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National Insurance Board at BCCEC Power Breakfast

National Insurance Board at BCCEC Power Breakfast

11/13/2019 10:48:34 PM
The National Insurance Board co-partnered with the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) for its popular Power Breakfast for a demonstration of NIB’s newest dynamic and innovative Employer’s Self-service (ESS) portal.

Members of BCCEC were excited to discuss the NIB Employer’s Self-service (ESS) portal which allows employers to manage their accounts, submit monthly c10 statements, upload employees NIB records, and pay contributions online at anytime from anywhere. Employer’s in attendance were given the opportunity to register for the pilot programme currently underway.

Employers wishing to learn more about the ESS portal may inquire at compliance@nib-bahamas.com or contact their Inspector. The ESS portal is set for a full launch in 2020
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