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Free Malaysia Today
24-04-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Tune Protect and Ticket2U unveil Ticket Refund Insurance
With Ticket Refund Insurance, eventgoers who are unexpectedly unable to attend an event, can receive a full refund. (Envato Elements pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Tune Protect Malaysia, a leading digital insurer, has partnered with Ticket2U, the country's premier ticketing platform, to introduce Ticket Refund Insurance for events in Malaysia. This partnership sets a new benchmark in event protection by providing greater financial security and peace of mind for ticket buyers. The comprehensive plan covers tickets for a wide range of events, including conferences, marathons, runs, concerts, festivals, and sports tournaments, ensuring ticket holders receive a full refund if unforeseen circumstances prevent them from attending. This initiative reinforces Tune Protect's commitment to delivering customer-centric solutions and enhancing the overall event experience. Covering a comprehensive range of unexpected situations, Ticket Refund Insurance protects attendees from disruptions such as medical emergencies, accidental death, home emergencies like fire or burglary, natural disasters, and sudden unemployment, ensuring that ticket buyers are not financially burdened. The coverage also extends to road accidents, vehicle breakdowns on the way to the event, as well as other unforeseen circumstances*. Jubin Mehta, chief executive officer of Tune Protect Malaysia, said: 'The launch of Ticket Refund Insurance is a game-changer for eventgoers, giving them the confidence to book tickets without the fear of the unexpected disrupting their plans. He added that the innovative protection plan reinforced their commitment to making insurance simple, seamless and accessible to everyone. 'With event attendance on the rise, we are ensuring that customers can fully enjoy their favourite events stress-free, knowing they have a reliable safety net in place,' said Jubin. Meanwhile YC Chia, managing director of Ticket2U Sdn Bhd, said: 'At Ticket2U, we are focused on elevating the ticketing experience, and Ticket Refund Insurance marks a significant step towards setting a new industry standard.' He explained that the protection gives ticket buyers greater assurance, knowing they are covered if the unexpected happens, while also reinforcing trust between event organisers and attendees. 'By reducing financial risk and making ticket purchases more secure, we are enhancing confidence in event attendance and supporting a more dynamic, worry-free event experience for all,' Chia added. For sports enthusiasts, Sports PA (Personal Accident Insurance) is available as an optional add-on, providing financial protection for accidental injuries sustained during sports-related events, ensuring peace of mind while staying active. Jubin added: 'By embedding protection seamlessly into the event ticketing journey, Ticket2U and Tune Protect are setting a new industry standard for consumer protection against unexpected events while enhancing overall customer experience with greater confidence and ease.' Available to all Ticket2U customers purchasing event tickets, this form of insurance covers a wide range of events, including concerts, sports matches, exhibitions and festivals at only 5% of the ticket price. Purchasing Ticket Refund Insurance is quick and effortless. Here's what an eventgoer has to do: Select an event ticket on Ticket2U. Opt-in for 'Ticket Refund Insurance' at checkout. Complete the purchase, and coverage is automatically activated. The claims process is equally seamless: Submit a claim directly to Tune Protect with the required documentation. Claims are processed, and eligible refunds are issued promptly. For more information on Ticket Refund Insurance, visit this website and click the 'Read More' button on eligible event pages. *As outlined in the policy terms.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
HSL launches two-day training programme ‘QUICK' for contract workers in Visakhapatnam
A two-day quality improvement and compliance knowledge (QUICK) training programme was inaugurated at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) here on Wednesday. The HSL Director (shipbuilding) Capt. Venkateswarlu, who inaugurated it, encouraged participants to develop quality in workmanship across all streams of shipbuilding, and said that the programme is being conducted in bilingual language by in-house experts for the benefit of the workmen The programme aims at benefiting approximately 2,000 contract workmen, enhancing their capabilities in shipbuilding technology, HSL CMD commodore Hemant Khatri, said in his message. He said that contractor workmen are the backbone of HSL's operations, and by empowering them with the right skills, they are building a stronger, more efficient, and more effective workforce, which will contribute to the nation's maritime might. This initiative is another step towards motivating and supporting HSL's contract workmen, following the institution of Group Personal Accident Insurance policy. HSL is committed to continuing such trainings throughout the year, he added.
