Most every company issuing auto insurance in Panama offers emergency roadside attention for accidents and breakdowns.

The purpose of this article is to remind everyone who drives in our very "special" traffic to put the Roadside Assistance stickers on their windshields. If you suffer a mechanical breakdown, flat tire or collision...a call to your insurance company's "asistencia vial" service will bring help. READ MORE and print this article!

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Here's our experience:

We didn't realize / remember that ours did, but when we returned from a trip to the States and found a flat tire smiling back at us, we called Kevin for a suggestion. That's when he told us to look on our insurance documents for the phone number. The guy was there in a flash.

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This was posted to the "Altos de Maria" Yahoo Discussion Group

Auto Insurance ... My View
Posted by: "Bob Askew" rtaskew@yahoo.com rtaskew
Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:18 am (PST)

First ... I want to say that I am no expert on auto insurance in Panama; however I am a careful observer, and I have experienced first-hand insurance issues and claims here.

I've been living here full-time (with a car) for over 3 years and have had my cars insured with Kevin Bradley.

Kevin is also a friend; we grew up together in the former Canal Zone. After he went to Texas A&M, he returned to Panama and has been here doing insurance since the early 70's -- first with the US military and Americans working with the canal, and then mostly Panamanians and now he's doing a lot of Expat business.

Me? ... I did a military career, retired and moved back here to live.

Just watching and observing Kevin do business and deal with clients, I have gotten a bit of an insight into how some of this works:

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Interesting article by Michael Lamb for international travelers and Expats:

http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/97/health_insurance.html

My friend and client Coley Hudgins has written a great article about the trend towards medical treatment outside the USA:

http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/20070118190607334

A site that could help with a new you for 2007
by Ian Hughes

2 January 2007 - So the fog of New Year’s Eve is probably lifting a little easier today and all those good intentions and bold words are coming back to haunt.

If you’ve said you’re going to take better care of yourself in 2007 this is a good place to start.

A collection of informative articles aimed at improving general health and wellbeing, prepared by medical professionals. You may think that it’s going to be a thinly-veiled attempt by Bupa to recruit new members, but the fitness programmes, and in particular the running section, are well put-together and easy to follow without being at all condescending.

This could be the first click on the way to a fitter, healthier 2007.

www.bupa.co.uk/health_information

With the recent occurrence of a large "Waterspout" in the vicinity of Punta Paitilla/Pacifica on Christmas Day, I have been asked to express an opinion about the coverage available in the average Panama Fire policy. Driving down Via Brazil that afternoon, I couldn't believe my eyes as I witnessed this "monster" move near Paitilla. If your policy has "extended coverage", the "windstorm" optional risk should pay for damages caused by wind (vendaval), Hurricane (Huracan), Tornado, or Waterspout (Tromba Marina). For coverage to protect your property call Kevin 322-1603 or Carmen 322-1605 More...

A great article by Mike Horrell with pics of the Christmas Day "Waterspout" off of Punta Paitilla/Punta Pacifica! For coverage to protect you from this event, call Kevin 322-1603 or Carmen 322-1605.

http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/20061226065848271

There is much more to Panama than its famous and important Canal. This international crossroad is a great place to live.

http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/20061216161417197

Eight out of ten people think that moving abroad was the best decision they ever made.

The findings come following a survey of BUPA International members from around the world on their views on being an expatriate.

Paula Covey, head of marketing for BUPA International, said: "These findings, which come a year after BUPA International almost doubled in size, are in line with the growth we are seeing as more people choose to make another country their home.
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