PARNELL Assurance PNG donated a Suzuki Jimny vehicle to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) to enhance the delivery of insurance services to police members.
The presentation took place last Sunday at the national police headquarters in Konedobu, Port Moresby.
The new vehicle was specifically designated for the insurance section of the RPNGC’s human resource management directorate.
It was intended to assist the team in managing logistical tasks and providing more effective support to constabulary members.
Acting assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for human resource, Gaiwary Tinga, explained that the vehicle would be vital for assisting members travelling from outside centres for medical care.
“There were times when our members arrived at odd hours and need transport between the airport, hospital, or accommodation.
“Having a dedicated vehicle would greatly improve our ability to provide timely assistance,” ACP Tinga said.
He further noted that mobility was essential for efficient service delivery, particularly when considering PNG’s weather, road conditions and law and order challenges.
Parnell Assurance has served as the constabulary’s health insurer for the past three years.
Under the current arrangement, the company covers 80 per cent of medical costs, while members contribute the remaining 20 per cent.
Parnell Assurance executive officer Johnson Rajan said during the handover that the donation was intended to ease the specific logistical challenges faced by the insurance team.
In response, Tinga acknowledged the ongoing relationship between the two organisations.
“Parnell Assurance has been a strong partner over the past three years, and we thank them for understanding our needs and continuing to support the constabulary,” he said.
