 A prominent insurance expert has called for the introduction of insurance service to foreign pilgrims coming for Haj and Umrah as part of the government’s efforts to provide them with better health services and facilities. Dr. Abdalelah Saaty, chairman of the insurance council at Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, however, said such insurance policies should not be made mandatory on pilgrims. “It will not be possible to impose insurance on all pilgrims,” Saaty told Arab News.
He said a number of Saudi companies have already expressed their desire to offer a variety of insurance policies to pilgrims, covering services such as health care, lost baggage, accommodation, air ticket and airlift of body in case of death. “Insurance is good for pilgrims as it’ll help them receive better services in addition to the services offered by the government,” Saaty pointed out. He said insurance premiums for such services must be moderate and affordable to pilgrims.
| That makes a lot of sense. That way at least there's a payoff when they're trampled in the annual stampede. |
| Travel insurance. How ... 19th century. |
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