In order to obtain a TENTATIVE quote for automobile insurance here in Panama, we will need the following information:
Make, model, year, current $$$ value of the vehicle, name, passport/cedula number, date of birth of the owner.
Do any of the driver's have a Panamanian driver's license? NEW CAR? If you have a proforma invoice....we can cover before you put the key in the ignition!
A study on the seismic risk of the western city of David, Panama, presented today by the Government and the World Bank, found that 35% of homes are vulnerable to an earthquake, and recommended a series of measures to minimize the impact of a possible natural disaster in the area.
Dying in Panama can be a complicated process and few Expats are prepared for the unique problems that will arise. This is not an easy article for me to write. I been called upon to help families and loved ones collect life insurance proceeds and attend to the final expenses after the death of an Expat in our country.
EXPERT OPINION
A “priceless” trend in health insurance protection.
Some International Health Insurance Companies are offering EXPERT OPINION service, “a second medical opinion from internationally renowned doctors”. To what length will you go to save your loved one or your life when something serious goes wrong and you are not sure of the diagnosis?
Bupa Latin America and the Caribbean - a division of Bupa, a leading international healthcare company - announces the launch of Expert Opinion, an exclusive second medical opinion service offered to members diagnosed with complex conditions and chronic diseases.
Here is an extract describing coverage available from a large multinational insurer here in Panama. The coverage is available within a multirisk comprehensive homeowners policy at a very competitive rate:
The homeowner's multi-risk contents package includes all the coverage of a standard fire insurance policy, as well as, personal/general and fire legal liability up to $100,000. The multi-risk package also covers Employers liability (domestic employees) up to $20,000,
Since we do not insure land, fire insurance is quoted for the "structure" based on the purchase price/appraisal or estimated reconstruction cost. Remember, in Panama we separate structure and contents policies.
The standard Panama "structure" fire insurance policy will usually include coverage for fire, explosion, lightning, earthquake, windstorm, debris removal, flood and water damage, common water damage, filtration and leaks, and other coverage.
We can cover your new car before you put the key in the ignition! In order to issue an automobile insurance policy, we will need the following information:
Interesting calculator from Northwest Mutual to give you an idea of how much time you may have left: