Simpson’s Insurance Agency LTD (SIAL) is owned by Abel Simpson Sr., who has over 25+ years experience in the industry. SIAL is the Legal Representative for Guardian Group (General Insurance) in Belize and is also an agent for Sagicor Life Inc. (Life Insurance Products) and A.N.A Seguros (Mexican Insurance).

SIAL has a strong team of agents to provide clients with the best services and products throughout Belize. Our Agents are all about getting to know their clients and understanding their needs to serve them in the most efficient manner possible. Our Agents are well equipped with the knowledge to educate our clients about the products that we offer and advise on how these products can protect them, their families and others.

AGENTS LOCATION

Abel Simpson Sr. LUTCF, FSS

Managing Director, Simpson’s Insurance Agency Limited

  610-3585 or 822-3585 or 223-3147

Abel Simpson Sr. first started in the Insurance Industry in 1993, he subsequently became a General Insurance Agent in 1995 in San Ignacio, Belize.  Abel gained extensive experience over the last 23 years in both Life and General Insurance and he currently has the responsibility to manage the Sales Team for the Belize Branch of Sagicor Life.

Over the years his clientele grew, giving rise to the need to incorporate to Simpson’s Insurance Agency Ltd (SIAL) in 2005.  In 2013, SIAL’s main office was relocated to Belmopan.

Abel has completed numerous courses in the insurance industry and has been the recipient of many awards both locally and internationally. Abel has achieved awards such as ‘Rookie of the Year’, while simultaneously obtaining the coveted ‘Norman Senior Challenge Award’ in 1999.  He has qualified 10 times as a Member of the prestigious ‘Million Dollar Round Table’; twice at the Court of the Table level.

Prior to his career in insurance, Abel served his country as an officer in the Belize Defence Force for 10 ½ years, retiring at the rank of Captain. He believes in giving back to the community through his involvement with the local scout movement and serves as the District Scout Commissioner for the Cayo District.

Abel places the interest of his clients first and foremost and thus has been able to grow his agency to a formidable player in the insurance industry.  Abel has a passion for the financial welfare of his clients and works diligently to seek their best interests.

San Ignacio Agents

Saira Manzanero

Guardian Advisor/Agent

  604-4566

Saira Manzanero was born and raised in a small quaint Village in the Cayo District and is the mother of 2 beautiful children.  As a parent she wants the best security for her family and community and believes that having the appropriate protection/coverage is very important for when things go wrong.  She has been in the Insurance Industry for the past 4 years and has dedicated time to educate her clients about getting the right coverage for their individual needs.   Saira wants her clients to know that part of taking care of their families financial needs include protecting their investments such as their family car, their dream home and the everyday travel coverage.  She believes that when you are in good hands, you have a peace of mind knowing that your risks are adequately managed.  Saira attained the 2015 Rookie of the Year Award with Sagicor (Caribbean) by caring for her client’s well-being, and being committed to their best interest and understanding and delivering on their needs.

Vikky Murga

Financial Advisor/Agent

  610-0666

Vikky Murga has travelled and worked in all the Districts of Belize and has experienced the diverse cultures Belize has grown into.  Bottom line is that regardless of all cultural differences, peace of mind and security is the top priority of each family.  Vikky has over 17 years of experience in giving Financial Advice and 2 years specializing in Insurance.  She is customer driven, honest and strategically finds the best opportunities for her clients by getting to know them and their needs. Apart from building a relationship she also strengthens it by meeting with her clients regularly and keeping them updated on new information. Vikky’s ability to be clear and concise with clients has attributed to her being the 2016 Rookie of the Year for Sagicor (Caribbean). Vikky’s view of the Belize an economy is that we can make it better by taking care of our family first. Having lost her father in 2010, helps her know that not having the adequate protection and coverage for your assets is detrimental.

Belmopan Agents

Karen Gill

Insurance Advisor

  610-6189

Karen Kay Gill, has a career span of 30 years in the Financial Services Industry.   Of these, she has served 17 years in the Banking Industry and currently 13 years in the Insurance Industry, as a Sr. Insurance Advisor with Sagicor Life Inc.    Karen also recently joined Simpson’s Insurance Agency Ltd., Agent for Guardian General in Belize, in early 2017.

Karen, very early in her career, has completed numerous courses in the insurance industry, earning the ‘LUTCF’ Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow Designation; along with such awards as ‘Rookie of the Year’; ‘Highest Persistency’; ‘Quality Awards’; and most recently qualified as a ‘Million Dollar Round Table Aspirant’.

Her deep passion to serve, and humble nature, has propelled her through the years.   Karen’s true joy and priority, is placing the interest of all her clients first and foremost, and seeing them achieve their goals.  She takes a holistic approach, in the financial health and welfare of all her clients, providing sound advice and diligent service, that provides a healthy standard of living for generations to come.

As a Mother and Wife, Karen is very family oriented.  She serves on several committees, such as the ‘Mother’s Union’; ‘Youths’; and ‘Outreach’; all reaching out to make a difference in the lives of all people she encounters, especially in the community of Belmopan, where she resides.   She believes that any job worth doing, is worth doing well.

Derick Perera

Insurance Advisor

  610-5102

After a 13 – year banking career, Derick Perera joined the Insurance Industry and holds license for both Life and General Companies operating as an Advisor for Guardian General Insurance Company and Sagicor Life Inc.  In his previous career, he enjoyed serving his business clients by providing a high standard of customer service; that same level of passion and enthusiasm has migrated with him to the Insurance Industry.  Derick is presently pursuing his FSS (Financial Service Specialist) designation which enhances the interaction while enabling him to better understand and serve his clients and potential clients at a high level.

Based on his experience, Derick has always recognized the importance and need for protection of Life and Property along with sound financial planning and this career gives him the opportunity to help his clients realize their dream through planning and protect those assets for the future.

Abel Simpson Sr. LUTCF, FSS

Managing Director, Simpson’s Insurance Agency Limited

  610-3585 or 822-3585 or 223-3147

Abel Simpson Sr. first started in the Insurance Industry in 1993, he subsequently became a General Insurance Agent in 1995 in San Ignacio, Belize.  Abel gained extensive experience over the last 23 years in both Life and General Insurance and he currently has the responsibility to manage the Sales Team for the Belize Branch of Sagicor Life.

Over the years his clientele grew, giving rise to the need to incorporate to Simpson’s Insurance Agency Ltd (SIAL) in 2005.  In 2013, SIAL’s main office was relocated to Belmopan.

Abel has completed numerous courses in the insurance industry and has been the recipient of many awards both locally and internationally. Abel has achieved awards such as ‘Rookie of the Year’, while simultaneously obtaining the coveted ‘Norman Senior Challenge Award’ in 1999.  He has qualified 10 times as a Member of the prestigious ‘Million Dollar Round Table’; twice at the Court of the Table level.

Prior to his career in insurance, Abel served his country as an officer in the Belize Defence Force for 10 ½ years, retiring at the rank of Captain. He believes in giving back to the community through his involvement with the local scout movement and serves as the District Scout Commissioner for the Cayo District.

Abel places the interest of his clients first and foremost and thus has been able to grow his agency to a formidable player in the insurance industry.  Abel has a passion for the financial welfare of his clients and works diligently to seek their best interests.

Belize City Agents

Olga L. Herrera – ACS, LUTCF, FSS

Unit Manager/Insurance Advisor

  610-2955

Olga L. Herrera joined Sagicor in June 2000.  Spent 13 in Administration and then transitioned to marketing.

Olga is married and has four children.  She is a strong Christian believer and love working for Sagicor.  She obtained her ACS, LUTCF and FSS and is working towards her CLU at present.  Olga is a graduate of Sacred Heart High and Belize Technical College. Olga was a high school teacher before joining the insurance industry.

Olga believes that she can be the greatest inspiration to herself.

Olga is the president of the Belize Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and is very much involved with the Kidney Association of Belize.

Her philosophy of Life is Be who God created you to be.  A winner!

Tessa Usher

Insurance Advisor

  610-2572

Tessa Ann Usher obtained her Master’s Degree in November 2005 from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus in Barbados and obtained her Financial Services Specialist and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designations from the American College in College Park, Georgia.

She worked with the Central Bank of Belize for 10 years up until 2000 and with the Ministry of Housing and Print Belize Ltd., as Finance Officer and Financial Comptroller respectively for 4 years.

Mrs. Usher has been a Senior Advisor with Sagicor Life Inc., for the past 3 years and has 13 years’ experience in the Insurance Industry; 10 of which was with Guardian Life Ltd.

She was the past president of the Rotary Club of Belize from 2016 -2017 and past president of the Insurance Association of Belize from 2009 -2010.

In 2017 Mrs. Usher was awarded the “Paul Harris Fellow” recognition from Rotary International for her significant contribution to Rotary.

Dawn Henry

Insurance Advisor

  607-6135

She came to the industry as an educator with seventeen years of experience varying from secondary to tertiary level education. Her previous employment was, Vice Principal of Gwen Lizarraga High School. She holds a Master’s Degree in education from the University of North Florida. Dawn was contracted at Sagicor, August 1st, 2007. By 2008 she captured the Rookie of the Year award. In 2009 again was awarded at Gold in Sagicor’s Honour Club. This trend continued in 2013 at Silver and 2014 at Gold. The year 2013 saw the completion of her first designation, Life Underwriter Training Course Fellow, LUTCF.

Other than her Sagicor Life, she also served on various boards. In 2011 she was President of BELAIFA (Belize Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).She continued to serve on that association As Education Coordinator as recent as April 2015. She currently is Chairperson of the Belize District Education Council and board member of the Caribbean Examination Council of Belize. She is the proud mother of three children, Corbin, Cayle, and Cayden.

It’s the clients that she has serve that have made moments like these possible.  It’s the training received in her career path that has given her the tools to impart knowledge.  It’s the commitment to Education and Sagicor that will allow her to continue to be the best agent and teacher that she can be.

 

Amy Forte

Insurance Advisor

  610-4399

Amy Forte joined the Insurance Industry in January 2016 after 14 years in the banking industry. Having seen first hand that the difference to withstanding future adversities begins with laying the right foundation today Amy is committed to helping clients create that foundation. Each person has their own unique needs and Amy recognizes that and rises to the challenge each time to help identify and plan for those needs.

Contact Info

Phoenix Business Center, 1542 Constitution Drive, Belmopan, Belize
Phone: +(501) 822-3585 | +(501) 822-3587
Mobile: +(501) 615-3587 | +(501) 607-6465
Email: info@siabz.com

Location

Guardian Group