Hollard and Melcom Celebrate Five Thousand Policies in two years of
partnership. Since partnering to make insurance more accessible to Ghanaians
through a Shop and Insure initiative, insurance group Hollard Ghana, with
subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, is marking two years of
partnership with retail giant, Melcom.
The two industry leaders launched their
partnership in 2020 and have gone on to provide over five thousand policies to
Ghanaians shopping at Melcom stores via Hollard on-the-go booths and on their
e-commerce platform www.melcom.com/hollard-insurance. Shoppers can access
non-life and life insurance products such as motor insurance, home appliance
plan, cell phone insurance, gadgets purchased such as flat-screen TVs, smart
devices, deep freezers, fridges, travel insurance, funeral, personal accident,
investments, and savings policies at Melcom.
Commenting on the partnership's success, Group CEO
of Hollard Ghana, Patience Akyianu said the partnership's progress is a step in
the right direction.
“Two years ago, we embarked on a journey to enable
more Ghanaians to create and secure a better future by offering insurance where
they shop. We promised them a simplified way of buying insurance, paying
premiums, and making claims whilst shopping at the nation’s one-stop-shop,
Melcom. Today, I’m excited to say we have honoured our promise by securing
their lives and purchases at Melcom.”
“We are an unconventional company that believes in
diversifying access to insurance through our distribution channels. We
understand buying insurance at a department store is still uncommon, but we are
confident to report that Ghanaians are coming to accept and demand convenience.
To ease things, our periodic insurance education awareness week at Melcom has
helped us engage directly with Melcom shoppers. We’re doing our part to
increase the penetration of insurance in Ghana. Thank you to Melcom for being a
great partner. We couldn’t have found a better enabler. We look forward to an
even more fruitful continuation of our partnership,” she noted.
On their part, the Directors of Melcom Group said,
“As the leading retailer, we have always strived to offer more to our
customers, that fulfils not just their daily needs but also lifestyle needs.
Offering basic insurance services from both our physical and electronic stores
is a move that for sure is unorthodox in this market but offers convenience to
our customers at the same time. This partnership also reaffirmsour commitment
to support a larger agenda of the government to drive financial inclusion via
Holland’s insurance services. We are hopeful that this partnership will help
society all the more, in the days to come”.
Testimonials are positive as people are pleasantly
surprised by the simple and hassle-free claims processes. “When I received the
alert of GHC30,000. I couldn’t believe it. Hollard Ghana truly comes through
during your time of need,” said one claimant who requested anonymity.
Hollard-trained agents can be found at local Melcom shops or quick to respond to
enquiries via the online portal.
About Hollard Ghana
The country’s favourite insurance group is Hollard
Ghana, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance. The
group combines its deep local knowledge of the market, having operated in Ghana
for 25 years as Metropolitan Insurance, with the world-class expertise of an
international insurance brand in 18 countries worldwide. With feet firmly
planted on Ghanaian soil but headquartered in South Africa, Hollard delivers
innovative insurance solutions customised to Ghanaians’ unique risks. Hollard,
through its subsidiaries, offers various life and general insurance products,
including funeral, personal accident, motor, business, travel, home, and more,
and can be reached via the following means: 0501603967 (Hollard Insurance) and
0501533698 (Hollard Life). Beyond various nationwide office branches and
Hollard 2U franchise shops, Ghanaians can find Hollard at Shell Fuel Station
Welcome Shops, Melcom stores and online at www.hollard.com.gh and www.melcom.com/hollard-insurance
for all their insurance needs.
About Melcom Limited.
Melcom Limited is West Africa’s Leading Organized
Retail Chain and is a true local home-grown Retail Super Brand. Established in
1989, it has footprints across Ghana with 55+ retail stores and 12 Cash n Carry
outlets, making it a preferred shopping destination. Melcom has been adjudged a
SUPER BRAND and rated as one of the Top Business Houses in Ghana year after
year.
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