President calls for better awareness about insurance services

Islamabad: President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for better awareness among the people to utilize insurance services.

Addressing a seminar titled 'Importance of awareness and technology in insurance industry' organized by the Federal Insurance Ombudsman Secretariat in Islamabad on Thursday, the President appreciated the efforts of the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat in ensuring the protection of the interests of insurance policyholders and promoting the development of the insurance industry.

He said the Federal Insurance Ombudsman is offering efficient alternate dispute resolution service which reduces the burden on the courts and also saves people from hectic and time taking court proceedings.

Arif Alvi urged the insurance service providers to offer the latest and most secure services to the people so that they can confide in the insurance industry.

Earlier, Federal Insurance Ombudsman Dr. Muhammad Khawar Jameel briefed the participants of the seminar about the performance of the office in addressing complaints of insurance policyholders against insurance companies.