{"id":83277,"date":"2026-04-22T09:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/bic-reopens-maun-branch"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:57:20","slug":"bic-reopens-maun-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/bic-reopens-maun-branch","title":{"rendered":"BIC Reopens Maun Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) has reopened its Maun branch at Newtown\/New Mall, as part of efforts to expand access to insurance services and strengthen its presence in the region.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>EXPANDING REGIONAL ACCESS<\/p>\n<p>The reopening forms part of the company\u2019s broader strategy to bring services closer to customers and improve accessibility and engagement in key economic centres.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Group CEO Newton Jazire said proximity remains central to service delivery. \u201cBeing present in Maun means being closer to the people and businesses that drive this region\u2019s economy. It means providing faster support, better advice and stronger partnerships with tourism operators, entrepreneurs, farmers and families who are building their futures here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>COMPANY BACKGROUND AND POSITION<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1975, BIC is Botswana\u2019s first national insurer and has played a role in providing financial protection across sectors. The company holds a Baa2 investment rating from Moody\u2019s and continues to invest in operational improvements.<\/p>\n<p>SERVICES AND OFFERINGS<\/p>\n<p>The Maun branch will offer a range of short-term insurance products, including personal, commercial, and specialised cover. These include motor, household, business, and agricultural insurance solutions.<\/p>\n<p>FOCUS ON CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>The reopening also reflects a focus on improving customer experience through innovation and digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Jazire noted that insurance remains widely misunderstood. \u201cInsurance is often misunderstood. Many see it as a grudge purchase, a regulatory requirement, or simply paperwork, but in reality, insurance is an essential part of economic stability. It allows a small business to recover from an unexpected loss. It is what protects the vehicles, homes, and livelihoods of hardworking Batswana,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Botswana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. 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