Guardian Life of The Caribbean Limited (GLOC) and C.O.B. Financial Services & Insurance Agent Inc (COBFSIA). recently came together to reaffirm the power of partnerships with a media event at the Courtyard By Marriott, Bridgetown.

Dubbed ‘COBFSIA powered by Guardian Life”, this is a partnership that aims to resound with members and the general public as these financial powerhouses are committed to bettering the economic safety net of members through offering flexible insurance solutions which allows them more security, investment opportunities and are positive avenues for multi-generational wealth. 

COBFSIA is a fully owned subsidiary of the City of Bridgetown Cooperative Credit Union Ltd. (C.O.B) and is a hybrid insurance agency that allows members access to white labelled products and serves as a unique distribution channel for life insurance, general insurance services and mortgages. COBFSIA’s Chairman, Kemar Cumberbatch, reiterated at the event that the importance of the collaboration, which aims to create value and opportunities for approximately 70, 000 credit union members. “With this collaboration, Guardian will tap into C.O.B’s extensive network to offer affordable rates and comprehensive financial products and services.”

With 19 years of service to Barbados, Guardian Life has been providing products and solutions to Barbadians to meet their life and health insurance needs as well as offering group and individual pension plans. President, Guardian Life of The Caribbean Limited, Samanta Saugh expressed that at the heart of Guardian Life is service to our clients and communities. She intimated that working along with a trusted partner in COBFSIA, “Together we have pledged a strategy to grow on purpose by aligning our vision and our aspirations for the future. This partnership with COBFSIA is one of collaboration, enabling us to offer a seamless, best-in-class service to C.O.B’s members, bringing them a diverse range of competitive solutions that help them protect themselves and their loved ones.”

These are exciting times for both companies, as the strengthening of this partnership signals that new prospects and benefits will abound for members and the wider public to assist them in achieving their financial success and peace of mind so that they can live easy!