Zomato Introduces 'Maternity Insurance Plan' for Female Delivery Partners

Zomato, the popular online food delivery platform, has unveiled a comprehensive maternity insurance plan for its female delivery partners. This insurance coverage encompasses all expenses related to pregnancy, including childbirth and maternity complications. It aims to provide assurance and financial security to female delivery partners and their families, according to the company.

Rakesh Ranjan, CEO of Food Delivery at Zomato, emphasized their commitment to the welfare and financial security of their gig workers, stating, "By introducing comprehensive maternity insurance for gig workers, we are looking at providing extra support during our partners' journey to motherhood, reinforcing our dedication to their welfare and financial security, thereby helping them meet their needs every step of the way."

Zomato has collaborated with digital insurance provider ACKO to offer this maternity insurance. The insurance coverage is available to female delivery partners who have completed 1000 deliveries on the Zomato platform and have been active for the last 60 days as of the date of intimation for the maternity insurance plan.

The comprehensive coverage includes both normal and cesarean deliveries for up to two children, as well as maternity complications such as miscarriage and abortion. This insurance plan provides up to Rs 25,000 for normal delivery, up to Rs 40,000 for cesarean sections, and up to Rs 40,000 in case of maternity complications such as miscarriage and abortion.