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Coronavirus claims have not moved up significantly: Bajaj Allianz's CEO

Tapan Singhel, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, in an interview with Subrata Panda, speaks about the company's business during the lockdown.

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Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance said, "in the lockdown period, the number of health claims has reduced. And, the Covid claims have not moved up significantly."

Subrata Panda Mumbai

6 min read Last Updated : May 05 2020 | 12:30 AM IST

Non-life insurers have seen their businesses drop in March due to Covid-19, and face uncertainty in the coming months, given the current environment. Tapan Singhel, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, in an interview with Subrata Panda, speaks about the company’s business during the lockdown. Edited excerpts:

Covid-19 has caused huge disruptions in all the sectors, including insurance. How is the company coping up with the disruptions?

We had gone into work from home before the lockdown was announced and we were fully prepared. We have issued around 1.7 million policies in the lockdown

Topics : Coronavirus Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance life insurance industry insurance plans Health Insurance

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