Argus Insurance Agencies Limited (AIAL) has launched a comprehensive range of innovative family-friendly measures for staff to assist employees based in Malta in finding the right balance between work-related demands and family needs.

The measures cover areas such as maternity and paternity leave, bereavement, breastfeeding and childcare support arrangements, as well as flexible hours and leave arrangements for staff based in Malta who need to care for relatives. Employees in Malta can now also use their own sick leave allocation to take care of children who are sick at home.

The need to provide innovative and comprehensive structures to help working parents balance the needs of work and family, and the ways in which Argus could further support developments on this front nationally was one of the topics discussed at a recent meeting between Argus senior management and The President of Malta H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. 

Other topics discussed included how Argus could further contribute to an inclusive working environment by also setting new standards in providing fulfilling employment opportunities for people with special needs. The Argus team also took the opportunity to brief Her Excellency on plans to launch new insurance product lines in Malta and to increase their presence within the local market.

Dr Vanessa Borg, Chief Executive at Argus, said: “Argus has specific experience in working with countries looking to develop and strengthen their private pension and health insurance sectors. This technical expertise is coupled with a commitment to support all the communities in which we operate to develop a more inclusive, flexible and productive working environments. Malta, like other countries, is working hard to sustain a modern successful economy and holistic public services despite the demographic challenges facing all developed economies. Argus is determined to contribute fully to a successful outcome and future for us all.”

Accompanying Dr Borg during the meeting with the President were Argus Group Chairman Sheila Nicoll, Argus Group CEO Alison Hill, Argus Group Executive Vice President (Strategic Development) Cindy Campbell, Executive Vice President (Group Actuary) Larry Peck,  and AIAL & Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Limited Director David Crowhurst.        

Argus Insurance Agencies Limited is part of the Argus Group, an international network offering market-leading insurance solutions. More information can be found at www.argus.com.mt