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PALIG
Our Company
People you can trust for life
A leading provider of life, accident and health insurance across the Americas
Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
To meet the life, accident and health insurance needs of individuals and businesses in the Americas and to ensure financial security and peace of mind.
Our Vision
To build on the company’s 110‑year heritage of financial strength, commitment and trusted financial security, and to improve our policyholders’ sense of well‑being, while becoming the leading insurance carrier in the Americas.
Our Values
- Authenticity: We are genuine and communicate openly, remaining true to one’s ideas, opinions, words and actions.
- Transparency: We are straightforward and open about everything we say, do and convey.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and honor commitments.
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together to achieve common goals. Our contributions are thoughtful, intentional, proactive and empathic.
- Integrity: We are honest, ethical and build trust through principled judgement and responsible actions.
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Our History
Pan‑American Life opened its doors for business in New Orleans in 1911. Founded by Crawford H. Ellis, Edward Simmons, Marion Souchon and Eugene McGivney, the company had a clear objective to meet the insurance needs of individuals and businesses in Latin America.
Ellis, who worked with the United Fruit Company transporting goods between New Orleans and Central America, had seen first‑hand the need for these services in the region. In collaboration with his colleagues, he envisioned a company for the Americas that would provide best‑in‑class insurance solutions and trusted financial security.
More than 110 years later, that vision is still at the heart of who we are.
Pan‑American Life in Ecuador
Pan‑American Life de Ecuador, S.A. opened its doors in October 1956, in both Guayaquil and Quito. Pan‑American Life’s incursion into the group life and health insurance market in Ecuador and throughout Latin America earned further respect and recognition throughout the region, bolstering the group’s position in the insurance industry.
True to its commitment to offer its clients improved personal and financial performance, the company has expanded over the years and has ensured that our sound investments are backed by strong liquidity. Our automated risk assessment system is unique in Latin America.
Pan‑American Life de Ecuador, S. A. has a clear mission: to protect Ecuadorian families. That is why, since its foundation, Pan‑American Life Ecuador, Compañía de Seguros has been a pioneer and leader in the personal and group insurance market. We offer one of the largest investment portfolios in the country, generating savings and working capital for thousands of Ecuadorians.
A Message from our Country Manager ‑ Leopoldo Báez
For over 65 years, we have grown with Ecuador. We continue to reaffirm our commitment to providing reliable, high‑quality insurance solutions to our valued policyholders, together with our strategic allies.
Our primary focus has been to ensure people’s safety and well‑being, providing coverage in times of uncertainty and protecting what they value the most. Through our wide range of products and services, we have helped thousands of individuals and companies by supporting their goals, their needs, and their future.
In addition, we have taken proactive steps to further strengthen our position in the Ecuadorian market. We have invested in the latest technology to enhance the efficiency of our processes and provide a more intuitive experience for our customers and partners.
As we look to the future, we are ready to face new challenges and seize opportunities. I thank each of our team members and our dedicated producers for their commitment and their constant efforts to maintain our legacy of excellence in the insurance industry.
We are committed to being People you can Trust for Life.
PALIG
Our Leadership
Local Leadership
Executive Management Team
Local Leadership
Local Leadership
Executive Management Team
Executive Management Team
Leopoldo Báez
Country Manager and Legal Representative
Lía Silva
Finance Manager
Lyna Arregui
Operations Manager
Carolina Escovar
Technical Manager
María Elvira Miranda
Business Manager
The steady stewardship of Pan‑American Life Insurance Group’s internationally experienced leadership team ensures that Pan‑American Life continues to transform the vision of its founders into trusted financial security and peace of mind for its customers.
José S. Suquet
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Robert DiCianni
President ‑ Global Benefits
Steven A. Friedman
President ‑ Finance and Investments | Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Parker
President – Global Life
Daniel Costello
Executive Vice President – International Markets
Frank Recio
Executive Vice President ‑ Operations and Technology
Carlos Aldana
Senior Vice President – Corporate Finance
Lisa Baudot
Senior Vice President ‑ Chief Investment Officer
José Corrada
Senior Vice President ‑ General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Luke Cosme
Senior Vice President ‑ U.S. Life Sales, Marketing, and Operations
Bryan Scofield
Senior Vice President – Human Resources
Ivan Vergara
Senior Vice President ‑ Chief Technology Officer
Selig Ehrlich
Chief Actuary and Risk Officer
Alvaro Muñoz
Vice President Financial Reporting, Controller
Ana Melissa Ramos J.
Vice President, Deputy Global Human Resource Officer
Marta Reeves
Vice President – Corporate Marketing
PALIG Cares
PALIG’s mission is to protect lives, provide peace of mind and support the people we serve by having a positive impact on their communities. Through PALIG Cares, employees and executives come together to give back and have a positive, lasting impact by supporting projects and organizations that invest in and work to solve some of the biggest challenges facing the region.
Our 2024 Community Partners
Barrio El Futuro ‑ Donación de útiles escolares – Costa Rica Escuela República de Guatemala – Panamá Fundabesa – Ecuador Fundación Asómate a la Realidad ‑ Colombia Fundación Niños con Cáncer ‑ Honduras | Fundación REMAR – Ecuador Hijas de la Caridad de San Vicente de Paul ‑ Panamá |
If you are an organization and would be interested in partnering with PALIG or would like to submit a Donation/Sponsorship Request, please complete the Contribution Request form.
Our Ratings
Choosing an insurance provider to protect your family or your business is an important decision. However, having the seal of approval from independent rating agencies such as AM Best and Fitch Ratings, can help make your decision on which insurance company is best for you a bit easier. Independent rating systems verify and validate a company’s financial strength by evaluating their balance sheet, operating performance, business profile and financial ability, to meet its obligations to policyholders.
We’re proud to say that Pan‑American Life Insurance Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Pan‑American Assurance Company have an 'A' (Excellent) rating from AM Best and an 'A' (Stable) rating from Fitch Ratings.
These ratings are strong endorsements of the financial strength that enables us to be there when our clients need us the most.
Fitch Ratings: 'A' (Stable)
As of October 9, 2025
AM Best Rating 'A' (Excellent)
As of January 22, 2025