Indigenous Insurance firm, Star Assurance has partnered with oil marketing firm, Total Ghana to deepen insurance penetration in Ghana

This collaboration between the two firms is aimed at selling motor insurance and related products to commercial drivers especially members of the Total Troxi Club.

To facilitate this process, Star Assurance will set up point of sales at various at various Total Service stations in addition to its existing branches to serve the Troxi Club members and other Total card bearers.

Speaking at the launch, Executive Director of Star Assurance, Boatemaa Baffour-Awuah said the initiative is to bring insurance closer to drivers.

 “We believe the coming together of Star Assurance and Total Petroleum Ghana will bring far reaching added value to our cherished customers and patrons thereby enriching their lives” she added.

Also, Sales and Marketing Manager of Total Ghana, Laurent Gouy expressed joy at the initiative which will make acquiring insurance very easy for commercial drivers.

He noted that, it will be rolled out in 25 Total Service Stations in Accra and clients will enjoy free fuel based on the type of insurance product purchased.

“Total will continue to offer customers the best through quality and innovative products and services and work tirelessly to ensure that our service stations provide a one-stop destination for all your needs” he stated.

Mr. Gouy urged commercial drivers to join the Total Troxi Club and also signed up for the Star Assurance Motor insurance policy to enjoy the free packages.

For his part, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Michael Kofi Andoh commended Star Assurance and Total Ghana for the initiative.

He urged other organization to emulate their example and roll out such initiatives to help increase the rate of insurance penetration in the country.

Mr Andoh called on motorists to ensure the verify the authenticity of products to ensure they are not short-changed.