Author: JN Life Insurance

Hugh Reid, General Manager of JN Life Insurance, is urging Jamaicans to take their health seriously given the potential impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on the economy and productivity in the next five years. Mr. Reid said a Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) report has revealed that Jamaica could lose an estimated $47 billion in…

For many, retirement is an opportunity to enjoy their golden years because of smart financial planning. For others, it can be a time of great trepidation because there is uncertainty surrounding the funds set aside for their golden years. Othneil Blagrove, senior manager, sales and marketing, JN Life Insurance believes that approaching retirement does not…

There is a maxim that says life begins after retirement, and whole life nutritionist, Dr Eloreen Pryce, sees retirement as an opportunity for people to be active and healthy. The nutritionist advises that retirement is not the end, but the beginning, or continuation of a healthy life and staying active is one way in which…

Life insurance can be a springboard to generational wealth because it provides coverage against major illnesses and can be used to protect the family’s income in the event of the death of a breadwinner, explains Othneil Blagrove, senior manager, sales, at JN Life Insurance Company. The insurance manager explained that there are different types of…

“One of the purposes of the investment component of an insurance policy is to build financial resilience and is an ideal long-term savings for retirement income. Consequently, persons should not hesitate when it comes to purchasing insurance that come with an investment option,” says Othneil Blagrove, Senior Manager, Sales JN Life Insurance Company. Mr Blagrove…

JN Life Insurance Company has launched an innovative term life insurance product, with an investment option which will allow policyholders to choose the duration of their policy tailoring their needs for insurance, for premiums as low as $800 per month. The product, JN Life Vest, is available to persons between the ages of 18 and…

Kidney Disease Affects Up to 300,000 Jamaicans An estimated 300,000 Jamaicans, or about 10 to 12 per cent of the population, suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), with many more not knowing that they have the illness. Nephrologist, Dr Keneil A. Chrysostom, wants more Jamaicans to practise a healthy lifestyle to minimise the risk of…

Members of the real estate community are being advised that having a conversation about financial wellness should also include pension planning because of its importance when it comes to retirement or unforeseen circumstances. At present just under 20 per cent of the labour force is a part of an approved pension scheme which means that…

It is a truth universally acknowledged that what we eat helps to determine our health. Therefore, front of package labelling (FOPL) has become a discussion point, when it comes to processed foods, because of its importance in helping consumers make informed choices about what they consume and how it can impact their health. “The Heart…

Mr. Hugh Reid, general manager, JN Life Insurance Company is urging Jamaicans to monitor and pay close attention to their health as data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness has indicated that medical costs from cardiovascular diseases and diabetes alone, over the next 15 years, could be as high as $29.8 billion. The insurance…