MetLife Makes First Claim Settlement of the Nepal Earthquake
April 28 2015 - 12:07PM
Business Wire
MetLife Nepal made the first life insurance claims settlement
for the victim of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on
April 25th 2015. The claim was intimated by telephone to the
MetLife office and settled on the same day. The policy-owner
deceased after the building collapsed due to the earthquake in
Chisapani.
The Chairman of Insurance Board Dr. Fatta Bahadur KC handed over
the insurance claim cheque to the beneficiary at MetLife Nepal’s
Head Office in Pulchowk, Lalitpur. Speaking on the occasion, he
emphasized the importance of life insurance during such
catastrophic event. He also appreciated the efforts of MetLife for
proactive and speedy settlement of the claim.
MetLife has temporarily opened a help desk service for its
policy holders for any claims or policy related assistance at the
premises of their Head Office in Pulchowk. Policy holders who want
to make claims can visit MetLife Head Office for further
assistance. They can also call hotline 9751056520.
Also, MetLife Foundation announced that it is making a
contribution of US$250,000 to International Medical Corps’ Nepal
Earthquake Fund, which is already at work on the ground providing
vital relief supplies to those in need, lifesaving healthcare
services to the survivors of the earthquake and critical training
to medical first responders.
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET), through its subsidiaries and
affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance
companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global
provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset
management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife
has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market
positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe
and the Middle East. For more information, visit
www.metlife.com.
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