KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) — In view of the latest development of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak, FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) is responding to the immediate needs of customers by announcing a complimentary special extension of coverage and benefits for COVID-19 to all products, new and in-force. FWD Takaful has also pledged a total of RM1 million under its special fund to help customers and their immediate family members who’ve been affected by COVID-19. The coverage period starts from 18 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 or until the fund is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Salim Majid Zain, FWD Takaful’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We’d like to reiterate that the health and wellbeing of our customers, employees, business partners and the wider community is of paramount importance to us. At FWD Takaful, we want to change the way people feel about Takaful and therefore, we’re pledging a total of RM1 million under our special fund to fight against COVID-19.”