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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 Panama
Pan‑American Life Insurance de Panamá, S.A. began in 1912, as part of PALIG’s strategic plan for expansion across Latin America. Over the decades, we have overcome challenges, yet remained unwaveringly committed to our company’s mission and those we serve.
Pan‑American Life Insurance de Panamá is a leading company in individual life insurance and employee benefits. Our leadership, financial strength, and commitment to protecting individuals, families, and businesses, spanning more than 110 years, has allowed us to remain respected and recognized among our community and among our industry – allowing us to best serve those who need us most.
A Message from our Country Manager ‑ José Antonio “Tony” Eleta
At Pan‑American Life, we value health and life, and assume and manage risk with vision and discipline for our clients.
With over 110 years in the country, Pan‑American Life Insurance de Panamá has maintained long‑term business sustainability and a strong financial profile, which will continue to drive our innovation and ability to effectively serve our clients.
As leaders in personal insurance, we offer a diverse portfolio of life, health, and personal accident products that are tailored to each of our customers’ needs. Thanks to our business partners and our insurance producers, today we are able to serve more people every day, and be there when our clients need us most.
I am confident that our proactive approach, leadership, and business knowledge will keep us on the cutting edge, so that we can continue to provide solutions for the well‑being of those who entrust us with their future and protection.
PALIG
Our Leadership
Local Leadership
Executive Management Team
Local Leadership
Executive Management Team
José Antonio Eleta
Country Manager
Carlos Mayorga
Finance Manager
Germán Salazar
Operations Manager
Carolyn Lammie
Corporate Insurance Manager
Jennifer Otero
Underwriting Manager
Amelia Fuentes
Risk Assessment Manager
Julio Gonzalez
Legal Counsel Regional
Eduardo Vega
Individual Insurance Assistant Manager
Jill Wood
Individual Health Sales 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 of Finance and Investments | Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Parker
President – Global Life
Geri Gaughan
President and Chief Operating Officer of Mutual Trust Life Solutions
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
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.
Friends of Children with Leukemia and Cancer Foundation (FANLYC): We are proud to actively support the Friends of Children with Leukemia and Cancer Foundation (FANLYC) in its valuable work in Panama. Together with FANLYC, we want to share further spread awareness to their mission of creating positive, lasting change in the community, by supporting children in their fight against childhood cancer and leukemia.
Our 2023 Community Partners
Arts Refreshing the Soul Aruba Aquatics Federation Asociación de Niños y Adultos Mayores Jesucristo es mi Hogar – Guatemala FCIB Walk for the Cure 2020 ‑ Grenada Fundación Asómate a la Realidad ‑ Colombia Fundación Niños con Cáncer ‑ Honduras Hijas de la Caridad de San Vicente de Paul ‑ Panamá Hospital Pediátrico – México | La Gasca ‑ Ecuador New Orleans Community Outpost ‑ Barbados New Orleans Homework Programme ‑ Barbados Public Action to Deliver Shelter |
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 are proud to share that Pan‑American Life Insurance de Panamá, S.A. received an 'AAA(pan)' rating, with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings.
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' (Strong ) rating from Fitch Ratings and that AM Best has also given an 'A' (Excellent) rating to Pan‑American Casualty Company.
These ratings are strong endorsements of the financial strength that enables us to be there when our clients need us the most.
Fitch Ratings: 'AAA(pan)' Stable
As of May 31, 2024
AM Best Rating 'A' (Excellent)
As of November 9, 2023