SRI LANKA
An unique insurance policy linked to growing teak trees has been launched by Ceylinco Insurance, a Sri Lankan insurance company. A policyholder of Ruk Rekawaranaya (protection of trees) reaps several benefits: as a leaseholder of a plot with 25 teak trees; and as a profitsharer when the policy matures. Besides, full life insurance payments are assured.
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