Posts by Carlette DeLeon
Seven tips to prepare your vehicle in case of a storm
Start Early Don’t wait until a hurricane watch or warning has been announced. The hurricane season begins on 1 June very year but it’s not too late to start now. Take pictures Use a digital camera or smartphone to take several photos from multiple angles of the interior and exterior of your motor vehicle. Remember…
Read MoreTips for Preparing Your Home
Prepare for the worst The popular saying, “prevention is better than cure” is popular for a reason … It’s true! With this in mind, here are some tips to help you prepare your home, car and business for adverse weather conditions such as a tropical storm or hurricane. The best time to prepare is now,…
Read MoreGood draw for GenAc Blood Drive
50 units for Blood Bank National Blood Transfusion Service (Blood Bank) collected 50 units at the General Accident Insurance Company Jamaica (GenAc) blood drive on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The draw was accomplished with units donated by GenAc and AutoSmart staff members, the support of staff from the Musson Group of Companies and clients. “We…
Read MoreThree Simple Steps to Prepare your Home for a Hurricane
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, and will continue until the end of November. Many Jamaican homeowners are able to recall the devastation wreaked upon the island by a direct hit from hurricane Gilbert in 1988. More recently, serious damage was caused by hurricanes Ivan in 2004, Dean in 2007 and…
Read MoreGenAc gifts books and shelves to Grants Pen ECI
Reading corner makes Labour Day project for staff Maise Green Learning Centre got a Labour Day gift from General Accident Insurance Company (Jamaica) (GenAc) on Thursday, May 27, 2021. The school in Grants Pen was gifted by the staff and executives of the Caribbean insurer with over 100 books and two custom-crafted bookshelves. The books,…
Read MoreGenAc hosts blood drive at headquarters
Urges public to register to give The public is invited to donate life saving blood to the National Blood Transfusion Service (Blood Bank) on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 during the General Accident Insurance Company Jamaica (GenAc) blood drive. GenAc — in partnership with the Musson Foundation, Shop Box and Nupak — is facilitating life-preserving donations…
Read MoreRead Across Jamaica Day with Dunrobin Primary
The annual Read Across Jamaica Day, encourages adults and children to connect in a space of appreciation for literature and the skill of reading. The activity opens the schools to friends in the school’s community to spend time nurturing the skill of students and General Accident Insurance was happy to participate in the crucial development…
Read MoreWhat do you need to insure your property?
Looking to buy homeowners insurance? Here’s what you need to know: 1. You must be the legal owner with a financial interest in any property you seek to insure. This is called insurable interest and if you don’t have it, your policy may be considered void from inception. Put another way, you can’t insure something…
Read MoreWhy get insurance for your home?
Your home is very likely to be your most valuable asset, and the building and contents are vulnerable to various risks, including fire, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding and burglary. Taking out property insurance is the single most important thing you can do to protect your investment in your home. In simple terms, adequate property insurance brings…
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