Ian Butler, Author at Bahamas First

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Bahamas First Holdings Limited’s Operating Subsidiaries

Jul 24th, 2023

Written by: Ian Butler

Travel

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Bahamas First General Insurance Company Limited (BFG) (Nassau, Bahamas) and Cayman First Insurance Company Limited (CFI) (Cayman Islands), the property/casualty (P/C) operating subsidiaries of Bahamas First Holdings Limited (Nassau, Bahamas) (BFH). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Patrick G. Ward Elected President, Insurance Association of the Caribbean. Mr. Ward is the third insurance executive from The Bahamas to hold this post

Jun 22nd, 2023

Written by: Ian Butler

Travel

Patrick G. Ward, Group President & CEO of Bahamas First Holdings, has been elected President of the Insurance Association of the Caribbean (IAC) during the organization’s conference and Annual General Meeting held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Mr. Ward is the third Bahamas based insurance executive in the organization’s 50-year history to hold this post.
Notice to Shareholders

May 24th, 2023

Written by: Ian Butler

Commercial

The audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Bahamas First Holdings Ltd (BFH or “the Group”) for the year ended 31 December 2022 were filed and became public on 1 May 2023. The Financial Statements noted that BFH’s Cayman subsidiary, Cayman First Insurance Ltd (CFI), experienced delays in reporting to its regulator in Cayman due to the Group’s implementation of a new policy and claim processing system during the year, which affected its Health and Life division (H&L).
Bahamas First Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Firsts’

Mar 28th, 2023

Written by: Ian Butler

Travel

Bahamas First General Insurance Company, the aptly named first locally established general insurer in The Bahamas, marked its 40th anniversary with a cocktail reception celebrating the individuals and organisations who have been integral to the success of the company.
First on the Scene: First Response, Powered by Bahamas First, Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

Aug 4th, 2022

Written by: Ian Butler

Commercial

First Response is celebrating its 15th anniversary as the first on-site accident assistance programme in The Bahamas. Launched on 1 August 2007 by leading general insurance provider Bahamas First, the programme was designed to provide on-location assistance at the moment of a motor vehicle accident and support throughout the claim and repair process. The service is offered at no cost to drivers whose vehicles are insured through authorized agents of Bahamas First.
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Bahamas First Holdings Limited’s Operating Subsidiaries

Jul 1st, 2022

Written by: Ian Butler

Travel

OLDWICK – 29 June 2022 – AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Bahamas First General Insurance Company Limited (BFG) (Nassau, Bahamas) and Cayman First Insurance Company Limited (CFI) (Cayman Islands), the property/casualty operating subsidiaries of Bahamas First Holdings Limited (Nassau, Bahamas) (BFH). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Senior Underwriter at Bahamas First Appointed Goodwill Ambassador by the Chartered Insurance Institute

Jun 16th, 2022

Written by: Ian Butler

Commercial

Bahamas First General Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Senior Underwriter Carla Rolle-Stubbs has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by the Chartered Insurance Institute (“CII”), the UK-based professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession.
Look out for signs of flood damage when purchasing a vehicle

Jun 15th, 2022

Written by: Ian Butler

Auto

Recent heavy rainfall and resultant flooding in New Providence has left many vehicles damaged, proving that it has never been more important to be protected. Our motor insurance policies can cover loss of or damage to your vehicle caused by flooding.
Bahamas First names new Group Senior VP & Chief Operating Officer

Mar 31st, 2022

Written by: Ian Butler

Travel

Veteran insurance executive Warren Rolle returns to The Bahamas to take on newly created position.
Bahamas First names executive and management appointments

Feb 14th, 2022

Written by: Ian Butler

Travel

Anquin C. Cooper and Kevin O. Hudson have been appointed Group Analytics Manager and Vice President, Underwriting respectively.

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Bahamas First Holdings Limited’s Operating Subsidiaries

Patrick G. Ward Elected President, Insurance Association of the Caribbean. Mr. Ward is the third insurance executive from The Bahamas to hold this post

Notice to Shareholders

Bahamas First Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Firsts’

First on the Scene: First Response, Powered by Bahamas First, Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Bahamas First Holdings Limited’s Operating Subsidiaries

Senior Underwriter at Bahamas First Appointed Goodwill Ambassador by the Chartered Insurance Institute

Look out for signs of flood damage when purchasing a vehicle

Bahamas First names new Group Senior VP & Chief Operating Officer

Bahamas First names executive and management appointments