Ghanaian playwright and poet, Chief Moomen, has called on insurance companies to roll out packages that suit creative people.
Speaking in an interview with Citi News‘ Kwame Dadzie, Moomen said because most creatives don’t work in the formal sector, it is difficult for them to get support from financial institutions.
He noted that one of the ways people in showbiz would also live comfortably is for the financial companies to create flexible insurance packages for them.
“One of the insurance companies can say they are creating special products for those in the creative arts business. Those of us the arts don’t have monthly income but if our financial institutions can be smart and develop insurance policies that suit our income flow, it be of a great benefit,” he said.
His admonition comes on the back of the recent discussion on how most entertainers retire in penury, with others dying paupers.
The Wogbejeke playwright intimated that even though a lot of artists are now investing in other avenues, having corporate Ghana include them in their plans will help push the arts further.
In the meantime, the Musicians Union of Ghana has signed an agreement with SIC Life Company Limited for a group life insurance policy for its members nationwide.
The insurance package is to provide members of the Union who subscribe to the scheme with a comprehensive set of benefits when the need arises.
These include a death benefit, temporary or permanent disability payments, loss of a spouse, and critical illness benefits.
Hopefully, Ghana Actors Guild and other arts associations partner with other insurance companies for a similar cause.
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By: Kwame Dadzie | Ghana Weekend
