MetLife offers Tk50,000 free insurance coverage during Eid

MetLife Bangladesh is providing additional life insurance coverage of up to Tk 50,000 completely free of charge for customers travelling within Bangladesh during Eid-ul-Azha.

Such an initiative has been undertaken for the first time in the country, according to a press statement issued on Sunday.

The press statement stated that any MetLife customer with an active insurance policy will be eligible to receive the additional insurance coverage against loss of life, accidents, and disability. Customers do not have to pay any extra premiums to avail the coverage.

As a result, MetLife customers with active insurance policy will receive financial coverage of up to Tk 50,000 in addition to the applicable insurance coverage from their existing policies, it said, adding that the coverage period will be from June 23 to July 3.

“Eid sets a festive mood for everyone in the country. However, with such a large number of people travelling to different places to spend Eid with their loved ones, many fall victim to accidents and other tragedies,” said Ala Ahmad, chief executive officer of MetLife Bangladesh.

“MetLife strives to stand with the people of Bangladesh if any misfortune befalls them during this joyous occasion. The initiative looks to ease the journeys for our policyholders and keep them confident. Besides, pilgrims for Hajj will also benefit from the additional insurance coverage,” he added.

Meanwhile, customers with active Takaful insurance policies who are travelling to perform the upcoming hajj will also be eligible for the additional insurance coverage of up to Tk 50,000 for the same incidents.

The coverage period for customer travelling from Bangladesh will be 43 days which will start from the date of departure. To avail the additional insurance coverage, policyholders will have to register through MetLife’s 360Health app which is available on google play store. Customers can also register by contacting MetLife’s call centre at 16344. Details and terms & conditions are available on 360Health app and its website.

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.