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Sanlam Uganda comes on board as travel insurance partner for Uganda Olympic team

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David GOMBE

The Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) has on Wednesday officially unveiled Sanlam Uganda as the official travel partner of Team Uganda to the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games scheduled to take place from July 24 – August 9, 2021.

Sanlam Uganda, one of the leading insurance has today partnered with UOC to provide travel
insurance to 34members of Team Uganda who will be representing Uganda to Olympic Games in
Japan.

The insurance cover is valued at USD 400,000 per person to cater for COVID 19 situations,
theft of loss of property, demise, and any other travel related incidences that may occur.

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This move is intended to boost the confidence of the team throughout their stay and participation in
the Olympic Games.

Gary Corbit the CEO of Sanlam explains that

“The outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic has led to a lot of uncertainties.
However at Sanlam we choose to look at the brighter side, the side that reflects our bold proposition of live with confidence, a welcome encouragement to all our stakeholders.”

The President of the Uganda Olympic Committee and the Chairman of the National Council of Sports, Dr. Donald Rukare applauded Sanlam Uganda for the support

“I thank Sanlam Uganda for the generous support towards Team Uganda and this is a timely support considering the current situation of the pandemic which is costly.”

We are optimistic that our participants will e a successful event.” Stated Rukare.

This the first time a travel insurance partner has come on board to support team Uganda to the Games. Sanlam also join Absa Bank Uganda and Lato Milk who are the other sponsors for the Olympic team.

Team Uganda will be represented by 26 Athletes from Athletics, Boxing, Rowing
and Swimming at the global games in Tokyo.

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