Worldwide Travel Insurance launched

Dialog Axiata PLC and Janashakthi recently entered into a strategic collaboration to introduce their joint product, “Worldwide Travel Insurance,” providing global travel coverage for just Rs175 a day. Dialog’s subscriber base amounting over 7.8 million will now have the opportunity of purchasing this unique product ‘Worldwide Travel Insurance’ of USD 50,000 Hospitalisation and USD 25,000 Accidental Death and Total Permanent Disability covers through their Dialog mobile phones.

Chandra Schaffter, Deputy Chairman, Janashakthi Insurance speaking at the launch said ,” This is second the important partnership between dialog and Janashakthi and Janashakthi recently tied up with Dialog to launch easy cash payment system for our policy holders where they could pay their premiums at any Dialog easy cash outlets island wide . Sri Lanka as a nation is famous for doings things at the last minute and Dialog and Janashakthi have designed this policy for last minute travellers. 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

Dialog subscribers are able to purchase the World Travel Insurance by simply dialing #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, 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.”

Prakash Schaffter said, “Janashakthi strives to give exceptional value that surpasses the offers not just in local markets but anywhere in the world.”