Financial Services
RoyalStar Assurance (RSA) Ltd.
RoyalStar Assurance Ltd. is incorporated under the Companies Act, 1992 of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and is licensed to operate as a property and casualty insurance company in The Bahamas under the Insurance Act, 2005. The company is also licensed to operate in the same capacity under the relevant statutes and regulations in the Cayman Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the British Virgin Islands. The Company currently has an A.M. Best Financial Strength rating of A (Excellent) with a stable outlook.
RoyalStar Assurance conducts its business through agents and brokers in The Bahamas, Cayman, Turks & Caicos and the British Virgin Islands. Recognized as a market leader in underwriting major commercial risks, the company offers a full range of general non-life insurance products, including Homeowners and Motor Insurance.
Our Focus
We focus on every detail of our business to ultimately provide our customers with the confidence and knowledge that the services and products they receive from RoyalStar Assurance are absolutely the best available.
With a dedicated team, RoyalStar is committed to the ongoing training of its people and is focused on enabling and empowering them to give superior performance to every customer. One of the company’s fundamental beliefs is to create a working environment that is conducive to everyone working together as a team.
Facts & Figures on RoyalStar Assurance Ltd.
- Property and Casualty insurer
- Gross Written Premiums of $75,000,000
- Value Added Tax Identification Number (TIN) – 100350942
- Offices in Nassau – Tel. (242) 328-7888 and Freeport – Tel. (242) 352-4564
- Registered Office – McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
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