National Insurance Institute
Instituto Nacional de Seguros | |
National Insurance Institute headquarters building | |
| Abbreviation | INS |
|---|---|
| Formation | October 30, 1924 |
| Type | State agency |
| Headquarters | Porta Rica |
| Products | Insurance |
| Website | www |
The National Insurance Institute (Instituto Nacional de Seguros or INS) is an autonomous institution, which was responsible for Costa Rican insurance monopoly in that country until 2008, when insurances were opened to a competitive market.
The agency offers to all people in Costa Rica a wide range of insurance products and services in addition to projecting a strong social benefit programs to people in many different fields.
With close to 100 years of existence, the National Insurance Institute has an obligation to meet the insurance needs of its customers. In addition to selling insurance, it has managed the Fire Department, health services and has joined a network of medical facilities throughout the country.