Overview

Providing you with a better today and tomorrow

Caribbean Assurance Brokers Ltd. (CAB), a name synonymous with innovation, is a multi-line insurance brokerage offering the full spectrum of insurance products and services throughout Jamaica. Through these offerings, we provide our clients with peace of mind in preparation for life’s uncertainties.

Our History

The origins of our success

The company began operations in 2005 as a retail and facultative placement broker for Life, Health, and Personal Accident Business, operating out of humble office space with a staff of 11. In 2006, the company added General Insurance Business to its portfolio.

From a staff complement of 11, we now boast over 100, with one of the largest Broker managed Employee Benefits portfolio, as well as International and Individual Life Insurance. Our General Insurance Team comprises qualified Insurance Practitioners with expertise in Risk Management Solutions for all aspects of Corporate and Commercial business activities.

Over the years, the company has dynamically evolved to include all aspects of the insurance portfolio – International Health, Life and Travel, Individual Health and Life Insurance, Employee Benefits, General Insurance, and Credit Union related products.

Caribbean Assurance Brokers continues to utilize combined expertise, understanding, knowledge and commitment to assist our customers to realize their risk management goals by providing them with the opportunity to explore a wide range of insurance solutions all under one roof, supported by first class customer care, to their utmost delight and satisfaction.

Providing you with a better today and tomorrow

Today, our combined team has over four hundred years of experience in the General, Life, and Health Insurance Business. Our strategic alliances and partnerships with international broking operations and insurance providers in Britain and the United States, provide access to all major world insurance and re-insurance markets and provides a winning edge for the company.

Our primary global partner is our correspondent London broker, ED Broking LLP, an independent specialist Lloyd’s broker based in the heart of London’s insurance sector, trading with all the major international insurance and reinsurance markets; and our international health insurance underwriter and their third party administrator (TPA), VirSAG Limited, the first of its kind TPA in the English Speaking Caribbean, approved/registered to administer, adjudicate and adjust international health insurance claims in Jamaica.

Caribbean Assurance Brokers Limited (CAB) is duly licensed and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and is authorized to advise on and arrange the placement of several classes of the insurance business.

On March 9, 2020, the company listed its ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s Junior Market and was oversubscribed by 1500%.

In supporting parts of our mission, which is to consistently delight our customers at each point of contact with the brand, CAB’s commitment to our customers is to consistently supersede their expectations by delivering the highest quality service and the best value for money.

“Providing first class customer care, first time, on time, every time!”

Our Mission

We provide our customers the opportunity to protect themselves from possible losses while delivering fair returns to our shareholders and being a good corporate citizen.

2030 Vision

CAB is a client-centric, innovative, technology-enabled,employer of choice and is the #1 Insurance Broker in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region in customer experience and profitability.

Philosophy

We place a high value on a strong team approach which ensures that you benefit from the collective expertise of our diverse specialists. Hence, our Philosophy: “The Team is the Theme”.

Values

We provide our service, based around our core values of teamwork, experience, professionalism and integrity, at all times striving to exceed our clients’ expectations, through bringing our vision and mission statements to life.

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Product Offerings

International Insurance Division

The International Insurance Division provides international insurance options in the areas of health, life, disability and travel insurance. With a suite of products designed for individuals as well as groups…

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Employee
Benefits

The Employee Benefits Department has partnered with our local insurers to provide a wide range of benefits for employees to include group health, life, personal accident and group pension.

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General
Insurance

Our General Department addresses all the General Insurance needs of our clients, this includes, while not limited to: Property, Liability, Personal Accident, Marine, Bonds & Engineering.

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Local Individual
Insurance

Since any of us could fall victim to pre-mature death, critical illnesses, living too long without adequate savings, having insurance can help to provide the peace of mind needed in difficult times.

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+1876 978 5508

Why Do You Need Insurance?

Economic loss is always a concern of humanity, but it does not have to be so once there are ways in which such loss can be addressed. Some persons may want to avoid such loss but that may not be possible. Others may want to minimize a loss, but again that may not solve the problem. The only way therefore for us to effectively replace the value of loss property or the livelihood of an individual is to recognize that if we all share the same dilemma, at no time will we experience the loss at the same time. Hence, we can all pool our resources together so that the few who suffer an economic loss, can benefit from the resources of all the contributors. This methodology can work as no one knows how or when a loss will occur. This gives rise to the theory that the contribution of the many pays for the misfortune of the few. This is the fundamental view of modern insurance, which not only provides for loss of property, but also the loss of income arising from the loss of a life.

Why Should You Use An Insurance Broker?

When purchasing insurance, it may be best to get quotes from multiple insurers in order to find the best price. One may think that anyone can compare rates themselves, and they possibly can. But in some cases, it may be better to have a professional walk you through your options as a professional can provide further insight into the type of coverage that those options may provide.

An insurance broker can:

  • assist you with assessing, managing & reducing your risk exposure, and provide expert advice on the right insurance solutions tailored to suit your needs;
  • use their technical expertise to evaluate a variety of options, including the prices, terms, conditions, benefits and exclusions of each coverage option;
  • provide assistance in interpreting insurance documents and help you to acquire and maintain your insurance coverage; and
  • act as your advocate in the settlement of any claim that may be made by you under your insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is an Insurance Policy?

An insurance policy is a contract between you (the insured) and an insurance company (the insurer), in which the insurance company undertakes to take on the responsibility of the financial costs of certain risks. The policy describes the item(s) covered, the risks you are covered against and specifies your rights and responsibilities, along with the terms and limits of the cover.

Q2. Why do I need Motor Insurance?

Under the Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) Act of 1941, a minimum level of insurance is compulsory if you intend to operate a vehicle on Jamaican roads. Driving a vehicle that is not insured is an offence under the laws of Jamaica. Insuring your vehicle is a means of protecting yourself and giving you peace of mind as it provides coverage in the event of an accident, which can result in undue financial hardship.

Q3. What factors can affect the cost of my motor insurance?

A number of factors can affect the cost of your motor insurance – some of which you can control and some that are beyond your control. The type of car you drive, the purpose the car serves, your driving record, where you live and where the car is kept, can all affect how much your motor insurance will cost.

Q4. If I am insured under a private motor cover, can the vehicle be used for business?

The vehicle can be used for your business purposes if the insurance company has been be notified of the change. This cover will attract additional premium.

Q5. What is a no claim discount (NCD)?

This is a discount that is offered by some insurance companies, mostly general insurance companies. The discount is earned by an individual for having a claim-free/accident-free period of insurance. Usually your NCD increases in each year that you are insured and have not made a claim. However, there is usually a maximum set by the respective insurance company.

Q6. What is included under homeowner’s insurance?

Homeowners Insurance covers loss or damage to your property arising from a variety of “perils” such as fire, hurricane, earthquake, flood and faulty plumbing. Homeowners insurance also provides personal liability coverage for you as the insured as it covers your liability to third parties in the event of your negligence. Oftentimes, homeowner’s insurance is required by a lender in order for one to obtain a mortgage.

Q7. Why do I need to insure my property at full replacement value?

If you insure your home for less than the full replacement value, in the event of a partial loss you would be subjected to the Condition of Average (otherwise called the Average Clause). Under this condition/clause in an insurance policy, if your assets were insured for less than their full replacement value, you will only receive reimbursement for a portion of the loss suffered. In order to fully benefit from property insurance, it is important that the sum insured is equal to the replacement value (the full cost to replace your property) of the property that you are insuring.

Q8. What is the policy excess/deductible?

The excess/deductible is the first portion of a claim that you pay when making a claim. It is usually specified as a percentage of the value of the sum insured, though it may sometimes be a flat figure, depending on the type of policy. The Insurance Company will usually pay amounts over and above the excess figure, up to the sum insured.

Q9. What is term life insurance?

A Term Life Insurance Policy provides a policy benefit if the insured dies during a specified period of time.

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“We were so impressed that CAB acted so promptly to resolve the issue in our favour…”

Carimed – Dennis Grant