mumbai star health and allied insurance indias first standalone health insurer has partnered with standard chartered bank to distribute insurance productsstandard chartered will make star healths insurance products available through its 100 branches across 42 cities the bancassurance partnership with add to the insurers distribution network of 64 lakh agents and 38 bancassurance partnersanand roy md and ceo of star health and allied insurance said that the insurer would offer tailormade health insurance to the banks customers including those with substantial financial portfolios our health insurance policies are meticulously crafted to cater to individuals varied health insurance requirements offering holistic protection for every customer by collaborating with standard chartered a reputed international bank with a strong presence in key indian markets we not only expand the reach of insurance in these areas but also deliver toptier services that align with the distinct needs of indias affluent clientele he saidaccording to standard chartereds wealth expectancy report for 2022 over 54 of respondents in india have prioritised their health and wellness postpandemichealth and protection are key needs today for clients managing their wealth we are pleased to partner with star health and bring their products and services to address the evolving health needs of our clients said saurabh jain md head wealth management india standard chartered bank star health commenced its operations in 2006 with business interests in health personal accident and overseas travel insurance as of 31st march 2023 the company has 14203 network hospitals pan india in fy23 star health had a gross written premium of rs 12952 crore and a net worth of rs 5430 crore