Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has introduced online instant purchase for the Travel Takaful plan, underwritten by Damaan Islamic Insurance Company (Beema) and distributed by QIB.
With the new functionality, QIB’s customers can “conveniently purchase Travel Takaful plan through the bank’s website - www.qib.com.qa – by using their debit or credit card instantly, at any time, from the comfort of their home or office”, QIB has said in a press statement.
The comprehensive multi-trip Travel Takaful plans are offered by Beema. The plan provides a wealth of coverages and benefits to ensure that QIB customers have “complete peace of mind during their travel”, the statement notes.
Customers who purchase the QIB Takaful Travel plan enjoy travel benefits such as compensation in case of lost/delayed baggage, delay in departures, or in the event of lost passports, national IDs and driving licences.  
A key benefit is the coverage of medical expenses incurred abroad, including hospital and surgical costs, dental emergencies as well as a variety of different emergencies and needs that can occur when travelling.
 “The Shariah-compliant Travel Takaful plans are developed and constantly improved as part of our continued commitment to ensure that our customers’ needs are recognised and supported at all times, considering that they are travelling frequently throughout the year,” said D Anand, general manager of QIB’s Personal Banking Group.
“With the new instant online purchase functionality, customers don’t need to visit a branch to take out a policy, but can do so from their home or office. This simplified approach reflects our dedication to providing the highest quality service and convenience to our customers,” he concluded.