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IAJ President – Peter Levy- Motor Uninsured
Managing Director BCIC- Speaks on the amount of uninsured motor vehicle on the road in Jamaica and the dangers it creates for the insured driver.

IAJ President – Peter Levy- General Uninsured
Managing Director BCIC- Speaks on the amount of the uninsured population in Jamaica.

Past Statistics:

Life Insurance (2016-2017)
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General Insurance (2014-2015)
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Claims Payout (2012-2013)
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General Insurance (2014-2015)
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Statistics on The Economy.

Review of Economic Performance
October – December 2018.

The PIOJ presents preliminary estimates on economic performance for each quarter, approximately 6 weeks following the end of the quarter being reviewed. This is based on preliminary information available from the major data providers.

This release of the preliminary estimate is consistent with developments in all modern economies globally, where it is the common practice to release a 1st, 2nd and even a 3rd preliminary estimate before the final official figure is released. Learn More >

Current Statistics

GOVERNMENT FISCAL MONITORING

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

BOJ RATE POLICY

JAMAICA ECONOMIC DATA

1111, 2020

The future of remote working: how will tech support your firm?

As many organisations consider more permanent models of virtual work, we explore what Slack, Microsoft Teams and Facebook are developing to support the new model.

Within a matter of days, COVID-19 demolished traditional working patterns across the world: offices were closed,

1111, 2020

Communication drive to accompany Jamaica Cares travel insurance

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says a “very strong” communication programme will be rolled out for the Jamaica Cares travel insurance programme, which will be launched soon.

The revolutionary initiative is aimed at providing travel protection and emergency services

1111, 2020

BOJ lifts cap on forex pension assets – Dual rules may complicate compliance

New regulatory guidelines will allow pension funds to double their US dollar-denominated assets by next year, but industry insiders say it may might lead to a reduction in portfolio holdings for some.

That’s because some funds already hold more than the

211, 2020

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2020

KINGSTON October16, 2020: The All Jamaica Consumer Price Index for September2020 was 106.1,indicating an inflation rate of 0.2per centas released today,October 15, 2020,by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN)

September 2020 CPI