Safra members get 12 months' free insurance, other goodies for SG60

Free insurance for a year is among the slew of SG60 goodies for national servicemen and their families, as the nation celebrates its 60th year.

- Shermaine Ang

Underwritten by Singlife, the 12-month personal accident insurance plan will provide $50,000 in coverage for Safra members, their spouses and children.

This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Defence and Safra president Zaqy Mohamad on March 16 at the Safra Family Day Out held at Rainforest Wild Asia. The event drew more than 1,500 Safra members and their families, who visited the newly opened attraction at a discounted rate.

"For nearly 60 years... NSmen have been a very important pillar of Singapore's Total Defence," Mr Zaqy said.

"This is one way Safra looks to enhance their offerings to recognise our NSmen for their efforts, and certainly to their families, for supporting their efforts on the ground as they serve the country."

Named Safra Family Care, the free 12-month insurance plan is a collaboration between Safra and Professional Investment Advisory Services, a subsidiary of Singlife.

Under the plan, Safra members, their spouses and children are entitled to a lump sum payout of $50,000 each upon accidental death or accidental total and permanent disability.