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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.

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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

2702, 2020

How to avoid a personal data

The recent inadvertent disclosure of personal data at some major financial institutions in Jamaica has signalled the need for organisations to take a very robust approach to the way in which they handle the personal data of customers. Organisations

2702, 2020

Jamaica’s 2019 January to November imports up by 3.9%, exports down 15.6%

Jamaica’s imports for January to November 2019 were valued at US$5,905.5 million, an increase of 3.9 per cent when compared to US$5,682.4 million which was spent for the similar period in 2018 according to the

2702, 2020

20 quarters of positive growth

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in its latest review of economic performance has said that based on the continued stability of the macroeconomic environment, the outlook for the economy remains positive.

Speaking yesterday at its quarterly briefing and giving

2702, 2020

General Accident achieves record profit

General Accident Insurance Company Jamaica Limited (General Accident) reported Friday last (February 14) record premiums and earnings for its financial year ended December 31, 2019 and expanded its reach beyond Jamaica for the first time.

“General Accident produced the largest