A recent Fire/Explosion affected the top floors of an apartment /condo building in the Carrasquilla district of Panama City. Several residents were seriously injured and there was extensive damage to the structure and contents. Cement does burn;
Emergency numbers: : Police 104; Fire 103; Health 911
Authorities are not allowing the residents of the condo to return to their apartments and have declared the building unsafe!
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/explosion-victims-may-remain-homeless
This is a link to check your driving record here in Panama. You will need to have your drivers license handy to submit the control number (small numbers on lower right side):
In UnityDucruet, we may cover your pet for medical services/treatment due to an accident.
If you purchase a multi-risk contents policy for your condo or house, the pets are covered for Vet services (including surgery), medication and hospital expenses up to $1,000. These expenses must be incurred as a result of an accident to the pet while inside the insured residence. Coverage is also available for pets involved in automobile related accidents.
A very positive report about Panama's Insurance Industry: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181214005514/en/Best%E2%80%99s-Market-Segment-Report-Panama-Insurance-Industry
Earthquake coverage is included in Panama Fire Insurance policies. We separate "structure" and "contents" policies that usually include coverage for fire, explosion, lightning, EARTHQUAKE, windstorm, Debris removal, flood and water damage, filtration/leaks, and more.
Effective June18, 2018 the ATTT authorities will be able to verify the validity of insurance policies through a compulsory traffic accident insurance Platform (SOAT).
The "minor accident " form is available on line. The law has been enacted, but for the moment I recommend that you do not move the vehicle until your Insurance Company "roadside assistance" representative arrives at the scene to guide you.
Here is the link to the new "minor accident form" to be used in the event of a no-fault type of collision:
To be safe and legal while driving an auto in Panama, you must keep the following documents in your vehicle:
1. A current copy of the vehicle registration (registro unico vehicular)
2. A current copy of your auto insurance policy ( you should verify that the policy has been registered to the SOAT) site.