foodpanda employees to get insurance services from MetLife

foodpanda Bangladesh, the leading online food and grocery delivery platform in the country, recently joined hands with MetLife Bangladesh to provide insurance facilities to its employees and their dependents.

The insurance will cover costs for accidents, disability, loss of life and medical emergencies, according to a press statement issued on Sunday. An agreement signing ceremony was recently been held between foodpanda and MetLife Bangladesh to this end.

According to the press statement, the food delivery company selected MetLife as the employee insurance provider because of the insurer’s customised solutions, online claims settlement service, faster payment of insurance claims and financial strength.

“We believe that our employees are at their best when they feel safe and supported. As we continue to transform the country’s online food and grocery delivery services, we are pleased to offer new insurance benefits to our employees,” HM Saif, head of Human Resources, foodpanda Bangladesh Ltd, said regarding the agreement.

“With this added security, we hope that our employees can confidently navigate life’s uncertainties and continue to provide exceptional service to our customers,” he added.

Nafis Akhter Ahmed, chief corporate business officer of MetLife Bangladesh, said, “MetLife provides employee insurance services to over 800 corporates and startups in Bangladesh. We are delighted to utilise our extensive experience in designing tailored insurance solutions that meet the needs of the employees of foodpanda.”

foodpanda’s high officials,, including HM Saif, head of human resources; Jamal Yusuff Zuberi, director of finance, Syed Nur Ur Rahman, senior manager of rewards, Md Aurangazeb Hossen, head of finance, and Arisa Kabir Saber, rewards specialist were present at the programme.

On behalf of MetLife, Nafis Akhter Ahmed, chief corporate business officer, Mohammad Kamruzzaman, director and head of employee benefits, Monirul Islam, assistant director of employee benefits, Raihan Chowdhury, deputy manager of employee benefits, Azizul Hasan, assistant manager of employee benefits, Mohammad Rasel, branch manager of Rasel Agency from MetLife Bangladesh were also present at the signing ceremony.

MetLife Inc, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world.

Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

MetLife Bangladesh is the leading international life insurer in the country serving over a million customers in Bangladesh.