Types of Insurance Companies in Bolivia
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If you're moving to Bolivia click over to my expat website GoSouthExpat.com for a list of companies that provide insurance for expatriates. If you are moving to Bolivia for a sustained period of time but prefer to check out local insurance companies there are several reputable companies that provide life, health, auto, homeowners, and travel cover for you and your family in Bolivia.
Since the political and economic environment in Bolivia fluctuates from time to time, some insurance companies in Bolivia provide irregular service and coverage, and others have faded off into financial ruin. In addition, in a country as poverty-stricken as Bolivia, only the upper class can afford private health or medical insurance, car insurance (other than the minimum required), and other types of cover. It truly is difficult to convince people to spend money to purchase something that will cover possible future events, when they are struggling to make it financially from one day to another. So when researching cover in Bolivia, use a company that is backed by an international brokerage firm that will cover its customers if the local company can't stay in business.
The following are some of the more reputable companies in Santa Cruz. They have been around for a while and seem to be strong enough to weather the economic ups and downs that have taken many other companies to financial ruin. BISA is the company I’ve used for home and car insurance and I was always well attended to. They provide good customer service and their personnel seems to be quite professional. There are many other companies in Bolivia. You can find them by searching online using the keywords "empresas de seguro en Bolivia" or "seguros y reaseguros en Bolivia".An important note about car insurance: when you purchase a car, you are required by law to carry SOAT coverage (a type of basic coverage that all drivers must have). This is IN ADDITION to any private coverage you may decide to purchase. It is not optional. SOAT is government-ordered and must be paid for once a year (it's very affordable). You are given a sticker at the time you purchase it that must be applied to the driver side of the front windshield of your car. If you don't have this, your car can be confiscated and you can be fined or jailed. Only you can choose which company best offers the services you are looking for, depending on what your family, home and/or business needs are. Each of these companies has a website and contact information, so you can look into what they offer and inform yourself before you arrive. This list is for your information only.
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