SLIC pays tribute to heroes in battle against COVID-19

SLIC Chairman Jagath Wellawatta speaking at the press conference. From left: Kumara Meegahage Director SLIC, Surekha Alles Director SLIC are also present

The national insurer, Sri Lanka Insurance, has taken many initiatives to pledge support to the government initiatives in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. 

One such initiative was the Rs. 50 lakhs donation made to the COVID-19 Health and Social Security Fund last week. 

Today Sri Lanka Insurance launches yet another initiative in support of motivating all State sector employees on the frontline of COVID-19 service.  Viru Abhiman - a free financial cover for the families of the state sector employees who are actively involved in combating COVID-19. The cover is extended at the unfortunate event of employee’s loss of life due to COVID-19 within the year 2020.

The cover Viru Abhiman is extended to all healthcare employees in the State sector (eg: Health Ministry officials, doctors, nurses, attendants, drivers, minor workers, public health inspectors, regional health officials etc) members of the armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy) Sri Lanka Police and Civil Defense Force of Sri Lanka, members of the divisional secretariats including field officers, members of the district secretariat, members of the Postal Department.This is the first and the only cover in Sri Lanka offered free for our heroes who are taking the frontline in ensuring the safety of our people.