norwegian Church Abroad, Martin Alvsvåg. As an employee at Omega 365, you are automatically insured on both work-related and private trips. In cooperation with the Norwegian Church Abroad, Omega 365 gives you an insurance to cover the needs that may appear when something happens to you while traveling abroad.
“It is important for us to take care of our employees in every situation. If something were to happen, either you travel for work or leisure, it can be extra difficult when you are abroad facing a foreign language and different culture. Omega 365 has employees on assignment worldwide and our managers will not always have the opportunity to ensure support immediately. The Norwegian Church Abroad is therefore ready to assist our people in these situations,” says HSEQ Manager in Omega 365, Karina Hovden Stava.
Support in a time of crisis
Omega 365 has an agreement with the Norwegian Church Abroad surrounding emergency procedures, including a range of supportive services both directly to the one affected, for next of kin, and for Omega 365 as an employer. The Norwegian Church Abroad's members knows the local culture, language, and the conditions in the country and can therefore be an important partner in a crisis, and will be able to contribute with their unique services.
“Our competency is rooted in knowing the local area, in supportive services, counseling, and personal follow-ups. We will be there to talk with the affected and take the role as a supportive and compassionate helping figure,” says Martin Alvsvåg, Project Manager for the Norwegian Church Abroad's business. The Church can also contribute with hospital visits, help with recovery, and take care of next of kin, and can be someone to call after a difficult incident.
The emergency plan agreement also includes support for crisis management in psychosociological guidance, a 24-hour emergency phone, facilitation of memorials and vigils, counseling when creating emergency plans, and help in relation to next of kin and emergency calls.
Omega 365 is one of 220 companies in Norway who have an emergency plan agreement with the Norwegian Church Abroad. The Norwegian Church Abroad has, today, churches in more than 30 countries across the world, in addition to ministers who travel and cover an addition of 50 countries. The churches are a great arena for social events and building connections with other Norwegians around the world. During the Churches’ opening hours, one can stop by for a waffle, concerts with Norwegian music, or meet Norwegian authors and artists. One can also participate in cooking courses and knitting clubs. The Churches also have many religious meetings and services everyone can join.
An app for local emergency numbers
The Norwegian Church Abroad has launched its own app, "Nødnummer" (emergency numbers), which gathers all information needed if you should be in an accident or fall ill. The app gives access to all local emergency numbers regardless of country, contact numbers to next of kin, employer, phone numbers for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD-OPS), the numbers for canceling your credit and debit cards, and the number to the nearest Norwegian Church Abroad. The app also provides all necessary information surrounding the individual's insurance company, including alarm numbers.
If you allow the app to use the GPS function, you will easily be able to see your location coordinates. This can be a crucial asset if you, for example, go hiking in the mountains and find yourself in need of an ambulance helicopter. “We encourage all our employees to download the app, and use this as a convenient tool when traveling,” says Helge Tvedt, coordinator for consultants working for clients abroad.