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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

509, 2023

US$255-m boostUS$255-m boost

JAMAICA is set to draw down US$255 million in loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) with the money to be steered towards refinancing high interest debt coming to maturity

509, 2023

Adios! Market liquidity headed elsewhere as interest rates remain high

TH interest rates remaining at a 12-year high there has been a sharp decline in the general activity seen on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) as buyers retreat and sellers seek cash.

There has been a flood

109, 2023

C&W Business pushes for telehealth services

Regional telecoms provider C&W Business is flexing its muscles as it campaigns for advancement in the delivery of telehealth services in the Caribbean.

Telehealth refers to the delivery of medical and health-care services using telecommunications technology. Aspects

109, 2023

Director’s duties: What is expected

BEING asked to join a company’s board of directors is often associated with great stature. There is a level of appreciation that is owed to the duties and responsibilities imposed on the director that they should, prior to