Insurance Association of Jamaica to host business conference

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Jamaica Observer

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) has announced a business conference aimed at addressing critical priorities shaping the insurance industry, including risk management, fraud prevention, and digital transformation.Set for April 20th and 21st under the theme “Charting the Future Together – Strengthening the Insurance Ecosystem,” the IAJ says the conference will bring together industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and innovators to examine the future of Jamaica’s insurance sector.As the representative body for Jamaica’s insurance industry, the IAJ continues to play a central role in advancing ethical standards, strengthening industry collaboration, and promoting insurance as a critical tool for financial protection, disaster resilience, and long-term economic stability.“The IAJ Business Conference is a key platform for advancing dialogue and action across the sector,” said Executive Director Everton McFarlane.“At a time when households and businesses are facing increasing financial and environmental risks, it is imperative that we strengthen collaboration, embrace innovation, and reinforce the systems that safeguard our economy,” he added.The IAJ noted that the conference will feature keynote presentations and high-level discussions on insurance fraud, regulatory reform, and the integration of technology to improve efficiency and customer experience.Featured speakers include: Matthew Samuda, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, who will speak to climate risk and sustainability; Courtney Campbell, president and CEO of VM Group, who will share expert insights on leveraging technology and purpose-driven leadership to strengthen the insurance ecosystem; Sanya Goffe, partner at Hart Muirhead Fatta, who will provide insights on building a sustainable pension ecosystem; and Steven Whittingham, chairman of the Jamaica Stock Exchange and CEO of GK Financial Group, who will share his expertise as the driving force behind GraceKennedy’s strategic growth and digital transformation across the region.