Foodpanda boosts delivery-partners' insurance package

In its bid to boost the safety and security of its delivery partners, Foodpanda Logistics has forged a partnership with global insurance provider Chubb.

Under the aforementioned team-up, Foodpanda Logistics delivery partners will be given a an improved comprehensive insurance coverage.

“This move aims to provide greater peace of mind and security for our Ka-pandas who tirelessly deliver food to customers everyday,” Foodpanda Logistics President Lhecks De Castro was quoted as saying.

Boasting that the package will go “beyond their existing protections,” the enhanced insurance program will have an extended coverage period.

According to Foodpanda Logistics, delivery partners will be safeguarded throughout the entire duration of their work session, offering them protection from unforeseen accidents that could occur while they are on the road.

“Previously, delivery partners were only covered while handling live orders. Now, aside from covering accidents, medical expenses, burial costs, and daily hospital income, the new insurance coverage protects them during their entire delivery session,” De Castro noted.

Aside from Chubb Foodpanda Logistics has also collaborated with Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to encourage delivery partners to access government-mandated healthcare benefits as individual contractors.

The said support, among others, is being introduced to delivery partners around the country through the pandaPatrol: Hub on Wheels, a foodpanda-branded bus that visits different provinces and cities to engage with delivery partners.

“This partnership with Chubb is only one of our ways to show our shared commitment to the safety and well-being of delivery partners,” De Castro, noted. “With this comprehensive coverage, we aim to provide our Ka-pandas with the reassurance they deserve while they continue to deliver customer orders and support their families.”

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