Deposit Insurance Corporation

DID YOU KNOW...? The DIC calculates the insured amount on both principal and interest amounts. Only banks licensed by the Central Bank and that have Bahamian Dollar business are members of the DIC. Opening several accounts in different branches of the same bank or at the same branch will not increase your insurance deposit payout. Deposits held at different member institutions are separately insured. Deposit insurance is available for eligible deposits, up to a maximum of B$50,000. Deposits held in the name of a sole proprietor are insured in the single account category, and therefore aggregated with the personal deposits of the business owner, when determining insurance cover. Loans will be deducted from monies owing to you in calculating insurance cover. Money held in a joint savings account (e.g. husband and wife) are insured separately from money held in saving accounts individually owned.

About DIC

Corporate Governance
How the DIC is operated, managed and organized

Scope of Responsibilities and Powers

The responsibilities of the DIC are clearly defined under the Act, i.e., to administer the DIC as well as to manage the Deposit Insurance Fund. Administration of the DIC includes the collection of premium contributions from member institutions, making payment of compensation to insured depositors and educating the public on the DIC.

Because of the limited scope of activities, the DIC currently has no direct employees. The Central Bank of The Bahamas is responsible for the daily operations of the DIC, and provides staff and administrative services to the DIC.

The DIC undergoes an annual audit of its affairs, and a copy of the external auditors’ report is provided to the Minister of Finance(the Minister) who then tables it in both Houses of Parliament.

Board of Management

The DIC is governed by a Board of Management, which is accountable to the Minister for its actions and decisions. The Board is comprised of the Chairman (the Governor, Central Bank), the Manager of Bank Supervision, another Manager of the Central Bank, the Financial Secretary, and two (2) persons having knowledge and experience in banking, commerce, finance, accounting, insurance or law.

Members are appointed for a term of not less than three (3) years and are eligible for re-appointment.

Any allowances paid to directors have to be approved by the Minister.

What is Deposit Insurance?

In simple terms, deposit insurance provides peace of mind in the unlikely event your bank should experience difficulty and be forced to close. Read on for details on the who and what of the coverage we provide.

Is Your Bank A Member?

Need to know if your bank is a member of the program, and that your funds are insured? Our up-to-date list of member banks will answer your questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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