The adoption of dash cams by businesses with vehicle fleets has become a game-changing solution in safeguarding assets, protecting drivers, optimising fleet operations and securing their financial future. With cost management always being a priority, many companies are increasingly turning to these innovative devices to mitigate risks, enhance safety and reduce cost. Dash cams are […]
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Insurance Hike Widens Pool of Uninsured and Underinsured
Following the significant hike for and paucity of reinsurance coverage, insurance companies in the region are grappling with a troubling dilemma. With an average increase of up to 40 per cent for property insurance by overseas-based reinsurance companies, many persons may find it difficult to purchase insurance coverage for their homes and businesses, thereby widening […]
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Hurricane Preparedness Helps to Minimise Risks
Extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, flooding and landslides pose a threat to life. It is therefore important to be prepared to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones and property. JN General Insurance urges you to take keen note of the following hurricane preparation tips to help keep you safe: Monitor […]
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What measures can you take to ensure insurance premiums remain cost-effective?
Help to keep insurance premiums affordable by doing your part to minimise the risk of crashes. You can do this by: Not only do you avoid the heartache of a crash when you drive safely, but you will enjoy lower premiums if you are accident-free. JN General Insurance urges you to use the road safely […]
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Businesses, Homeowners Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Season
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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How much do you know about Insurance Premiums?
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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What is Insurance?
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 […]
Road Traffic Act
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 […]
Four Reasons to Avoid Getting Your Driver’s Licence Suspended
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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Beware of the Holiday Toll!
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 […]