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Customers can now avail Guardian Life Insurance’s ‘Easy Life’ policy through bKash app. They can purchase policy, pay premiums, claim insurance, receive claim disbursements through the bKash app.

Life Insurance has become a dire necessity to cope with the diverse challenges and threats in this world of pandemic. However, providing life insurance in a traditional manner proves to be challenging to mass population. Microinsurance can be a very effective model in this case in order to reach out to the farthest population. Guardian Life launched its Micro Credit Shield Plan with the microfinance borrowers of BRAC under Guardian BRAC Bima (GBB) Project back in 2016. Currently the GBB Project covers over 10 million lives of BRAC microfinance borrowers and their spouses.

Guardian Life has recently launched the country's first Key Person Insurance, a B2B life insurance solution aimed towards helping business organizations to ensure sustainability by insuring the key personnel of the business.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Robi Axiata Limited have recently signed a Strategic Partnership agreement through a virtual press meet. Under this agreement Robi Axiata will be offering GLIL’s Easylife insurance products to the customers digitally through R-Store, RobiShop and any other channels as available.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited and DAI Global Services, LLC have recently signed a group insurance agreement under which all the employees of DAI Global, LLC will enjoy group insurance benefits.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited, a pioneer in digitizing insurance in Bangladesh recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with Waadaa.Insure, a digital service provider platform in the country, facilitating the customers to purchase Guardian Life’s insurance policies through Waadaa.Insure’s digital platform.

The pandemic situation has been an eye opener for many corporate entities, organizations have realized the importance of a safety net for health & life and started finding ways to provide the best solution to their employees. To provide superior health & life insurance benefits, Prime Bank Limited, the top-tier second generation local commercial bank of Bangladesh have recently joined hands with Guardian Life Insurance Limited and signed a group insurance agreement. Under this agreement, all the employees and their dependent family members will enjoy Guardian Life’s Group Life and Medical Insurance coverage.

Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. & Maceton Ltd. (Bangladesh Liaison Office) have signed a Group Insurance agreement. Under this agreement, all the employees of Maceton Ltd. (Bangladesh Liaison Office) will enjoy Group Insurance benefits.

Believing in “Insurance for All”, Guardian Life has been at the forefront of innovation in terms of products, services and business models to minimize financial risks of customers. As Guardian Life believes in customer-first policy, the company has always been committed in meeting the diverse needs of the customers. To cover more people under the shade of Guardian Life, a new product- “Ajibon Pension” plan has been launched which is a first of its kind in Bangladesh.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited and LankaBangla Finance Limited have signed a group insurance agreement. Under this agreement, all the employees and their dependents of LankaBangla Finance Limited will enjoy group insurance benefits.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited recently signed an agreement with Dutch Bangla Bank Limited under which all the retail customers (Individual life insurance customers) will be able to pay their premium and all the retail agents of Guardian Life will be able to receive their commission and allowance via Dutch Bangla Bank Limited’s Rocket.

Country’s prominent life insurance company Guardian Life Insurance Limited is pleased to announce the promotion of the company’s current CFO Mr. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA to the position of DMD. He will also be taking charge as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited & Truck Lagbe Limited have recently signed an agreement under the Alternative Distribution Channel. According to the agreement, all the users of Truck Lagbe Limited (Truck Drivers and Owners) will be able to get life insurance protection by paying a very nominal premium from Truck Lagbe’s web & mobile app-based digital marketplace.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited and One Bank Limited have recently signed a Strategic Partnership agreement under which, the user base of ‘OK Wallet’, will be able to purchase GLIL’s Monthly Savings Plans from ‘OK Wallet’ Mobile App. This partnership allows OK Wallet user to buy and claim an insurance policy completely paperless within 5 minutes through e-KYC. It’s enabling a new era of easy saving with insurance for millions of users.

Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. and United Hospital have recently signed a group insurance agreement under which all the employees of United Hospital will enjoy life coverage benefits.

Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. and Rural Development Academy (RDA) Bogura have recently signed a group insurance agreement under which all the employees of Rural Development Academy (RDA) Bogura will enjoy group insurance benefits.

A round-table discussion through zoom covering the topic “Insurance: Transformation around the world and case of Bangladesh”, was organized jointly by DoubliuP Limited and Guardian Life Insurance Limited with the strategic partnership of Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) on 26th December 2020 at 11:30 AM.

Recently, five new offices of Guardian Life Insurance Limited was inaugurated in five most important areas- Burichang, Chandpur, Sitakunda, Jhenaidah and Shahjadpur as a part of their business expansion. The inauguration ceremonies have been celebrated following special discussion meetings.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) has recently signed a contract with Bank Asia at the Head Office of Bank Asia, Paltan to secure all the unsecured loans of Bank Asia. Under this contract, the borrower of Bank Asia will avail different insurance facilities from Guardian Life.

Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. and Japan East West Medical College recently signed Group insurance agreement under which the employees of Japan East West Medical College will enjoy Group Life Insurance. Around 283 employees will be covered under this agreement. Mr. M M Monirul Alam, Chief Executive Officer GLIL and Dr. Md. Moazzem Hossain, Managing Director, Japan East West Medical College signed this agreement on behalf of their company.

Recently Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Walton jointly organizes an insurance awareness program at the Walton Corporate Office, Bashundhara. In this two days exclusive program, a clear idea about the importance of life insurance and the details of Digital Insurance- EasyLife have shared with the employees of Walton. Insurance experts from Guardian Life has delivered various insights about the importance of life insurance, its benefits, how it works during any financial hazards in personal and family life.

Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has recently signed an agreement with Guardian Life Insurance Limited at a simple ceremony held at MTB Centre, the bank’s Corporate Head Office, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212. Under this agreement, the employees of MTB along with their dependent family members will be able to claim insurance coverage and facilities from Guardian Life Insurance Limited.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) has recently handed over attractive mega prizes to the digital media competition winners at the Head Office, Mohakhali. The prizes include four 40’’ smart televisions, three dinner sets, eight smartphones and so on. In the program the prizes of the winners of DITF Selfie contest, DITF App Download Contest, DITF SpeakForUs, EasyQuiz 3rd Phase, EasyQuiz 4th Phase were distributed in a grandiose manner.

Guardian Life Insurance introduced Easylife Cricket Mania quiz on their new EasyLife app to promote their MSP feature. Everyday, the highest scorer of the quiz will win the official jersey of Bangladesh Cricket Team. The prize giving ceremony of this competition was held today where 10 winners were handed the official jerseys by GLI Management. EasyLife Cricket Mania will go on throughout the World Cup season. Anyone can easily participate by downloading the EasyLife app and have a chance to win a jersey everyday. At the end of the tournament, the highest scorer will win a Thailand Trip for two.

Annual Sales Conference-2018 of Guardian Life Insurance Limited with the theme “Commitment to Excellence” was held from July 7-8 at hotel Sea Palace at Cox’s Bazar. Mr. M.M. Monirul Alam, MD & CEO of Guardian Life Insurance Limited graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

“Winning this prestigious accolade for three consecutive years is a significant moment for Guardian Life Insurance Limited. In its 5-year lifetime, Guardian Life came up with innovative Micro-insurance & Digital products in the market and hence currently providing insurance services to more than 10 million lives across the country. We thank our valued customers, dedicates work force and the prudent board of directors for their continued direction and support that helped us to win and be recognized in a globally renowned platform like Insurance Asia Awards”.

Guardian Life Insurance signed an agreement with Riverstone Capital Limited as the issue manager for Guardian’s future listing in the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). It should be noted that, under the direction of the Insurance Development and Regulation Authority (IDRA), Guardian Life has already begun the process of being listed.

Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. and Impress Capital Limited signed a Group insurance agreement on 11th December, 2019. Under this agreement, the employees of Impress Capital Limited will enjoy Life coverage and Medical benefits (IPD, OPD and Maternity). All the Employees and their dependent family members will be covered under this agreement.

Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. and Bio-Xin Cosmeceuticals recently signed Digital Loyalty Program agreement under which the users of EasyLife app will enjoy 20% discount benefit on all products of Bio-Xin Cosmeceuticals. All app users and policy holders will be enjoying the benefit under this agreement.

“Guardian Life Bhalobashar Matribhasha 2020”, a 15-day long Culture Fest is taking place at Dhaka University TSC and Shoparjito Shadhinota Circle premises for the second time after the year 2019. It is the most popular and talked about event taking place at vicinity of the Book Fair. The event has become a gathering place for art & culture loving people from across all walks of life.

During an official certificate handover ceremony at Guardian Life head office on February 18th, the Sponsor & Patron of Guardian Life, Mr. Tapan Chowdhury received ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certificates from the Managing Director of ISO QAR Bangladesh, Mr. Rashid M Akhter. Mr. Tapan Chowdhury said, “With the guiding principal of ‘Insurance for All’, Guardian Life is always striving to promote this philosophy. Guardian Life continues to strengthen its value chain with the highest standard of excellence in customer service & delivery.”

Annual Sales Conference-2020 of Guardian Life Insurance Limited with the slogan “Odommo Guardian” was held on March 7-8 at hotel Sea Palace at Cox’s Bazar. Mr. Tapan Chowdhury, Managing Director of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Sponsor and Patron of Guardian Life Insurance Limited) inaugurated the conference as Chief Guest via phone conference. M M Monirul Alam, CEO of Guardian Life graced the occasion as Special Guest.

Guardian Life arranged a special focus group discussion on the eve of International Women’s Day 2020 at its head office with all the female employees. The day concluded with a cake cutting session presided over by Director, Mr. David James Howard Griffiths.

The birth centenary celebration of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman took place at Guardian Life Head Office with special tribute & remembrance session, cake cutting session and prayer. The program was presided over by Guardian Life CEO, M M Monirul Alam. Moreover, office premises were decorated and Mujib Corner was inaugurated on the auspicious eve to commemorate this milestone event...

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has paid BDT 10.63 Crores in claim payment at Bima Mela 2019, which is by far the highest amount paid in Khulna Bima Mela. This claim has been paid according to the Microinsurance agreement with the international development organization, BRAC. Honorable State Minister for Labour and Employment, Begum Monnujan Sufian, MP handed over the precious cheque to Nazrul Islam, Divisional Manager (Dabi) and Shapatur Rahman, Divisional Manager (Progoti) of BRAC Khulna division.

“Customer First” has always been a strong resolution for Guardian Life and a commitment to pay claims is one of the core values of a life insurance company. Hence, even under this lockdown and social distancing situation, Guardian life is all set keep its commitment to the customers by introducing “Online Claim Submission (OCS)” platform to submit claims digitally. Corporate customers of Guardian Life from now on will be able to submit Life and Medical claims (Hospitalization / Outdoor Patient / Death) via ...

The world economy has been facing significant turmoil in recent times due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Due to the global pandemic, Bangladesh is also going through some severe challenges. Still the economy needs to be kept functional and hence, Banks have continued offering services to clients amid the ongoing lockdown, though at a limited scale. Needless to say, bankers along with their families are facing substantial risks in ensuring services.

Guardian Life in association with Channel I has organized a budget discussion program titled “Guardian Life Budget Bisleshon” on Bangladesh’s economic recovery and domestic investment in the Covid-19 situation. The show has started airing on Channel I and its Facebook page from 11th June and will continue till 16th June, 2020 (every day at 5:30 / 6:00 pm).

Just like the rest of the world, Covid-19 has impacted the lives as we know it in Bangladesh. During this tough time, people from different professions are working hard to keep the country running despite the risk of getting infected by the virus. Specially, Doctors, nurses and other health workers are consistently serving us and saving our lives while risking theirs. Fighting from the front line, they will always be remembered for their bravery.

The COVID-19 has given a new boost in digital innovation worldwide. The selling process of life insurance industry in Bangladesh is dominated by conventional tied agents. However, due to maintaining social distancing and health safety for COVID-19, selling/buying insurance in person became challenging. The digital revolution has given birth to a new connected world where adding value to a customer’s experience is essential.

With the commitment to build a healthier, happier working environment and ensure an organizational sustainable development, Guardian Life had been working on developing a world-standard & eco-friendly green office space. After months of hard work, Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) Gulshan Head Office has been awarded the LEED Platinum Certificate by the United States Green Building Council “USGBC” (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design “LEED”).

Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. and Thyssenkrupp Elevator (BD) Private Ltd. have recently signed group insurance agreement under which all the employees of Thyssenkrupp Elevator (BD) Private Limited will enjoy Life coverage and Medical benefits. Mr. M M Monirul Alam, Chief Executive Officer GLIL and Mr. Angshu Prakash Banerjee, General Manager, Thyssenkrupp Elevator (BD) signed this agreement on behalf of their company.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Echotex Limited have recently signed a group insurance agreement under which all the employees of Echotex Limited will enjoy Life coverage along with medical benefits. M M Monirul Alam, Chief Executive Officer Guardian Life and Mr. Syed Abdul Mannan, Finance Director of Echotex Limited signed this agreement on behalf of their company.

Recently Guardian Life Insurance Limited paid the first insurance claim under their microinsurance agreement. Agent banking is a new, prominent and comprehensive banking process in terms of financial inclusion in Bangladesh. In order to strengthen the rural economy and make the banking services easier & safer for the people, Bank Asia launched this service in Bangladesh in 2014 which has now become the largest agent banking service provider in the country.

The first Maturity Claim (Individual Life Policy) of Guardian Life was paid out recently. It was settled within 2 working days of document submission. M M Monirul Alam, Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Life Insurance Limited handed over the cheque to the respected client. “Such prompt service is an outcome of our continuous pursuit of excellence in customer experience, we plan to cut down this lead time further and provide more efficient service in future”, said Mr. M M Monirul Alam

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