As part of its company annual Christmas party staff of NAGICO Insurances from St Maarten and across the Caribbean turned out to the yearly get together which affords the an opportunity to socialize and get to know each other while sampling the great and fabulous dinner and drinks that are offered to them.
However many were pleasantly surprised when CEO, Imran Mc Sood Amjad announced that he was offering a 100% Christmas bonus for his staff, thus was greeted with a rumpus applause from all those who had gathered. He however urged those not benefiting from what is commonly referred to as a double salary to improve on their all round performance so as to benefit from the generous offer next year.
"Despite the economic crisis that many are talking and complaining about, I am happy to announce that there is a 100% bonus for almost all of my staff members for the Christmas," Mc Sood announced.
Mc Sood pointed out that those capitalizing on the double salary were those whose attendance, performance and study for the year had met the required standard set out by the company. "There are a lot of you who have met those standards while there are some of you who have not performed as you ought to have but regardless of the bonus percentage given to you please note that we love you all as you are part of the NAGICO family," he said.
He urged his staff to continue improving on their work and standards thus ensuring that the company will continue meeting its set out targets. Drawing to a reference that working at NAGICO is a long-term career for many, Mc Sood pointed out that over 70% of the staff have been employed with the company for some ten odd years. "a number of the staff, as a matter of fact over 70% of the staff have been employed with NAQAGICO for some ten odd years while a similar amount of agents have been working for some ten odd years also which is an indication that working at NAGICO is highly sought after," he said.
The CEO issued an appeal to his employees to keep faith with the company noting that with increasing opportunities and benefits growing for staff they will certainly be I line to continue benefiting. "When we had started in 1981 many thought that we were going to be finished in months but through careful planning, hard work and determination along with discipline we have been able to remain in the competition thus enjoying the fruits of our hard work," he said.
He also cautioned them about the fly by night insurance companies which he pointed out gives lower premiums at very unprofitable terms. "Forget those who promises you the pie in the sky as we will give you the pie right here so be alert and on guard." He repeated.
Mc Sood also reassured his staff that with the new year fastly dawning upon them, a lot should be looked forward to as there are a number of initiatives and creative plans that is expected to be rolled out in 2009.
Mc Sood further noted that he envisions that 2009 will see his company increasing its status and image regionally as they continue to seek ways to forge expansion reiterating his earlier view that NAGICO Insurances will not only expand but become the insurance company of choice within the region.
