Drivers of public utility vehicles will be among the first to enjoy the benefits of safer, worry-free travel through TNT SecureLoad—a revolutionary prepaid airtime load offer of Smart Communications, bundled with free accident micro-insurance in partnership with emerging market insurance player, Bima.
Unveiled during the assembly of PUV drivers at Amoranto Ampitheater in Quezon City, TNT SecureLoad aims to provide members of the transport sector access to personal accident insurance using one of the most ubiquitous tools of today—the mobile phone.
“We are happy to provide this innovative service to Filipinos. Aside from giving more value to their prepaid airtime load, our new TNT SecureLoad offers open the door to broader financial inclusion, literacy and security for the beneficiaries of this service,” said Ramon Isberto, public affairs head for PLDT Inc. and Smart.
“We are thrilled to be rolling out this service in partnership with Smart. Bima’s success in the mobile insurance space, with presence in 14 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America and a registered customer base of 24 million, is a testament to the role mobile technology can play to make insurance accessible to underserved consumers in emerging markets,” said Bima regional manager Harish Karakoti.
The built-in accident insurance service is available through Smart’s value brand TNT. “By offering a convenient way to get insurance coverage, TNT expands its services to subscribers who already enjoy our affordable call, text, and data packages. We are pleased with this partnership with BIMA, which enables us to make this service available to more mobile users,” said Joanne Hatulan, TNT marketing head.
Members of the PUV sector can avail of the load service with built-in accident insurance in three ways.
First, PUV drivers can get the TNT Trip ng Tropa SIM for P30, which comes preloaded with unlimited all-net SMS good for two days, free P50,000 personal accident death or disability benefit, and P300 daily hospital accident benefit valid for seven days.
Second, customers can subscribe to the TNT Secure70 or S70 load offer for P70. Valid for seven days, this comes with unlimited all-net SMS, 70 minutes of Smart, TNT and Sun calls, free P50,000 personal accident death or disability benefit, and P300 daily hospitalization benefit for a maximum of 30 days.
Finally, TNT Secure300 or S300 TNT load variant comes with unlimited all-net SMS, 300 minutes of Smart, TNT and Sun calls, plus 300 MB open access mobile data, with free P50,000 personal accident death benefit, and P300 daily hospitalization accident benefit. This may be availed of for as low as P300 and is good for 30 days.
Current TNT users may subscribe to SecureLoad offers by texting S70 or S300 to 4545.
“We are thankful for this new service that provides our members with access to free personal insurance coverage. This gives us additional security and helps ease our worries as we work hard for our families,” said PasangMasda national president Roberto Martin.
TNT Trip ng Tropa, which aims to benefit PUV drivers nationwide, will soon be rolled out to other sectors across the country.