May 23, 2016 – The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited (SCB), in partnership with Samaggi Insurance Public Company Limited, today launched ‘Prom Chai Insurance’ (“ประกันภัยพร้อมใช้”), a new speedy insurance plan with protection that starts immediately after the insurance is sold. The protection from this new initiative includes Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance (7 or 15 day plan) and Motor Insurance coverage. For added convenience, Prom Chai Insurance is available at over 1,200 SCB counters nationwide.
Miss Salisa Hanpanich, Executive Vice President, Wealth Products Division of Siam Commercial Bank said, “SCB values the welfare and stability of our customers’ lives and their personal property. Through Bancassurance, we strive to offer our customers premium insurance. Despite the current stagnant economy, we are dedicated to keep our customers satisfied through products that offer high protection with low payments. Our partnership with Samaggi Insurance reinforces our commitment to elevate customer’s convenience through the wide availability of Prom Chai Insurance that can be purchased at more than 1,200 SCB counters nationwide. Customers can simply complete these 3 steps: 1) show his/her smart ID card, 2) make payment for the insurance 3) unpack the insurance. After which, customers can gain full protection from their selected insurance plans immediately.
“Our research on consumer behaviours indicates that Thai customers hesitate to buy insurance due to the complicated and long processes involved. Through our partnership with Samaggi Insurance, we can offer the insurance products that meet customers’ needs by minimizing unnecessary processes and increasing access through our widely available branches nationwide. Thanks to our renowned reputation in customer service, together with the expertise of our sales representatives, we can surely capture the interest of current and potential customers for insurance.” Miss Salisa added.
Miss Chalatakorn Kommaneyavanit, Partnership Director of Samaggi Insurance PCL., said. “All of our 4 insurance plans highlight the best value in terms of benefits and coverage, the Personal Accident Insurance plan requires you to pay only 1,000 baht per year while providing coverage for up to 500,000 baht with additional protection for medical expenses at 10,000 baht. The Travel insurance 7-Day plan starts at 600 baht and the 15-Day plan at 1,000 baht which covers up to 2,000,000 baht of medical expenses anywhere in the world. The Class 3 Motor insurance, provides drivers with liability coverage of up to 10,000,000 baht per time while the customer only pays 2,900 baht per year.”
“We are determined to offer customers the very best insurance products with immediate coverage at an affordable price, by making the purchase more convenient at any of the SCB counters. We believe ‘Prom Chai Insurance’ can fulfill the customers’ needs and we will continue to look for more innovative ways to best service them.” Miss Chalatakorn concluded.
About the Chubb
Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.new.chubb.com.
Samaggi Insurance Public Company Limited in Thailand is a Chubb company. Established in 1947 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Bangkok-based Samaggi Insurance PCL, (trading symbol “SMG”) is a major writer of auto, small commercial and personal accident insurance. A key player in the local general insurance market, it distributes its products including fire, marine, auto and personal accident insurance through banks, brokers, agents and its branch network comprising 16 offices.
More information can be found at www.samaggi.co.th
Media contact
Nitjawan Khooha : 66(0) 2555-9550; nitjawan.khooha@samaggi.co.th
Chaweewan Nojit, 66(0) 2555-9550; Chaweewan.Nojit@chubb.com
Samaggi Insurance Public Company Limited
2/4 Samaggi Insurance Tower. 12th., North Park Project Vibhavadi-Rangsit,
Bangkok 10210
Thailand