STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU/MUMBAI: Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari felicitated LIC of India at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai for the commendable work done by LIC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vipin Anand, Managing Director, LIC received the honour at a function organized by Pasbaan-e-Adab, a socio-cultural organization.
During the pandemic LIC rendered exceptional services to its policyholders and the society as a whole. Death claims arising due to COVID-19 were treated at par with other causes of death and settled on priority.
LIC has also ensured that other policy payments like Survival Benefit, Policy Maturity, Annuities and Loans etc were made to policyholders promptly by crediting the amount into the bank account registered with LIC. For collection of premium all Digital channels were available 24X7 during the lockdown period to ensure that the policies did not lapse. Special concessions in claims and premium payments were also given.
For combating the Corona virus Pandemic, LIC contributed handsomely to PM Cares Fund & CM Relief Fund in different States. LIC also contributed towards COVID ward for Cancer patients in Tata Memorial Hospital and funded for purchase of Ambulance with life saving equipments like ventilator, multi channel patient monitoring system etc to other organisations.
LIC employees and Agents also rose to the occasion and stepped in to combat the challenges posed by Covid-19 and suo moto launched various initiatives such as distributing food packets, masks, grocery packets, vegetable bags, sanitizers etc. To encourage continuation of Risk Cover in the current circumstances of Corona pandemic and high risk, LIC has provided another opportunity to policy holders to revive their lapsed policies by launching Special Revival Campaign from January 7 to March 6, 2021.Till date more than 20 lakhs policies have been revived under this campaign. LIC is committed to its objectives and responsibilities, keeping in mind the welfare of the nation and its citizens.
