Road safety advocate and crash survivor, Yanique Wilson, is urging passengers commuting on public transportation to speak up whenever they notice that the driver is speeding and not adhering to the Road Code, as remaining silent could cost them their lives. “I just have a plea to the road users out there, you don’t have […]
Individual insurance companies are looking at incentivizing the use of dash cams as they say it will assist in faster settlement of claims. One such company is JN General Insurance Company. “JNGI is looking at how to incentivize policyholders who use dash cams, which will aid in faster settlement of claims,” said Andrea Gordon-Martin, Assistant […]
With the arrival of summer, many persons are planning road trips and vacations to connect and unwind with loved ones. One important aspect of these road trips, however, often gets overlooked. “Sometimes little attention is given to road safety in the heightened anticipation of group outings. It is important that while making plans for special […]
With the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season on June 1, Joseph Holness, assistant general manager, reinsurance and underwriting, JN General Insurance, is recommending that homeowners address outstanding repair work on their property to minimise hurricane damage. “Ensure that galvanised sheeting and hurricane straps are securely fastened to your roof, over hanging tree branches are […]
Staunch road safety advocate and chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr Lucien Jones, is calling for the House of Representatives to hasten the debate of the accompanying regulations for the new Road Traffic Act so that the Act can be implemented. The Act, which was approved in 2018, has been repeatedly stalled pending […]
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The legal age for a person to begin driving in Jamaica is 18, however, there is no age limit to indicate when a person should stop driving. As driving skills invariably deteriorate with aging, the decision to discontinue driving is often made by the senior citizen, a medical doctor, or a loved one. Seventy-four-year-old, Carol […]
An important requirement for motor vehicle ownership is insurance. Apart from it being mandatory, it provides significant benefits to motorists in the event of theft, damage, injury or death depending on the type of coverage. Insurance coverage is either third-party or comprehensive. Third-party compensates for one’s legal liability for property damage, injury or death to […]
With persons becoming vaccinated against COVID-19 and the number of confirmed cases trending down in Jamaica, it is expected that the nation’s roads will get busier during the Christmas season as persons get into the mode of holiday shopping, attending social events and visiting family and friends. However, an important aspect of the festive season […]
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With October being observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one insurance company is committing to supporting the Jamaica Cancer Society’s (JCS) fight against breast cancer by helping to raise funds to create awareness about the disease. For every one of the first 300 new private motor policies purchased in October, JN General Insurance (JNGI) will […]
With September being the peak of the June to November Atlantic Hurricane Season, Joseph Holness, assistant general manager, JN General Insurance Company (JNGI), is urging homeowners to ensure that the necessary preparatory activities to secure their property are already complete. “A major hurricane can result in substantive damage to property, which can be costly to […]
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