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With Valentine’s day fast approaching couples all over the world will be spending money on cards, flowers, jewellery and other gifts as a token of their affection. Be different! Get a gift that will stand out, and be beneficial in the long run: Buy a life insurance policy — for your partner, for your kids… even for yourself!

At Sacos, what we have come to realise is that a lot of insurance purchases are made out of love! It says to your beneficiaries: ‘I love you, and want you to be taken care of.’

Sure, it’s not the first gift you think of when you think of romance, but it’s a wonderful and practical way to express your love to the important people in your life!

Your life insurance isn’t just for your peace of mind, your life insurance gives your loved ones financial security and peace of mind too. You might be thinking that you may not be around to reap the benefits of your policy, but just think of how much it can help your beneficiaries. They can use the money for daily living expenses, an emergency fund for the future, debt repayment, school tuition or retirement account funding! Your life insurance won’t replace your presence in their lives, but it can be your last parting gift to them.

A life insurance policy payout could serve to repay your partner’s outstanding debts, cover end of life expenses or boost your retirement savings!

Similarly your child’s life insurance policy will be able to pay for medical expenses, tuition fees, help them start their own business, funeral and other end of life arrangements… anything they need, really!

Purchase life insurance for your loved ones as a loving gift that keeps on giving, and let the policy say “I love you” for you!

Pay us a visit at our new location in town or call us on 429 5000 or send an email to info@sacos.sc  for more information on Travel Insurance!

Did you know that an increasing number of countries are making travel insurance mandatory and you need to show proof before you can enter? This is because they need to protect themselves from the financial burden of medical bills left behind by tourists who leave without paying.

If you arrive in a country without the proper travel insurance, you will be forced to purchase insurance or you will not be allowed to enter the country.

What countries have travel insurance requirements?

The list below has been taken from .roamright.com and is accurate as of February 2019.

Schengen Nations

The following countries are a part of the Schengen Area which are under an official agreement that allows for easy travel between the countries’ borders.

The following countries are a part of the Schengen Area:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland

As a part of the Schengen Visa application process you must have proof of travel insurance. For Seychelles passport holders who receive visa on arrival in many countries, it is still advisable to purchase your travel insurance beforehand.

Travel insurance kiosks/offices are available in many of the countries where travel insurance is mandated, for those who are ill-prepared, but we strongly recommend purchasing your travel insurance from Sacos before you depart for your destination — after all we do have some of the lowest rates on offer!

Also, getting proper travel insurance before you leave for your trip allows us to provide your with a plan that best fits your need and saves you time once you visit the country!

Visit  our website to get a quote or  visit us as Maison Esplanade to purchase your insurance and increase your chances of winning our prizes! Alternatively you could call us on 429 5000 or send an email to info@sacos.sc and an officer will get back to you!

Have you ever wondered why travelers opt to purchase their travel insurance from Sacos? That’s because they know that with a Sacos travel insurance policy, they are afforded peace of mind knowing that if they get sick they will not run the risk of potentially running up huge medical bills as we will be there to pick up the tab should they get unlucky and end up going to the hospital.

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We’re often shocked when some travellers say they don’t travel with insurance. Travel insurance is, in our eyes, as essential to travel as buying a plane ticket, accommodation or renting a travel car. Honestly, if you think you can save money by not getting a travel insurance then you are playing Russian roulette with your health and financial future.

Let’s have a refresher of what travel insurance is: financial security!

Despite only wanting to think of the positive, the truth is many things can happen while you are travelling. Travel insurance will provide you with medical coverage if you get sick or injured on your journey, reimburse you if your flight gets canceled, or if tragically a family member dies and you need to go home. It’s vital protection against the emergencies that no one can predict and can often come at a great cost.

And here’s the thing, in some countries hospitals can refuse to treat you if you can’t show them a valid travel insurance! So take the worry out of your vacation by purchasing your travel insurance prior to your trip.

We’re more than happy to help your sort everything out! Simply call us on 429 5000 or send an email to info@sacos.sc and an officer will get back to you!

When you think stroke, you think of a condition commonly associated with the elderly. The reality is that people of any age can suffer a stroke. In fact stroke risk for younger people is on the increase, which is why awareness of stroke warning signs is so vital, as well as knowing what to do if a stroke is suspected.

The FAST test helps to spot the three most common symptoms of stroke:

• Face: Can the person smile? Has their face fallen on one side?
• Arms: Can the person raise both arms and keep them there?
• Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Is their speech slurred?
• Time: If you see any of these three signs, it’s time to call 999.

But there are other signs that you should always take seriously. These include:

• Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, including legs, hands or feet.
• Difficulty finding words or speaking in clear sentences.
• Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes.
• Sudden memory loss or confusion, and dizziness or a sudden fall.
• A sudden, severe headache.

There is no way of knowing if symptoms will pass or get better when they first start, so you need to seek immediate medical help. It’s important to learn stroke symptoms and act immediately, because with rapid treatment, stroke damage can be limited and the person can have a better chance of recovery.