Amazon has announced it is arranging free one-year Covid health insurance coverage for its sellers in India.
The online retail giant revealed it is arranging the cover for registered sellers on the Amazon.in marketplace through Acko General Insurance (Acko) and will fully fund the premium cost for this group insurance policy – valid for one year after activation.
Sellers with an active listing between 1 January 2020 and 1 May 2021 can enrol themselves under the group policy to secure coverage for Covid hospitalisation and medical expenses up to INR 50,000.
The policy will also cover domiciliary treatment expenses, as prescribed, up to the sum insured.
Commenting on the move, Manish Tiwary, vice president of Amazon India said: “We remain committed to serve the nation in its fight against Covid-19.
“As part of our efforts to support marketplace sellers during these challenging times, we are and funding and enabling sellers to opt for this Covid-19 health insurance policy for their benefit. We are working tirelessly with sellers to serve customers across India safely and we want to ensure that medical expenses is the least of their worries at this time.
“While we sincerely hope that none of the marketplace sellers need to use this, the policy ensures that if they need it, their medical expenses are taken care of through the insurance.”
