COVID-19 MEASURES

A proactive response to a global crisis

The global pandemic that disrupted the way of life in 2020 continues to impact individuals and businesses. The heightened economic uncertainty and evolving risk factors tested the resilience and relevance of business models across industries. Our response was swift and comprehensive, keeping in mind the safety of our employees, customers, and other stakeholders while ensuring uninterrupted operations.

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Providing medical facilities

Leveraging our resources and the expertise of our efficient team, we revived our medical aid facility to provide access to treatment and counselling. Seeing the non-uniform spread, we took a precautionary approach to contain the virus. We made monthly onsite Rapid Antigen tests and RT PCR tests mandatory for our in-house and outsourced staff.

1,650

Tests conducted since October 2020

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Ensuring safety of our stakeholders

We provided technological support and transitioned our operations to a Work From Home model. We also organised virtual sessions on wellness and mental health issues to help them cope with the stress. Provisions were made for additional holidays for employees who tested COVID-19 positive or had to take care for a family member contracting the virus.

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Accelerating digital transformation

We leveraged technology to enhance our digital connectivity, making our processes digital. This helped our customers avail our services without having to visit our offices physically. We also customised our products and services as per the changing times to provide added security to our customers.

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Addressing COVID claim settlements

As the country grappled with the COVID situation, we made every effort to ensure that our customers received the claim amount that they were entitled to, quickly and easily.

4.11 bn

COVID claims (Gross of reinsurance)

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Vaccinating our workforce

The Government of India has implemented the largest vaccination program effective from January 15, 2021. We conducted vaccination camp for our employees, their dependents and outsource staff at our head office in Natraj - Mumbai, CPC, Seawoods - Navi Mumbai. Further, we extended the vaccination facility to add staff across all SBI Life regions and branches pan India.

79.25%

Employees vaccinated