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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

1908, 2023

FSC proposes new guidelines for collective investment schemes

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed new guidelines for collective investment schemes (CIS) which cover unit trusts and mutual fund offerings in a bid to enhance regulatory oversight and better govern the $345-billion CIS industry.

1908, 2023

Economy grows 2.9% in 6 months

THE pace of growth in the local economy slowed in the first half of this year to 2.9 per cent as the country completed the recovery from the pandemic-induced decline and settle down to lower rates of expansion.

1908, 2023

Chinese yuan falls against dollar, raising questions about weaker currency to boost exports

China’s yuan dipped briefly to a 16-year low against the dollar on Thursday, raising questions about whether Beijing might weaken its currency to help struggling exporters and reverse a deepening economic slump.

The Chinese currency slid to CN¥7.32 to the dollar

1908, 2023

nflation up, unemployment down, outgoing Statin boss reports

Consumer prices rose by 1.1 per cent for the month of July, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Statin, has said.

It also emerged on Tuesday that a new director general is being sought for Statin, but the current head, Carol Coy,