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Insurance Companies in Bolivia Most insurance companies in Bolivia are backed by international insurance brokers and coverage. Travelers usually prefer to contract travel and international medical insurance before leaving their home countries; however, your plan may not cover your medical expenses overseas. Click here to get really flexible travel insurance.
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, corporate, and travel cover. 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. Your best option is a company that is an official member of the Bolivian Association of Insurance Providers.
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.
Bolivian Association of Insurance ProvidersThese insurance companies in Bolivia are members of the Asociación Boliviana de Aseguradores (Bolivian Association of Insurance Providers) which you can contact if you want to ask questions about a particular company. Click here if you are just passing through and you only need temporary international travel insurance. Asociación Boliviana de Aseguradores Insurance Providers: Central Office ContactsGRUPO ASEGURADOR ALIANZA BISA SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS LA BOLIVIANA CIACRUZ DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS S.A. SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS FORTALEZA S.A. SEGUROS ILLIMANI S.A. LATINA SEGUROS PATRIMONIALES S.A. NACIONAL VIDA S.A. SEGUROS PROVIDA S.A. LA VITALICIA SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS DE VIDA BUPA INSURANCE (BOLIVIA) S.A. Take Note for Car and Health InsuranceAn 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. An important note about health insurance: Before you choose an insurance company for health insurance, ask to see the list of doctors, clinics and hospitals their company is partnered with. Bolivia has some very good doctors of all specialties who have studied overseas, and some very good quality private hospitals and clinics, whereas the public health care system is sorely lacking. Need Help Choosing Insurance Cover?BoliviaBella Expat Services offers an entire suite of services to help smooth your transition into expat living. We can help you choose the most appropriate insurance company for your home, car and family, select a bank and open a bank account, apply for residency, do your house hunting for you, help you set up your utilities, and more. Click here to learn more about all the expat services we offer.     |
