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14 Jun 2013
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Dialog and Janashakthi launch breakthrough innovation in worldwide overseas travel insurance
$50,000 Hospitalisation and $25,000 Accidental Death Cover for just Rs. 175/- a day
Jun 14, 2013 (SLBO) - Dialog Axiata PLC and Janashakthi Insurance, the leading trendsetters and innovators in their respective fields have taken both Sri Lanka's mobile and insurance industries by storm with their latest joint product, "Worldwide Travel Insurance", providing global travel coverage for just Rs.175/- a day. Dialog's subscriber base, which is in excess of 7.8 million, can now purchase this unique worldwide travel insurance of USD 50,000 Hospitalisation and USD 25,000 Accidental Death and Total Permanent Disability covers through their Dialog mobile phones.
Dialog subscribers can simply dial #103#, at any time before their trip to subscribe to the product for their stay overseas. Alternatively, customers can activate the package by visiting any Dialog service centre with their passport.
This product, which can be bought by anyone or for anyone above 6 months and below 60 years of age is valid worldwide, including Canada and the USA, and also includes covers for the loss of passport and baggage.
Azwan Khan, Group Chief Operating Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC, commenting on the launch, said, "The partnership with Janashakthi Insurance in offering the latest evolution in the insurance industry is yet another first that brings travel insurance products to the fingertips of the subscribers, saving time and money and providing peace of mind to our customers when they are abroad. The speed and efficiency afforded by this hassle-free methodology of obtaining premium insurance cover, empowers Dialog subscribers with the ability to attend to their travel insurance needs on the go, without needing to visit an outlet or service point."
Managing Director of Janashakthi Insurance PLC Prakash Schaffter said, "Janashakthi strives to give exceptional value that surpasses the offers not just in local markets but anywhere in the world. That's our dream - offering world class asset protection at the most affordable prices. We will continue to stand for simplicity and fair value, and, will grow our brand to represent dependable protection and trusted delivery."
"An increasingly affluent and mobile middle class is traveling out of the country. This product will bring peace of mind to those who are travelling overseas on holiday and business, with a comprehensive cover that is simple to obtain. It's literally a click and go product", Schaffter added.
The product is structured keeping the sheer convenience of a hassle-free purchase experience at the core of concept. It will have web-based support, which, like an e-ticket, will give customers all the requisite information. But there is also a need to keep costs to an absolute low and thus pass on the benefit of an exceptional introductory price to customers.
Commenting further Schaffter added, "This is, in fact, the continuation of a series of telco innovations we plan in insurance. Janashakthi recently tied up with Dialog's game changing eZ-cash service in order to provide our hundreds of thousands of policyholders the convenience of premium payments at any of Dialog's 14,000 plus merchants around the country. We look forward to a greater relationship in the months to come with the leader of mobile telecommunication industry in Sri Lanka".
Jun 14, 2013 (SLBO) - Dialog Axiata PLC and Janashakthi Insurance, the leading trendsetters and innovators in their respective fields have taken both Sri Lanka's mobile and insurance industries by storm with their latest joint product, "Worldwide Travel Insurance", providing global travel coverage for just Rs.175/- a day. Dialog's subscriber base, which is in excess of 7.8 million, can now purchase this unique worldwide travel insurance of USD 50,000 Hospitalisation and USD 25,000 Accidental Death and Total Permanent Disability covers through their Dialog mobile phones.
Dialog subscribers can simply dial #103#, at any time before their trip to subscribe to the product for their stay overseas. Alternatively, customers can activate the package by visiting any Dialog service centre with their passport.
This product, which can be bought by anyone or for anyone above 6 months and below 60 years of age is valid worldwide, including Canada and the USA, and also includes covers for the loss of passport and baggage.
Azwan Khan, Group Chief Operating Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC, commenting on the launch, said, "The partnership with Janashakthi Insurance in offering the latest evolution in the insurance industry is yet another first that brings travel insurance products to the fingertips of the subscribers, saving time and money and providing peace of mind to our customers when they are abroad. The speed and efficiency afforded by this hassle-free methodology of obtaining premium insurance cover, empowers Dialog subscribers with the ability to attend to their travel insurance needs on the go, without needing to visit an outlet or service point."
Managing Director of Janashakthi Insurance PLC Prakash Schaffter said, "Janashakthi strives to give exceptional value that surpasses the offers not just in local markets but anywhere in the world. That's our dream - offering world class asset protection at the most affordable prices. We will continue to stand for simplicity and fair value, and, will grow our brand to represent dependable protection and trusted delivery."
"An increasingly affluent and mobile middle class is traveling out of the country. This product will bring peace of mind to those who are travelling overseas on holiday and business, with a comprehensive cover that is simple to obtain. It's literally a click and go product", Schaffter added.
The product is structured keeping the sheer convenience of a hassle-free purchase experience at the core of concept. It will have web-based support, which, like an e-ticket, will give customers all the requisite information. But there is also a need to keep costs to an absolute low and thus pass on the benefit of an exceptional introductory price to customers.
Commenting further Schaffter added, "This is, in fact, the continuation of a series of telco innovations we plan in insurance. Janashakthi recently tied up with Dialog's game changing eZ-cash service in order to provide our hundreds of thousands of policyholders the convenience of premium payments at any of Dialog's 14,000 plus merchants around the country. We look forward to a greater relationship in the months to come with the leader of mobile telecommunication industry in Sri Lanka".
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