NAGICO Insurances, a St Maarten headquartered insurance firm and considered as the leading insurance company in the Eastern Caribbean on Friday last announced the launch of its NAGICARE Health plan for members of the public.
The simple but impressive launch took place at the company's St Kitts and Nevis main office and saw a number of agents, staff and members of the media fraternity in attendance. According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Imran Mc Sood Amjad, the new plan is expected to see residents and nationals' of the federation being able to access insurance to address their health. He said that for the past three to four years he continues to be bombarded by requests and questions as to when the plan would have been made a reality.
"This is a very important day as for the past three to four years I was constantly asked as to when such a plan would be made available and I am happy to say that it is being made a reality in St Kitts and Nevis while the training for Antigua has completed and the plan will be launch shortly there also," Amjad said.
He pointed out that the NAGICARE health plan program will see details of the plan being made available to businesses and the general public. "This plan is one of the leading plans within the Netherlands Antilles and the staff at the hospital in St Maarten has requested this plan because they are satisfied with what we have been offering for the past 20 years to a number of persons. As a matter of fact, doctors and pharmacies requests the NAGICO card whenever persons turn at them," he said.
He noted that the new plan is something that NAGICO had planned for St Kitts and Nevis for a while noting that they see it as being timely. "The time as come where Kittitians and Nevisians can access health care from us as we firmly believe that in this day and age having such a plan like what we are offering is critically important," Amjad said.
"I must say that today we are seeing tremendous interest being expressed in persons wanting to access our NAGICARE which indicates that the terms and benefits are welcome and appreciated by all," he reiterated.
Meanwhile, Manager of Group Life and Medical, Karson Bovell in commenting on the plan said that as the world moves towards universal health insurance coverage it provides an excellent opportunity for insurance companies to operate in an even more competitive marketplace where companies will have to offer quality products and services to take market share and increase revenue.
"It's no longer an easy road and we appreciate this as it allows us to compete for market shares which is very important in remaining competitive," Bovell said.
The Group Life and Medical Manager pointed out that the success of the plan has been as a result of his company focusing on winning market share and loyalty through adaptive and efficient sales processes and offering an exceptional customer experience. "NAGICO Insurances offers you solutions to medical coverage benefits tailor-made to your budget and preferences. We are guaranteeing that within seven working days of the submission of claims that we will pay them as we believe in timely and efficient turn around," he said.
Bovell in explaining what the plan offers said that it provides Worldwide Flexible Coverage Options, Up to 100% Reimbursement, Reliable Coverage for Every Budget, Air Ambulance Service Included, Includes Annual Preventive Care, High Maternity Benefits, Covers Organ Transplants, Dental and Vision (optional) and No Annual Deductible (optional).
He added that customer service representatives are eager to provide interested persons with information on their coverage options and assist them with their application also. He urged persons that the next time that they visit the doctor that they should rest assured that with this new plan that they are covered. "Listen to some sound advice...NAGICARE is of the best Medical Insurance plans your money can buy," Bovell declared.
NAGICO Insurances is found in 13 islands namely B.V.I. • Anguilla • St. Maarten • St. Eustatius • Saba • St. Kitts • Nevis Antigua • Montserrat • Dominica • Aruba • Bonaire • Curaçao.
