Claudia Kennedy, Broker Liaison Officer, JN General Insurance, engages students in a reading session at the Tower Hill Primary School in St James on Read Across Jamaica Day observed on May 9. Read Across Jamaica Day is an annual event observed across the country and is aimed at encouraging children to develop the habit of […]
As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, insurers are urging business operators and homeowners to make all the necessary preparations that could minimise the impact of severe weather on their property. The advice comes as the regional insurance industry faces increased rates from reinsurers, who have been distancing themselves from the Caribbean and Latin America, citing […]
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Do you sometimes wonder how your insurance provider determines your premium? You’re not alone. Many people are unaware of the factors that go into calculating their insurance premiums. Insurance companies take several factors into consideration when making a decision on how much a customer pays for coverage. What is an insurance premium? An insurance premium […]
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In 2008, the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) became national coordinators of International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) activities in Jamaica. The ICC Day takes place on the third Saturday in September every year, and is the largest one-day volunteer event in the world.JNGI has been sponsoring this event from about 2005, with the main objective of building […]
How much do you know about insurance? Although the topic is familiar to many people, sometimes it is misunderstood. What is insurance? Why should persons insure their property? These are common questions that people often ask. Insurance is a contract between two parties, the insurer (the company) and the insured (the individual), that provides financial […]
The new Road Traffic Act https://japarliament.gov.jm/attachments/article/339/the road traffic act 2018.pdf (2018) and the Road Traffic Regulations (2022) have been in effect since February 1, 2023. By obeying the laws of the road, you can avoid paying fines and losing points from your driver’s licence. You could also help to make our roads safer. Below are […]
Have you ever thought of the possible consequences you could incur if your driver’s licence becomes suspended? Under the new Road Traffic Act, losing 10 points could result in your licence being suspended for six months. If you lose 14 points, your licence will be suspended for a year, and amassing 20 or more points […]
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The high incidence of road traffic crashes in Jamaica is troubling and a great cause for concern for road safety stakeholders, due to its undesirable socio-economic impact. Statistics provided by the Road Traffic Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining shows that 2,000 fatal crashes have occurred over the past five years, accounting for […]
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Advocate Urges Responsible Driving to Preserve Lives and Livelihoods With the Christmas holidays proving to be the deadliest period on Jamaican roads, Lynford Reece, senior manager – Distribution and Marketing, JN General Insurance and road safety advocate, is urging road users to exercise extreme care in order to preserve lives and reduce any further burden […]
Drowsy driving is a prevalent road safety issue that places all road users at risk. It is a significant contributor to road crashes causing injuries and deaths every year. Statistics provided by the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining showed that there were 331 crashes in Jamaica from 2010 to 2019 […]
