HUTCH marks first in Sri Lanka with free travel insurance on roaming plans

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From left: Hutch International Business – Manager Seynthan Thirumagan, Head of International Business Mushtaq Munsoordeen, CEO Saumitra Gupta, AIBL Managing Director/CEO/Principal Officer Nihal Handunge, Executive Director Mahesh De Alwis, Head of Corporate and Special Projects Wasana Dharmasena, and Allianz Insurance Senior Manager Menaka S. Gunasekara

Hutch Sri Lanka has raised the bar for travellers once again by introducing free travel insurance for all its roaming customers, an initiative that uniquely combines roaming convenience with comprehensive travel protection. This move ensures Hutch customers remain both connected and protected when travelling abroad.

With a global roaming footprint spanning 150+ destinations, Hutch roaming packages already deliver unbeatable value, offering customers up to 50% savings compared to market alternatives. The new travel insurance benefit further enhances this proposition, covering a wide range of eventualities such as loss of baggage, hospital expenses, accidents, illness, personal liability, and trip delays. This protection is offered in collaboration with Assetline Insurance Brokers Ltd., (AIBL), the David Peiris Group’s insurance arm and Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest insurance broker, together with Allianz Insurance, reinforcing customer confidence in choosing Hutch as their ideal travel companion.

Catering to today’s flexible travel needs, Hutch offers a wide range of roaming packages based on trip duration. The most popular choice is the 10GB weekly plan, now bundled with free travel insurance cover of $ 5,000, giving travellers unmatched value and absolute peace of mind. The plans can be seamlessly activated and monitored through the Hutch Self-Care App, ensuring customers have full control throughout their journey. New customers can also easily join the network by ordering a SIM online at www.hutch.lk, where an eSIM can be downloaded instantly or a physical SIM delivered directly to their door. Connections are also available through authorised merchant outlets island-wide.

Hutch ’s ability to deliver such unmatched roaming offering is powered by the strength of its parent company, CK Hutchison Holdings. As a Fortune 500 conglomerate with deep roots in telecommunications across Europe and Asia, CKHH brings a vast global footprint to the table. Enabling HUTCH to offer the best roaming rates and exclusive deals for Sri Lankans traveling abroad, unmatched by any local operator.

Hutch Head of International Business Mushtaq Munsoordeen said: “Through this pioneering initiative, Hutch is redefining the travel experience for our customers. We are not only helping them stay connected affordably across the globe, but also safeguarding their journeys with a level of protection never before offered by a telecom provider in Sri Lanka. Backed by CKHH Global’s immense network strength and partnerships, we continue to deliver world-class innovation and value that truly make a difference.”