Latinamerica Title Co. is an exclusive representative of Chicago Title in Panama. The company offers customers the most comprehensive and accurate title insurance and escrow related services in the region, enhancing real estate transactions with a group of services that minimize the risk of investing in a foreign country, as a central point of contact providing our clients security in the process of purchasing land in our beautiful Panama. About our Underwriter: Chicago Title dates back more than 160 years through the succession of several firms and corporations. Throughout, Chicago Title has grown in stature and with a solid reputation for integrity and standing the test of time. In 1920 the scope of the Company business extended beyond Illinois, where it started in 1847. Since then it has continued developing and expanding its extensive organization. Most importantly, Latinamerica Title Co. is the only company authorized by the Superintendent of Insurance to offer Title Insurance in the Republic of Panama. If you purchase title insurance from anyone else, it's literally not worth the paper it's written on... (more)    Click Here To Read The Full Article (2,946 words)

By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Received this morning via email: "THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL AMSOC EVENT BUT AN ITEM OF INTEREST: MONDAY AUG 17th 6-7:30pm RINO'S RISTORANTE AV FEDER. BOYD AmSoc member Mark Scheinbaum, B.A., M.A. veteran editor, publisher, and financial planner, and Pres of ARBOLINDO DE PANAMA, S.A. has invited ALBERT ROJAS, FLMI, past V.P. and General Manager of ALICO in Panama, with more than 30 years of insurance design and management experience...to brief interested Americans in Panama on some important Medicare related issues. There is NO SOLICITATION...after a brief update on the overal proposed Health Care changes in the USA, current trends, problems, and difficulties and logistics with Medicare, YOUR IMPUT will be sought. There has been a suggestion that those with expertise both in Panama and in the insurance industry offer an affordable supplemental program covering Americans only when they are outside of the United States, with a special emphasis on coverage in Panama. In most cases rates would be affordable and pre-existing conditions would not necessarily prevent us from getting coverage. THESE ARE DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES FOR MANY PEOPLE...but at least two large underwriters are interested in this type of program, but--we need honest opinions, suggestions, and in put from our fellow USA citizens to determine if their are "indications of interest" to launch this or not. Guests are welcome. Seating is somewhat limited. Light refreshments will be served. Again, no cost or obligation. If you would like to reserve a spot or have questions email Mark at Mbshine@aol.com his cell his 6 717 6098 and his office in Diablo Heights is 315 1815. Please assist us by forwarding this note to friends, whether or not you can personally attend. Thanks Mark"   

By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Have you got time for a shameless plug? My good friend Kevin Bradley is the best insurance agent in Panama. He's been selling insurance in Panama for many years. Those who read my website regularly know there are very few people who I will personally endorse and Kevin Bradley is the exception to that rule. If you're going to be living here either full or part time, Kevin can give you some advice and tell you what you need to know about insurance requirements for health, life, home, and car insurance, or whatever other kind of insurance you might need. Others have come and gone but they are virtual flashes in the pan compared to Kevin. What's it been, bud, like 30 years now? What matters is that he will tell you what you need to know, he has a highly motivated and capable bilingual staff who can answer your questions (and the phone), and when something bad happens the first person you'll probably see standing next to your hospital bed will be Kevin Bradley. So please check out his website and give him a call - he will take good care of you.

Copyright 2009 by Don Winner for Panama-Guide.com. Go ahead and use whatever you like as long as you credit the source. Salud.   

By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - New rules came into effect on 1 February 2009 with regards to the TRICARE health care benefit covering millions of military retirees and their families around the world. The Tricare Management Authority (TMA), in responding to literally years of blatant fraud and abuse of the system by unscrupulous hospital insiders and administrative staff, took the unusual step of greatly restricting and limiting what they will pay to hospitals and doctors in Panama for TRICARE claims. In response, two hospitals, the Hospital Nacional and Hospital San Fernando, will no longer accept TRICARE patients. Fortunately for TRICARE patients, the Punta Pacifica Hospital, now under the administration of Johns Hopkins, will still accept TRICARE patients under the new rules. The details are being worked out. (more)   Click Here To Read The Full Article (1,180 words)

By Maria Alejandra Moreno / Business News Americas - Mexico's largest automobile insurance company Quálitas, which launched operations in El Salvador earlier this month, is analyzing an expansion to Costa Rica and Panama as part of its internationalization strategy, top executives from Quálitas told BNamericas. "Both markets are on our radar," said company CFO Wilfrido Castillo, who does not rule out entering other Central American countries. The Panamanian and Costa Rican insurance markets are Central America's two largest. Panama's insurance industry reported US$607mn in written premiums in 2007, data from the local regulator show. In Costa Rica, state-run monopoly Instituto Nacional de Seguros recorded 254bn colones in premiums (US$520mn) in 2007. (more)    Click Here To Read The Full Article (193 words)

By Maria Alejandra Moreno, Business News Americas - Panama's insurance industry reported a 30.0% rise in written premiums for the first 10 months of this year compared to the same period in 2007, according to figures from the insurance regulator. Total premiums amounted to US$606mn in January-October compared to US$466mn in the same stretch of 2007. Premiums are expected to keep up the current pace of growth until the end of the year, Bosco Quintero, executive director of Panama's insurance association Apadea, told BNamericas. Auto insurance, the largest segment, rose 36.4% to US$124mn. Growth in this line of business has been supported by the new obligatory auto insurance law, Quintero said. Total claims grew 36.8% to US$263mn in the 10 months compared to US$192mn in the same period in 2007.   

By Kevin Bradley for Panama-Guide.com - With the heavy rains and serious flooding this week in Chiriqui and Bocas del Toro, it is important to check your fire insurance policy to make sure it contains coverage for flood and water damage. Fire Insurance policies for structures in the Republic of Panama are similar to those issued in the USA, Canada and Europe. The basic fire policy usually includes "extended coverage" for occurrences other than fire. This extended coverage should include Flood & Water damage, Explosion, Earthquake, Windstorm, Lightning, Smoke damage, Falling Objects and Debris Removal after an incident. Your homeowners "contents" coverage should also include Flood and Water damage protection. The customary deductible for this is 1% with a minimum deductible of $250 per event. For more information call Kevin 322-1603 or Carmen 322-1605 or visit our website.

Copyright 2008 by Kevin Bradley for Panama-Guide.com. Go ahead and use whatever you like as long as you credit the source. Salud.   

By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Yesterday I had the pleasure of getting together for lunch with one of my good friends here in Panama, Kevin Bradley. Over the past several years Kevin has become the insurance provider of choice for a great many English speaking expatriates in Panama (for details see his website, PanamaKevin.com. Back when I was first starting up Kevin went out of this way to help be get going, to promote me and my website, and to drive potential advertisers my way. Kevin and his support staff are now working with the Ducruet Insurance Agency, one of the largest and best established in the country. At lunch yesterday Kevin said "I want to see what I can do to bring more people to my website." Well, there you go, amigo... Kevin has earned his excellent reputation through hard work, responsiveness, and going out of this way to take care of his customers. Quite literally, you can't do better. If you need insurance in Panama for any reason, give Kevin a call at 6674-1063.

Copyright 2008 by Don Winner for Panama-Guide.com. Go ahead and use whatever you like as long as you credit the source. Salud.   

By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Earlier this week I published an article entitled "First World Medical Care at Third World Prices." It turns out that one of the email addresses originally presented in that article was incorrect or not functioning. Yesterday I received an email from a reader complaining that they can't get through. The error was a problem with a new website, and in order to contact Gonzalo de la Guardia please send an email to him at Gonzalo de la Guardia [gdelaguardia@gmail.com] or visit his website at www.expatshealthinsurance.com. Gonzalo asked me to express his apologies for any inconvenience this technological hiccup might have causes.

Copyright 2007 by Don Winner for Panama-Guide.com. Go ahead and use whatever you like as long as you credit the source. Salud.   

The PUNTA PACIFICA / JOHNS HOPKINS PLAN (Exclusive Plus ™) is now available to Expats looking for the BEST medical care at a price they can afford. This Health Insurance Plan (Exclusive Plus™), underwritten by WorldWide Medical Assurance will get you access to both PUNTA PACIFICA HOSPITAL in Panama City and JOHNS HOPKINS in Baltimore, Maryland. The Punta Pacifica Hospital, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, is located in the new and prestigious Punta Pacifica development in Panama City. They have a state-of-the-arts full service medical facility, offering a vast array of medical disciplines. The Hospital, designed to the standards of the Johns Hopkins Medicine International, includes 52 private rooms and 12 suites, designed to provide patients with the comfort and atmosphere they expect from a first class provider. The Intensive care unit, operating rooms, hemodialysis treatment units, neonatology rooms and the rest of patient care facilities are first class. In short, this is the best hospital in Panama. (more)    Click Here To Read The Full Article (811 words)

The only reason for this article is to give people a way to print the full-sized map to Kevin Bradley's new office. When I use a large image, it messes up the page layout on the web, so rather than doing that to the base article about Kevin's new office, I put the large map here. In order to print this map, just right-click on the image and select "print." You should be able to adjust the printing parameters to set it for a full page. Hope this helps...



   

By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Kevin Bradley is a good friend of mine. He's a great guy and will do anything for his clients. There are literally thousands of people who he has helped over the years, and as an insurance broker he's simply the best there is. Kevin, and his lovely assistants Carmen and Rosita have recently moved into a new office, and Kevin has been asking me for a week to help him get the word out. Unfortunately, my computer tanked last Monday and it's taken me a few days to get back on stride. Anyway, Kevin's new office is located on Calle 77 in San Francisco in the Ducruet building. To get there, go down Calle 50 almost to the end. You will pass the El Rey supermarket on your right, and at that point you should already be in the left lane. Look for the Deli Gourmet on your left, and turn left at the next street. The building is at the end of that block. (more)   Click Here To Read The Full Article (355 words)