NAGICO campaign launch reveals tremendous benefits

The local branch of NAGICO, hosted a nicely-orchestrated party recently at the Alhambra Ballroom, where I learned that National General Insurance Company, is a Caribbean-based operation in more than 19 territories, for the past 36 years. The company was rolling out a new campaign, one that puts all other insurance companies on the island to shame. First of all, no more pesky and annoying deductibles, you get hit while fully insured, you don’t have to pay any part of the damage! Secondly, at the wake of an accident, you still get to keep the no claim discount on your premium which you earned by being a low-risk driver, and thirdly, a fleet of green and yellow road assistance cars is ready to be dispatched, prepared to come to your rescue, 24/7.

Founded in St. Maarten in 1982, the company arrived in Aruba more than a decade ago, and built up a steady and enthusiastic following, under the capable leadership of Detlef Hooyboer.

You must be crazy to be in the insurance business in the Caribbean with all its hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions. Right, not in Aruba, but in most other islands such as the Dominican Republic, Haiti, St. Maartin and Montserrat, it’s pretty risky. But the vision persisted among a group of hard working people and they created a solid company despite claims of USD200,000,000 in the 90s. True to their philosophy of calculated risk, they continue to offer the best catastrophe reinsurance protection plan in the region.

Back to the party: The entire company team was on hand for the event, perfectly dressed and groomed, mixing and mingling, chatting with members of the media, clients and friends. We all watched the well made NAGICO commercial with real life endorsements by clients, which was informative, entertaining,  albeit a bit long.

I have been a client of Boogaard Assurantien N.V for umpteen years, I have never been invited to a party, offered a review of my policy or any personal service, let along two delicious Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc wines from New Zealand, like the ones I had at the NAGICO affair, rubbing shoulders with the MinEd and executive assistant Marian Oduber!

A few years ago I made an attempt to switch insurance companies but was informed at the time that I stand to lose my hard earned no claim discount. Now that the threat has been removed — Marian told me I can keep my discount — there is nothing stopping me from moving to a place where I feel loved and appreciated. I have to admit, besides granting tremendous benefits to motorists the NAGICO crew is very cute and great looking.

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January 21, 2016
Rona Coster