IPEC embarks on corporate social responsibility pr...

IPEC embarks on corporate social responsibility programme to benefit the elderly

Zim Now Writer

The Insurance and Pensions Commission’s five-day medical outreach programme held in Matabeleland province last week has seen about 700 elderly people receiving free medical assistance.

The programme, held between March 13-17, was conducted across the country assisting the elderly above 55 years as well as road accident victims.

IPEC partnered with the National Social Security Authority, Old Mutual Life Assurance Company, Insurance Council of Zimbabwe, Nyaradzo Life Assurance Company, Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds, Life Offices Association, Minerva Risk Advisors, Mining Industry Pension Fund, Zimnat Life Assurance Company and Mpilo Central Hospital in the initiative.

Lloyd Gumbo, who is the IPEC public relations manager, said the programme was a success.

“We are spearheading this medical outreach in collaboration with our partners as part of our corporate social responsibility. We have a team of doctors and nurses who are conducting medical consultations for the elderly from 55 years and above as well as road accident victims.

“We have completed the programme in Matabeleland South Province, but we are mobilising resources so that we can reach all provinces this year. A total of 685 elderly people in the province received assistance,” he said.

In Matebaleland, areas that were covered included Nare Business Centre, Jahunda Terminus, Ntephe Business Centre and Nkashe ward centre in Gwanda as well as Maphisa Growth Point football grounds in Matobo.

The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is a statutory body established in terms of the Insurance and Pensions Commission Act [Chapter 24:21], to regulate the insurance and pensions industry with the objective of developing the industry for the protection of insurance policyholders and pension fund members’ interests.

IPEC regulates short-and-long term insurance, Private Occupational Pension Schemes and the Individual Pensions Policies.