services in the Caribbean, building a strong base from which it has expanded into the international financial services market. Sagicor now operates in 22 countries in the Caribbean, Latin America, the UK and the US. In 2002, after 162 years as the Barbados Mutual Life Assurance Society, the company demutualised with the overwhelming support of its policyholders, and Sagicor Financial Corporation was formed as a publicly listed holding company. Sagicor, the new company name, means "wise judgment" and reflects a new vision for financial advice and services. For over 168 years, we have worked to help families by providing the assurance and peace of mind needed, especially during their most challenging times. This will never change. represents the freedom that wise financial thinking can bring to our Customers throughout their lives. Through a wide range of financial products and services, Sagicor offers "wise judgment" throughout the entire life cycle - whether it is the purchase of a new home, planning a child's future and higher education, retirement, or simply providing security for loved ones. Sagicor will meet financial needs now and for the future. Company's excellent financial performance and financial prudence over the years. Our insurance subsidiaries, Sagicor Life Inc, Sagicor Capital Life and Sagicor Life Jamaica, are consistently rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best and Company, and Sagicor Life Inc has a financial strength rating of BBB+ from Standard and Poor's. Our US subsidiary, Sagicor Life Insurance Company, is rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best. services to Customers, while generating excellent returns for Shareholders. The Company's strategy to achieve this objective is to: · Expand and develop products to offer a wider range of financial products and services; · Expand internationally and in the Caribbean and · Optimise the use of capital to maximise Shareholder returns. |