The ongoing nationwide sensitisation programme on the National Police Service Staff Group Life Insurance Scheme continued to equip officers with important information on how the scheme safeguards the welfare and financial security of their dependants.
Today, the sensitisation programmes were carried out in various areas across the country, including Machakos, Kapsowar and Garissa, where officers had the opportunity to engage directly with the National Police Service Human Resource Officers and Britam teams to gain a deeper insight into the scheme.
The sessions highlighted the Britam Trust Fund, an important financial arrangement within the scheme designed to protect insurance benefits intended for minor beneficiaries.
Officers were informed that when a claim becomes payable to a beneficiary who is below the age of majority, the funds can be placed in a Trust Fund to ensure they are safeguarded and properly managed.
Britam acts as the trustee and manages the funds according to agreed instructions to ensure the money serves its intended purpose.
Such instructions include the utilisation of the funds only for specific essential needs, such as education and medical emergencies.
The beneficiary is then able to access the full amount of the funds, together with any interest earned, once they attain the age of 23 years.
Officers were encouraged to familiarise themselves with this provision, as it ensures that insurance benefits meant for children or young dependants are protected from misuse, while also guaranteeing long-term financial support for their welfare.
The National Police Service remains committed to enhancing the welfare of its personnel by ensuring that every officer is adequately informed and empowered to access the protections provided under the National Police Service Staff Group Life Insurance Scheme.
By Anthony Solly
