Insurance FAQs

NCB Insurance Agency & Fund Managers Limited (NCBIA) is a subsidiary of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ). It operates as the NCB Financial Group’s Jamaica based bancassurance and insurance sales and advisory arm, providing customers with convenient access to insurance solutions such as life, health, motor, property, and annuities.

These products are underwritten by Guardian Life Limited (“Guardian Life”) and Guardian General Jamaica Limited (“Guardian General”) and readily available to customers who utilise NCBJ’s extensive banking channels, enabling them to fulfill their insurance needs seamlessly alongside their everyday banking.

Bancassurance is an operating model where banking and insurance services are made available in the same space by the respective service providers, allowing customers to access insurance products offered by an insurance underwriter or agent through a bank’s distribution network.

Under the bancassurance model:

• Products offered: Life insurance, health coverage, annuities, motor and other selected general insurance products
• Underwriting:
• Guardian Life Limited – life, health, annuities
• Guardian General Jamaica Limited – motor and general insurance
• Distribution: Exclusively through NCBIA via NCBJ’s channels
• Customer experience: Policies can be arranged without visiting the insurer directly, with opportunities to make premium payments from NCBJ accounts or obtain insurance coverage to support loan facilities granted by the bank.
• Access points: NCB branches, NCBIA advisors, and selected digital platforms

NCBIA provides distribution, advisory services, and customer support in relation to the insurance products while underwriting and risk management remain with Guardian Life and Guardian General.

Insurance Products

On September 30, 2020, NCBIC (now renamed NCBIA) transferred its insurance portfolio to Guardian Life as part of a strategic shift to enable focus on a bancassurance model. This allowed NCBIA to leverage Guardian Life’s underwriting expertise while focusing on customer access, advisory services, and sales integration with banking products.

Yes. The former insurance underwriting entity still exists but it changed its name to NCB Insurance Agency & Fund Managers Limited (NCBIA), following the sale of its insurance underwriting business to Guardian Life and now operates solely as a bancassurance distributor and advisor, rather than as an insurer.

Customers can access the following:

• Life insurance
• Health insurance (primarily corporate/group plans)
• Annuities
• Motor insurance and selected general insurance products
• Property Insurance (also available with NCB Mortgage product)

All policies are underwritten by Guardian Life or Guardian General and distributed through NCBIA.

Yes. Motor insurance underwritten by Guardian General can be accessed from NCBIA when processing an NCBJ auto loan. Options include comprehensive and third party coverage, with benefits such as protection against accidents and theft. This streamlined approach supports faster loan processing and convenience.

You can begin the process at drive.jncb.com or speak with an NCBIA insurance advisor at the nearest branch of NCBJ.

Yes. Health insurance issued by Guardian Life is available through NCBIA primarily for corporate and group clients, covering areas such as hospitalisation, outpatient care, and critical illness. NCBIA advisors work with organisations to structure plans aligned to workforce needs.

In 2025, NCBIA’s pension administration and investment management business was transferred to Guardian Life Limited as part of NCB Financial Group’s strategic objective to create a Pension Fund Administration and Investment Management Centre of Excellence. This transition strengthened scale, governance, and specialised pension administration, with no disruption to members’ benefits or contributions.

No. Pension administration is now managed by Guardian Life Limited.

Key contacts:

• Corporate clients: Continue working with your assigned Client Relationship Officer
• SMART Account members: Access online services via Guardian Life
• General enquiries:

Phone: 876 936 1723 to 27 


Email: gllpensions@myguardiangroup.com

NCBFG remains committed to supporting customers through trusted retirement planning partners.

Customers may:

• Call 888 NCB FIRST (888 622 3477)
• Visit www.ncbinsurance.com
• Email ncbia@jncb.com
• Speak with advisors at NCB branches islandwide

Typically:

• Valid government issued ID
• TRN
• Proof of address

Additional documentation may be required depending on the product requested. Customers with existing NCBJ banking relationships may benefit from streamlined onboarding.

Yes. NCBIA is an indirect subsidiary of NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) which is the financial holding company for the NCB Financial Group. Other NCBFG subsidiaries include NCBJ, Guardian Life, Guardian General, and Guardian Holdings Limited (GHL) and Clarien Bank Limited. This structure provides customers with the strength and stability of a diversified financial group.

Guardian Life Limited and Guardian General Jamaica Limited provide the insurance underwriting and administration, while NCBIA manages distribution, advisory support, and integration with banking services.

Yes. NCBIA has transitioned fully to a bancassurance and advisory model, concentrating on delivering integrated insurance solutions that complement NCBJ’s banking offerings.

NCBIA continues to focus on:

• Expanding bancassurance offerings
• Enhancing digital access and convenience
• Deepening integration with banking and wealth solutions
• Improving customer experience through simplified and holistic financial solutions

NCBIA offers:

• One stop access to financial protection solutions
• Trusted underwriting partners
• Simplified payment options and onboarding
• The strength and credibility of Jamaica’s leading financial group