Insurance

Crop Parametric Takaful

Introducing revolutionary Agriculture offering: Crop Parametric Takaful. This innovative solution provides hassle-free crop insurance for JazzCash users through the Jazz Cash Application. It employs a predefined weather index to ensure equitable payouts, simplifying the claims process and bypassing intricate procedures. Empowering farmers with reliable protection, Crop Parametric Takaful redefines agricultural insurance for the future.

Benefits:

    • Weather Forecasts
    • Crop Advisory
    • Financial Security in case of calamity
    • Shariah Compliant
    • Weather Index Tracking
    • Hassle Free Claim Process

Product

The collaboration between Salaam Takaful Limited and JazzCash is a big step in Pakistan’s digital finance and insurance innovation. Together, we’re reshaping the insurance industry, focusing on farmers’ unique needs.

Our hybrid crop coverage combines parametric protection. This shields farmers from high temperatures, heavy rain, locust attacks, and floods. By using this approach, we ensure robust and comprehensive coverage for farmers nationwide.

Contribution Amount per Acre: Rs 1500/year

The coverage structure is:

Peril-Rainfall (Annual) Return Period Payout when the parameter is met (per acre)
1 in 75 PKR 5,000
Peril-Heat Return Period
1 in 75 PKR 5,000
Peril-Locust Attack Return Perio
Calamity Declaration PKR 5,000
Peril-Flood Return Period
Calamity Declaration PKR 5,000
Total Payout (per acre) PKR 20,000

The takaful coverage shall become payable with regards to maximum temperature and annual accumulation of rainfall when the threshold is met in the covered region.

In case of a loss to the Participant’s Crop due to locust attack or flood, the takaful coverage shall become payable provided when:

  • The loss sustained in the affected area and resulted in the actual yield being less than 50% of the reference yield of that area.
  • That the said crop is situated in an area declared as calamity affected by the Government (competent authority)

Takaful Coverage is also subject to.

I. The declaration is notified in the gazette.

EXCLUSIONS REGARDING THE PRODUCT

The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this Policy to the Participant in connection with or in respect of any events incurred from:

  • a. Ionizing radiations or contaminations by radioactivity from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel; or
  • b. The radioactive, toxic, explosive, or other hazardous properties of any explosive nuclear assembly or nuclear component thereof.

The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this Policy in connection with or in respect of any events whatsoever incurred by any Participant in connection with or in respect of any event leading to diminished agricultural or non-agricultural output/yield, or increased operational costs, howsoever caused, other than event(s) covered in the Policy Schedule within a specific coverable area and time period stated in the Policy Schedule.

Riots, Strike, Malicious Damage, Acts of Terrorism, Loss or damage, cost or expenses of whatsoever nature directly or indirectly caused by, resulting from or in connection with any action taken in controlling, preventing, suppressing or in any way relating to such action taken in respect of any act of terrorism shall be excluded.

War, war-like operations, act of foreign enemy, invasion of territory or any part thereof, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, civil commotion, military or usurped power, or loot or pillage in connection with the foregoing, seizure, capture, confiscation, arrests, restraints, and detainment by order of any governments or any other authority.

The Company shall not be liable to compensate for the loss incurred due to the Farmer’s/Participant’s negligence.

Takaful will not be valid if covered agricultural land is not cultivated or cultivated with any crop other than the one mentioned in Policy Schedule.

Consequential losses of any kind, by way of loss of profit, business interruption, market loss or otherwise and/or any other legal liability of any kind.

Duration of the insurance is 1 year from the date of enrollment

The insurance company can withhold claim disbursement until any outstanding contribution is settled in full

LIMIT OF LIABILITY:

The maximum limit of liability of the Company for all claims would be 300% of the contribution received.

What is Crop Parametric Takaful?

Crop Parametric Takaful is a type of crop islamic insurance that pays out a claim based on a predetermined weather index, rather than on the actual yield or loss of the covered crop.

Who can get Crop Parametric Takaful?

Crop Parametric Takaful is available to all Jazz Cash customers who own crop land. We extend our services to empower and support individuals engaged in agriculture, ensuring that they have access to the benefits and protection provided by our innovative takaful solution.

Why Crop Parametric Takaful?

Crop Parametric Takaful provides a lot more than just Takaful (insurance) including:

  • Crop Advisory
  • Weather Monitoring
  • Weather Forecast

What sets us apart is our unique coverage, which provides hassle-free payouts throughout the farming season, eliminating the need for farmers to file claims. Our parametric-based approach ensures efficiency and convenience for farmers, empowering them to mitigate risks and protect their livelihoods effectively.

What perils are covered under Crop Parametric Takaful?

  • Excess Rainfall
  • Heat
  • Locust Attack
  • Flood

What is the contribution (premium) for Crop Parametric Takaful?

The contribution for Crop Parametric Takaful is PKR 1,500 per acre.

What is the sum covered (sum insured) for Crop Parametric Takaful?

The sum covered is PKR 20,000 per acre.

Are there any deductibles?

No, there are no deductibles on the claim payouts.

How do I get Crop Parametric Takaful?

Getting Crop Parametric Takaful is a simple 5-step only procedure:

  1. Go to the Insurance section in the Jazz Cash Application
  2. Select Crop Insurance
  3. Provide ‘Customer’ and ‘Farm’ Information
  4. Confirm Subscription
  5. Your coverage will be activated.

What is the duration of the coverage?

The duration of the coverage is one year.

What is the refund policy for Crop Parametric Takaful?

The refund policy is as defined below:

Duration Refund
Within 14 days of inception of cover 100% contribution
Beyond 14 days of inception of cover: Nil

Locations Covered?

Location Province
BADIN SINDH
CHAPPAR SINDH
DADU SINDH
DIGRI SINDH
DURRES SINDH
GHOTKI SINDH
HYDERABAD SINDH
JACOBABAD SINDH
JAMSHORO SINDH
Jhelum SINDH
KANDHKOT SINDH
KARACHI SINDH
KASHMOR SINDH
KHAIRPUR SINDH
KHIPRO SINDH
KOTRI SINDH
Kashmore SINDH
LARKANA SINDH
MATLI SINDH
MEHAR SINDH
MIRPUR MATHELO SINDH
MIRPURKHAS SINDH
MITHI SINDH
MORO SINDH
Matiari SINDH
NAUSHAHRO FEROZE SINDH
NAWABSHAH SINDH
NORIABAD SINDH
SAKRAN SINDH
SEHWAN SINDH
SHAHDADKOT SINDH
SHAHDADPUR SINDH
SHANGAR SINDH
SHIKARPUR SINDH
SUJAWAL SINDH
SUKKUR SINDH
Sanghar SINDH
Sujjawal SINDH
T.M. KHAN SINDH
T.M. KHAN SINDH
TANDO ADAM SINDH
THARPARKER SINDH
THATTA SINDH
Tando Muhammad Khan SINDH
TandoAllahyar SINDH
Tharparkar SINDH
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