Aon unveils new tool to forecast workforce impact of COVID-19

Re/insurance broker Aon has unveiled an interactive web application that forecasts the impact of COVID-19 on employee populations throughout the US.

The tool is designed to help employers anticipate medical costs, absenteeism and potential needs to shift work operations due to the spread of COVID-19.

The application will be initially available in the US, and later rolled out globally.

"COVID-19 has brought on uncertainties in many aspects of our lives and this application will help employers understand their risks," said Tim Nimmer, global chief actuary of Health Solutions for Aon. "Aon's COVID-19 Employee Impact Model forecasts the impact on your employee population based on geographic-specific infection rates and advanced epidemiologic models."

Nimmer added: "Aon consultants will work with employers to build plans on how to keep employees safe while minimizing disruptions to their operations. In these uncertain times, it is important that organizations have the most current information from which to base their decisions to safely maintain vital operations."