Since the borders were reopened and the country began to receive visitors, tourists have purchased more international policies, a situation that could be explained by the lower prices compared to insurance offered locally.
Data from the Costa Rican Ministry of Health show that between August 1, 2020 and February 11, 2021, 209,779 health insurance policies have been filed.
Discounts in fitness centers, in dental services or in consultations with psychologists, are some of the benefits offered by insurance companies in Costa Rica to maintain their portfolio of clients and attract new ones.
The National Insurance Institute (INS), Sagicor, Pan American Life Insurance, Océanica de Seguros and Mapfre, are some of the competitors in the Costa Rican market that offer this type of privileges in their policies.
Sagicor has been authorized by the Superintendent of Insurance to sell personal and general policies.
According to an article in Elfinancierocr.com, Sagicor "... is originally from Barbados and was founded 172 years ago. Sagicor belongs to Sagicor Financial Corporation, an entity which was founded in 2002 and is listed on the stock exchanges of Jamaica , Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and London. "