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Colonial Insurance Receives Over 175 Claims
Colonial Insurance has received more than 175 claims for damage caused by Hurricane Humberto. Juanita Coley, the firm’s claims manager, said: “We were accepting calls from 8.30am on Thursday, September 19, from clients whose property had been damaged. “Our office opened at noon, once the roads were deemed safe for public access. Shortly after,... Read more of this article
Colonial Urges People To Check Policies
Colonial Insurance is urging their customers to ensure their policies are current and up to date. A spokesperson said, “Hurricane Jerry is currently tracking to become a potential threat to Bermuda by early next week. We continue to urge all of our customers to ensure that their Colonial policies are current and up to date. “We wish to advise... Read more of this article
Colonial Urges People: Check Policies, Properties
[Updated] As Hurricane Humberto makes its approach to Bermuda, Colonial Insurance is “urging people to ensure their policies are up to date.” Richard Espinet Chief Operating Officer, P&C, said: “In addition to policies, people must ensure that their properties are safe and secure. Hurricane Humberto is forecast to be a Category 3... Read more of this article
12 Graduate From Colonial Internship Program
This year marked the introduction of Colonial’s inaugural internship program, with Chelsea Rodrigues, Christian Petty, Donnauri Robinson, Ezra Turner, Jordan Smith, Julianna Brewer, Kiara [Starr] Rogers, Makyla Callender-Jones, Marley Hines, Sacara Phillips, Tierrai Tull, and Yusef Bushara making up this year’s group. A spokesperson said, “Colonial... Read more of this article
Colonial Mobilising To Help Hurricane Victims
The Colonial Group International said they are “closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas and positioning staff and resources to help people in need. “The hurricane is clearly a massive catastrophe for the Bahamas, particularly for the residents of Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, which were subjected to the worst... Read more of this article
Butterfield Wins Trip, Meets West Indies Team
Coolridge Butterfield got more than he bargained for after winning a trip to watch the West Indies in action in the UK – he got to meet their Captain Jason Holder as well! Mr Butterfield was the winner of Colonial’s ‘Meet the Windies in the UK’ competition and travelled to England with his friend Quinton DeShields. As well as watching a game,... Read more of this article
Deepak Chopra Talks On ‘The Nature of Reality’
A large crowd packed a hotel conference room for a talk by Deepak Chopra on Saturday about ‘The Nature of Reality’ at the Fairmont Southampton, with the free event organized by Colonial Insurance Group in support of their Zest Wellness programme. He was the latest in a series of high-profile speakers who have been brought to the Island by Colonial... Read more of this article
Colonial Opens New Office In Grand Bahama
Colonial Group International Ltd. [CGI] has broken ground on a new office building in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The 12,000-foot complex on The Mall, Freeport’s main commercial artery, represents an investment of approximately $4 million by the Bermuda-based company. CGI chairman Dr. Grant Gibbons said during the ground-breaking ceremony that the project... Read more of this article
Colonial To Bring Deepak Chopra To Bermuda
Deepak Chopra – described as ‘one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century’ – will visit Bermuda, where he will give a free public talk. He will be speaking in Bermuda in support of Zest Wellness, a wellness programme offered as part of the Colonial Group International’s insurance benefits. He will be presenting on ‘The Nature of Reality’... Read more of this article
Colonial Sponsors Health-Themed Weekend
Colonial Group International [CGI] is sponsoring a weekend of health-themed events on January 25th and 26th, where medical professionals and members of the public can take advantage of free educational and wellness-focused opportunities. The events will be hosted by the Bermuda Heart Foundation, and will feature lectures and presentations by leading... Read more of this article
Colonial Group Ratings Improved To Excellent
The financial strength of Bermuda-based Colonial Group International Ltd. has been improved to an ‘A’ [Excellent] rating by A.M. Best, the independent global credit rating agency. A.M. Best’s assessment was that the insurer has the financial strength and ‘excellent ability’ to meet its insurance obligations in all its Bermuda and Caribbean... Read more of this article
School Children To Get Top Rugby Coaching
One of the Island’s leading insurance companies is giving school children the chance to be coached by some of the world’s best rugby players. Colonial Group International is sponsoring the Classic Lions when the World Rugby Classic is staged at the National Sports Centre next month. And as part of the sponsorship, Colonial has teamed up with the... Read more of this article
Maybury: Life Insurance ‘Not Taken Seriously’
Some people do not take life insurance seriously enough – putting their families and business at risk of financial hardship. That is according to Sheldon Maybury, Sales Supervisor at Colonial Life Assurance Co Ltd, who says that although awareness has increased, it is still too low on people’s priorities. He said figures in the US showed that one... Read more of this article
Colonial Awarded Top Marks For Cyber Security
Colonial Group International Ltd. has been awarded a top cyber-security business protection certification. The Bermuda-based holding company received ‘Cyber Essentials Plus ‘ certification from the National Cyber Security Centre [NCSC], a UK Government organisation that helps public and private sector organisations protect themselves from cyber... Read more of this article
Colonial Acquires Minority Interest In Beacon
Colonial Group International Ltd. has acquired a minority interest in Beacon Insurance Company Ltd of Trinidad & Tobago. The partnership agreement, which was signed last Monday and is subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, is “expected to generate significant growth opportunities for both insurers,”... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Colonial CEO Alan Peacock
The Chairman of Colonial Group International Ltd., Dr. Grant Gibbons, has paid tribute to Chief Executive Officer and President Alan Peacock, who died suddenly on Monday, aged 69. Dr. Gibbons said: “For more than 40 years, Alan provided strong and consistent leadership to the Colonial Group of companies. After he joined Colonial Insurance in 1974,... Read more of this article
