Aon launches web app to forecast COVID-19 impact

Aon has announced the launch of a web application that forecasts the impact of COVID-19 on employee populations throughout the US. Aon said that it designed the tool to help employers anticipate medical costs, absenteeism and potential needs to shift work operations due to the spread of the coronavirus. “COVID-19 has brought 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 demographic-specific infection rates and advanced epidemiologic models.”