Underinsurance or No Insurance – A Bad Idea

Joseph Holness, Assistant General Manager, Reinsurance and Underwriting, JN General Insurance “A common mistake that some homeowners make is not to insure their property for the full replacement value, thus creating the issue of underinsurance,” advised Joseph Holness, Assistant General Manager, Reinsurance and Underwriting, JN General Insurance (JNGI).  “As a result, if an insured peril […]

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Mitigate Against Financial Loss from Hurricanes

Joseph Holness, Assistant General Manager, Reinsurance and Underwriting, JNGI. As the official hurricane season commenced on June 1, one leading insurance company, JN General Insurance Company (JNGI), is urging property owners to mitigate against financial loss by insuring their assets. “We live in a region, which is prone to hurricanes. Although Jamaica has been fortunate […]

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The Psychological Trauma of being in a Motor Vehicle Accident

Aneika Williams, associate clinical psychologist, survivors of motor vehicle crashes to experience prolonged psychological trauma St Mary-based associate clinical psychologist, Aneika Williams, maintains that survivors of motor vehicle crashes are at risk of experiencing psychological trauma, which can have serious repercussions on the quality of their life. “People tend to focus on the physical impact […]

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COVID-19 Update and Adjusted Opening Hours

To Our Valued Customers, JN General Insurance Company (JNGI) has begun observing new operating hours in keeping with the recent announcements from the Government of Jamaica regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The following changes became effective today (March 18) and will last for seven (7) days: Our MegaMart Waterloo location will be closed. The team at […]

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“Service First,” say Senior Living Legends Jukie and Edith Chin

Juici Patties executives Jukie and Edith Chin, were among six outstanding Jamaicans honoured with the 2019 Living Legacy Awards, by the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP). Jean Lowrie-Chin, CCRP founder, explained that the Living Legacy Awards are presented annually to persons over the age of 55 years, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to […]

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Hurricane Survival Lessons

As Jamaica approaches the second peak in hurricane season activity during October, a few pointers can help to highlight some aspects of the most frequent natural hazard in the Caribbean, says Chris Hind, general manager of JN General Insurance Company (JNGI). During the lifetime of the average Jamaican, the country will experience numerous tropical storms […]

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Five Hurricane Survival Lessons

As Jamaica approaches the highpoint of the hurricane season during September, a few pointers can help to highlight some aspects of the most frequent natural hazard in the Caribbean, says Chris Hind, general manager of JN General Insurance Company (JNGI). During the lifetime of the average Jamaican, the country will experience numerous tropical storms and […]

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