Smart introduces load with accident insurance
Drivers of public utility vehicles will be among the first to enjoy the benefits of safer, worryfree travel through TNT SecureLoad — a revolutionary prepaid airtime load offer of Smart Communications, bundled with free accident microinsurance in partnership with emerging market insurance player, BIMA.
Unveiled during the assembly of PUV drivers at Amoranto Ampitheater in Quezon City, TNT SecureLoad aims to provide members of the transport sector access to personal accident insurance using one of the most ubiquitous tools of today — the mobile phone.
“We are happy to provide this innovative service to Filipinos. Aside from giving more value to their prepaid airtime load, our new TNT SecureLoad offers open the door to broader financial inclusion, literacy and security for the beneficiaries of this service,” said Ramon R. Isberto, public affairs head for PLDT and Smart.
“We are thrilled to be rolling out this service in partnership with Smart. BIMA’s success in the mobile insurance space, with presence in 14 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America and a registered customer base of 24 million, is a testament to the role mobile technology can play to make insurance accessible to underserved consumers in emerging markets,” said BIMA regional manager Harish Karakoti.
The built-in accident insurance service is available through Smart’s value brand TNT. “By offering a convenient way to get insurance coverage, TNT expands its services to subscribers who already enjoy our affordable call, text, and data packages. We are pleased with this partnership with BIMA, which enables us to make this service available to more mobile users,” said Joanne B. Hatulan, TNT marketing head.
The free insurance coverage will commence upon registration to the service. PUV drivers simply need to provide their personal details to BIMA by keying in REG Name/Lastname/ Age/BeneficiaryName/City and sending to 2462. They will then receive an SMS notification the following day confirming their insurance coverage.
Current TNT users may subscribe to SecureLoad offers by texting S70 or S300 to 4545.
TNT Trip ng Tropa, which aims to benefit PUV drivers nationwide, will soon be rolled out to other sectors across the country.