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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

2711, 2016

Jamaica slips two ranks in 2017 Doing Business Report, but…

With a new methodology in operation, Jamaica has slipped two spaces to stand at 67th in the world in the prestigious Doing Business Report 2017, retaining its position as first in the Caribbean in respect of the ease of doing

2711, 2016

Parents, guardians urged to introduce children to road safety

A Jamaica Observer file photo of a policewoman assisting a boy to cross the road. The Road Safety Unit has appealed to parents and guardians to accompany children, especially those in the age group five to nine years, when

2110, 2016

The executive profile

AN executive profile in health is a comprehensive medical evaluation that includes a detailed, head-to-toe examination and a battery of investigations. Dr Jomo James, internist, told All Woman that the suitability is often based on a person’s age, sex, family

2110, 2016

Matthew creates flood of insurance enquiries

While Jamaica’s trade and commerce industries experienced some decline in business activities from the threat posed by Hurricane Matthew, most insurance companies saw an up tick in homeowner’s insurance transactions.

Last Friday, the Meteorological Service advised that Hurricane Matthew would