The Federation of Colombian Insurers (Fasecolda) measured the behavior of the issuance of Soat policies, after the first 24 hours of the entry into force of the discount and reported a strong increase in sales.
(See: ‘We will not forgive a vehicle without Soat or counterfeit’: Mintransporte).
The ten companies that market the Soat They strengthened their distribution channels to meet the demand for this insurance.
As expected, some users decided to purchase it once the approximate discount of the 50% in the price of the insurance for certain categories.
(See: “For Soat to work people have to buy it,” says insurer).
The issuance of insurance for motorcycles grew by 972.9% compared to Monday, December 12.
This becomes the category that has accessed this insurance the most, going from 4,937 policies to 52,969 sold on December 19.
Bogota, capital of Colombia.
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During the first 24 hours, insurers reported 77,970 policies sold throughout the countrya growth in the expedition of Soat of 171.1% in the benefited categories.
Antioquia, Bogotá, Cundinamarca and Valle are the departments where the sale of the policy has been most reported, sFollowed by Santander, Tolima, Meta and Huila.
During December 19, 15,093 policies were issued in Antioquia, 223.4% more than on Monday, December 12.
(See: Soat discount: ABC to find out if it applies to you and what it covers).
In the case of Bogota it went from 8,813 policies to 15,036 policies sold.
For its part, Cundinamarca registered a growth of 389.9% with 10.024 policies issued and in the Valley 9,875 policies were registered, which meant a growth of 232.6% compared to Monday, December 12.
(See: The changes that the Soat will have in 2023 to correct its gaps).
“The insurance industry is committed to the implementation of this measure so that more people are protected through Soat. Let us not forget that in order to guarantee care for all victims of traffic accidents, the good behavior of citizens is required, as well as the responsibility of complying with the obligation to acquire the Insurance and to use it properly”. expressed David Colmenares, president of the Board of Directors of Fasecolda.
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