Posts by Carlette DeLeon
10 Road Safety Practices To Remember For Back To School
As schools reopen this week, drivers in major towns and cities can expect heavier traffic and longer delays. Driving with young passengers requires particular caution. Here are 10 road safety practices to remember for back to school. 1) Drive carefully When driving through school zones, slow down and drive with caution. Remember, children may not…
Read More8 Tips For Highway Driving In Jamaica
8 Tips For Highway Driving In Jamaica Is there a speed limit in Jamaica? In Jamaica, speed limits vary based on the type of road and area: Urban Areas: 50 kph (about 30 miles mph) Highways: 80 kph (about 50 mph) Toll roads: 80 kph up to 110 kph (approximately 50-70 mph) What is the…
Read More10 Car Accident Prevention Tips to Keep You Safe
As the Independence celebration fast approaches, road users can expect more traffic on the roads and therefore an increased risk of accidents. According to the Road Safety Unit, 484 persons lost their lives due to car accidents on Jamaican roads in 2021. Here are ten (10) helpful car accident prevention tips that you can use…
Read MoreWhich Natural Hazards Are Covered by Home Insurance?
Your home is one of your most significant assets, which is why it is essential to protect it by buying home insurance. The right policy allows you to rebuild or repair your home after a loss caused by a natural hazard. Jamaica is affected by earthquakes, windstorms (including cyclones or tornados), floods and hurricanes –…
Read MoreGeneral Accident Blood Drive Draws Young Blood
With 62 units of blood in the bag, June 15 marked another successful year of blood donations at General Accident Insurance Company’s annual blood drive. The GenAc Blood Drive, held each year in June, recognizes the life-saving gifts of blood on World Blood Donor Day (celebrated on June 14). Staff, customers and passersby alike joined…
Read MoreShould You Change Your Insurance Cover If You’re Working From Home and Driving Less?
Working from home long term and spending less time driving? It may be tempting to change the insurance cover on your motor vehicle. A cheaper premium may seem like a good idea at the moment but there are reasons why this might leave you exposed to loss or damage. Will the risk of potential loss…
Read More8 Safety Tips For Driving In The Rain
From driving across the Flat Bridge to dodging potholes filled with water, getting to your destination on wet and slippery Jamaican roads can be tricky. Here are eight safety tips for driving safely in the rain. 1. Don’t Make Haste If You Can Wait Flooded roads can occur without warning even in moderate rainfall, so…
Read MoreGenAc’s Leading Lady Now Insurance Association Jamaica (IAJ) President
General Accident Insurance Company’s Managing Director is the new head of Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ). The appointment was announced at the IAJ Annual General Meeting held recently. Sharon Donaldson, Executive Director and CEO of General Accident Insurance Company (GenAc) previously served the IAJ as the Vice President. No stranger to adding new titles to…
Read MoreGenAc Rejoins Dunrobin Primary Students For Read Across Jamaica Day
General Accident Insurance Company joined the annual Read Across Jamaica initiative by reading to the students of Dunrobin Primary School virtually. This year, the company celebrated the return of face to face classes by reading to the Dunrobin Primary students in person on National Read Across Jamaica Day 2022. General Accident Marketing Associate Sha Vaughn…
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