Kathmandu, Jan. 9
Nepal Association of Financial Journalists
(NAFIJ) has arranged group accident insurance coverage worth Rs. 165 million
for its 235 members and advisors of the organisation.
To implement this scheme – insurance
coverage of Rs. 700,000 per member, NAFIJ signed an agreement with Sagarmatha
Lumbini Insurance (SALICO) and Siddartha Premier Insurance on Wednesday.
The agreement was signed by Chunki Chhetry,
CEO of SALICO, Birendra Bahadur Baidawar, CEO of Siddhartha Insurance, and NAFIJ
President Menuka Karki.
Under the agreement, each NAFIJ member is
insured for Rs. 700,000 to mitigate risks associated with their professional
field activities. Speaking on the occasion, Karki said that journalists work
under challenging conditions, and this insurance ensures support in the
unfortunate event of an accident.
Likewise, Chhetry expressed confidence that
the group accident insurance would enhance journalists’ safety and contribute
to the dissemination of reliable information.
Similarly, Baidawar said that the insurance
arrangement would motivate journalists to undertake field assignments with
greater confidence.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 10 January 2025.
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