{
  "id": 6828932,
  "title": "KOKO and Ceylinco Insurance introduce Sri Lanka’s first medical insurance offering",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/koko-and-ceylinco-insurance-introduce-sri-lankas-first-medical",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:45:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/koko-and-ceylinco-insurance-introduce-sri-lankas-first-medical-insurance-offering/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sri Lanka's leading Buy Now, Pay Later platform, KOKO, has collaborated with Ceylinco General Insurance to launch the nation's inaugural customized medical insurance plan specifically tailored for its user base. This marks the first instance of a partnership between the fintech and insurance industries in Sri Lanka, combining Ceylinco General Insurance's extensive experience in health insurance with KOKO's deep understanding of its customer demographic. The customized policy aims to provide a comprehensive medical protection solution that aligns with the digital habits and financial circumstances of KOKO users. Unlike a generic health insurance product adapted for a specific platform, this offering is a unique value package developed exclusively for KOKO customers, prioritizing ease of access, affordability, and integration into their existing digital journey. The policy offers up to USD 40,000 in coverage, providing substantial protection against hospitalization, treatment expenses, and significant medical costs.",
  "summary": "KOKO, Sri Lanka’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform, has partnered with Ceylinco General Insurance to introduce Sri Lanka’s first customised medical insurance offering designed exclusively around the needs of KOKO customers. The partnership marks a first for Sri Lanka’s fintech and insurance sectors, bringing together Ceylinco General Insurance’s decades of expertise in health […]",
  "key_points": [
    "KOKO partners with Ceylinco General Insurance for first medical insurance in Sri Lanka",
    "Customized policy offers up to USD 40,000 coverage for KOKO users",
    "Combines fintech and insurance expertise for digital-first healthcare solution"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}