S. Shlomo Insurance Company Ltd. was received in November 2007, the adequate license from the Israeli Insurance Commissioner. Its goal is to become one of Israel's top 5 insurance companies in non-life iunsurance.
The company began to issue insurance policies on January 1, 2008. At the beginning it focused on personal lines: motor bodily injury insurance and comprehensive vehicle property insurance. Towards the end of 2008 the company began to provide homeowners insurance, as well.
At the beginning of 2009 the company is insuring approximately 70,000 automobiles, uses the services of about 300 agents and brokers and employs a little more than 100 employees.
The company intends to continue and diversify its lines of business and increase its market share.
Shlomo Insurance Company's declared policy is to work solely through insurance agents and brokers. We cooperate with our agents and brokers and find original ways to turn the alliance beneficial to both parties.
S. Shlomo Holdings Ltd. is a leading holding company, publicly traded in the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. The Shlomo Group comprises of Israel's largest vehicle and car service group, a major manufacturer of electro-mechanical control and electronics systems and other activities including shipyards and logistical warehouses.
The Group was founded in 1974 by Mr. Shlomo Shmeltzer, whose financial vision and understanding of the economic trends have resulted in consistent growth. The selection of excellent senior managers, the provision of quality service at competitive prices, and the focus on core areas of professional expertise have enabled the Group to become the Israeli market leader in the car rental and leasing sector. The Group's vehicle and car division has a combined fleet of approximately 70,000. Other Group companies are involved in towing services, a chain of service garages and bodywork and paint shops, as well as sales outlets and a car import agency.
AFCON Industries, which was acquired by the Group in 2003, engages in a wide range of electro-mechanical control and electronics systems and equipment.