Star Assurance is set to reward Bolt drivers with fuel and airtime, among other things, when they buy a motor insurance policy on the Bolt app using the Star Pokuaa WhatsApp Insure.
This is part of efforts to strengthen the existing partnership between Star Assurance and Bolt Ghana.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Star Assurance, Boatemaa Barfour-Awuah, speaking during a ceremony to unveil the programme, indicated that this partnership is a great opportunity for both Star Assurance and Bolt to reach a wider audience and provide their customers with even better service.
CEO of Goldstar Insurance Brokers, Nana Dufie Amakye Ansah, the broker for Bolt Ghana who was present at the ceremony urged other insurance companies to find innovative ways to reach out to more prospective and existing customers just as Star Assurance has done for Bolt drivers.
Country Manager of Bolt Ghana, David Nikoi, for his part, applauded Star Assurance and Goldstar Insurance Brokers for always coming up with innovative ways to make life easy for Bolt drivers and give them the peace of mind they need to be able to service their customers well.
He also indicated that Star Assurance has been a solid partner considering the high success rate of the existing Personal Accident Insurance policy for Bolt drivers and riders.
Also present were some bolt drivers, who expressed their gratitude to Star Assurance and Bolt for always coming up with great initiatives to make their work better.
The programme was launched on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the head office of Star Assurance at Airport City in Accra.
Existing Partnership
Ride-hailing service In 2021, Bolt partnered with Ghana Star Assurance Company Ltd. to provide personal accident insurance coverage for its drivers and riders across the country.
The company made the move as it prioritizes the safety and security of its riders and drivers, naming insurance as a critical part of its safety programme.
The policy, which took effect on April 1, 2021, is designed to cover riders’ and drivers’ accidental medical expenses as well as compensation for death or permanent disability suffered by them while on a trip requested through the Bolt App.
Bolt started its operations in Ghana in 2017, building an extensive network in the country.
About Star Assurance
Star Assurance Limited, is a member of the Star Assurance Group, is a privately-owned Insurance Company incorporated in August 1984 and licensed to carry out corporate and retail insurance businesses in Ghana.
