Sri Lanka Insurance launches ‘SLIC Jeewana Shakthi’ for the Tea plantation sector

Sri Lanka Insurance, the largest and strongest insurer in the country introduces ‘SLIC Jeewana Shakthi’, a special Life and Health Insurance cover for the Estate and Plantation workers of Sri Lanka. This special cover was developed in collaboration with the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) and the Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development.

Sri Lanka Insurance, as a responsible insurance solutions provider taps in to new markets with new products to uplift the lifestyles of the people of the country. This stems down from their mandate of providing ‘insurance for all’ Sri Lankans. Understanding the importance of this community and their unique needs SLIC came forward to provide a suitable insurance solution for their well-being. As a result, the state owned insurer introduced ‘Sri Lanka Insurance Jeewana Shakthi’, a special life and health cover for this unique segment of customers.

‘SLIC Jeewana Shakthi’ is a life cover offered exclusively to the Estate employees and Plantation workers of the tea industry as a special insurance solution. It is offered as a family cover and it open for the employees between 18- 70 years of age and it includes critical illness benefits, hospital cash benefits, Life covers etc. The policy covers the policy holders spouse and children as well.

Commenting on introducing the ‘Sri Lanka Insurance Jeewana Shakthi’ insurance cover, Chandana L Aluthgama, Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance stated, SLIC continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing innovative and tailor made insurance solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the people of Sri Lanka by offering unparalleled value and comprehensive protection to its valued customers at an affordable price.

President Counsel Ronald C. Perera, Chairman of Sri Lanka Insurance said, Sri Lanka Insurance as the pioneer insurance provider of the country has always been in the forefront in understanding the pulse of the people and support them in improving their quality of life. The tea industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy and as responsible corporate citizens it is every organisation’s responsibility to facilitate such requirements to strengthen the economy of the country.

Barath Arullsamy Chairman of Plantation Human Development Trust said: “We stand on the threshold of a transformative moment with the introduction of ‘SLIC Jeevana Shakthi,’ a ground-breaking insurance scheme born from the collaboration between the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT), the Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation.

Jeevan Thondaman Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development of Sri Lanka commented, “Today marks a profound step forward as we unveil ‘SLIC Jeewana Shakthi’ – an exceptional insurance scheme co-crafted by the Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT), and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation. This initiative stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to the welfare of tea estate workers, underpinned by the distinctiveness of this scheme.”