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In December of 2003, I moved to Panama after many visits to this country in the previous two years. After witnessing the traffic in Panama City, I knew I needed automobile insurance before I ever considered getting under the wheel. I approached Kevin Bradley (who came with many high recommendations) regarding my insurance needs. He promptly took care of my needs with adequate coverage at the most competitive rates....

Born and raised in Panama, I have been attending to the insurance needs of the Panama-English speaking community for over 35 years. A graduate of Texas A&M University '69, I am a fully licensed Panama Insurance Broker and a longtime member of the American Chamber of Commerce of Panama and Industry of Panama + National College of Insurance Brokers of Panama. I am also a member of the Elks Lodge 1414 in Balboa and Summit Golf resort.

It is my opinion that TERM insurance is the best life insurance for most occasions. While term life insurance rates in Panama are still on the high side, they are considerably lower than Whole Life or Universal Life products. As part of the Mortgage/loan contract, banks and other lending institutions will require life insurance from a Panama licensed insurance company (will not accept your USA, Canada life policy as a guarantee). More...

From EXPATS IN PANAMA "Expat Friendly Businesses" http://www.expatsinpanama.com/exptfrndlyins.html

Following our mayor, Juan Carlos Navarro's eloquent welcome to the Expat visitor/attendees, I was invited to speak to the group about "Insurance in Panama". The response was warm, friendly and based on the questions I was asked, this is a very informed group of achievers who have done their homework on Panama.

Although your Panama insurance policy is in Spanish, a "deducible" is the amount of money which the insured party must pay before the insurance company's own coverage plan begins. It is practical for insurance companies to include a deductible in their policies to avoid paying out benefits on relatively small claims. A typical Panama auto insurance policy, for example, may carry a $500 deductible for "colision". If the owner of that car accidentally hits another car while parking and both drivers agree the damage is minimal, he or she would pay the $500 repair bill out of his or her own pocket. Insurance companies would not encourage a claim for such minor damages.

Change is taking place at an increasing pace. Spotting trends can help us live and invest better. One big change is that many people are changing residences. More and more people choose to live in countries other than where they were born and have lived.

MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: Although Panama City has some very good hospitals and clinics; medical facilities outside of the capital are limited. When making a decision regarding health insurance, Americans should consider that many foreign doctors and hospitals require payment in cash prior to providing service and that a medical evacuation to the U.S. may cost well in excess of $50,000.

The drive through Mexico and Central America is a wonderful experience, however, it's not an adventure for everyone. The following pages contain advice and detailed accounts of experiences while driving through Mexico and Central America. Check out this siet:

There are simple residential safes that are made with solid iron with electronic or mechanical locks. They offer a low level of security for intruders, but a high level of security for house-based employees; these are not fire resistant whatsoever. These are not easy to open in a non-violent manner and are resistant to simple manual tools such as hammers and chisels depending on the quality of the safe.

One of my ALLTIME favorite quotes: Are there not... Two points in the adventure of the diver: One -- when...

By BOB TEDESCHI: MIGRATORY retirees have lent more than a touch of gray to Florida, Arizona and Southern California. Next stop on the aging boomer bandwagon: Panama. Panama Today With low housing and living costs, a stable political environment, relatively safe streets and that tropical climate, people in their 50's and early 60's are flocking to the Central American nation, rather than working for a few more years to scrape together enough money for a condo on the Florida coast.

In some states in the USA, Uninsured Motorist property-damage coverage is available. Uninsured Motorist (no-fault) auto coverage would pay for medical bills and pain and suffering if you are hit by an uninsured driver. If your car is crunched by an uninsured driver and you have UM property-damage coverage, you'll be able to get your car fixed under this coverage, rather than using your collision coverage. Generally speaking, UM property-damage coverage carries a lower deductible than collision coverage...

The following is a popular local PPO with Cia. Internacional de Seguros. This is a Panama ONLY alternative. My associate Carmen 322-1605 and an IS executive, Brenda West 206-4235 are standing by to answer specific questions and complete the application process..

In addition to my International Health Insurance policy, I have also purchased this FLEXI-CANCER coverage from PALIC de Panama. I pay $63/yr. In order to obtain this inexpensive coverage, call me 322-1603, Carmen 322-1605 or PALIC customer service 208-4212.

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The primary purpose of insurance is to cover the cost of the unexpected and the unforeseen. Health insurance companies may apply a special condition to a policy when it is clear from the information provided that the insured is either receiving ongoing treatment or has a foreseeable need to receive treatment for a specific medical condition, as this condition constitutes a known risk.

Hola Kevin, Just wanted to thank you and your staff for the kind warm welcome to Panama. It's so important to make a stranger feel welcome in a new enviroinment.

Golfers, pilots, ships at sea - check this out! Man I'm glad we're here in Panama and don't have to worry about hurricanes. By the way, windstorm coverage is STANDARD on fire policies issued in Panama........give me call for all of your insurance needs. Kevin 322-1603 or Carmen 322-1605

This is Dave and Micheline Fallis. We were the ones calling you from Canada, to find out how to get our B.U.P.A. going. Dave was the guy with the leg infection so bad,that they thought that they were going to amputate.