Insurance sector would have to be brought under a complete automation and digitized system to render hassle free services and thus encourage the people about insurance.

“Now, we have made our country digitized —I Think, the insurance sector must be brought under a full automation and digital system,” she said.

She was addressing a function as the chief guest marking the observance of the “National Insurance Day” at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) here, joining virtually from her official Ganabhaban residence
in the city.

The Finance Ministry and the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) jointly organised the function. The day is being observed with the theme “Bimay Surokkito Thakle Agiye Jabo Sobai Mile” (If protected with insurance, we will advance together”.

The prime minister said that the masses would be encouraged to do insurance policies if the process of depositing the premium alongside collecting the insurance claim can be made easier using the technology.

She asked all concerned particularly the public and private insurance companies to take effective measures to create awareness among the people about doing insurance policy using the modern technologies.