At the moment, only the National Insurance Institute of Costa Rica offers policies to insure this type of device, which has an annual cost of ¢15.000 colones ($30) and covers up to ¢500,000 ($1,000).

According to a survey by the newspaper La Nacion, "other companies such as Assa and Mapfre also give coverage, however, these are restricted because they are directed at electronic equipment of a larger size or because they are designed to insure various pieces of equipment and not just one."

Source: Nacion.com

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