Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa exposes housing insurance gaps

Economist Keenan Falconer stated that Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm that struck Jamaica last year, revealed significant gaps in housing insurance coverage. The remarks, made at a Rotary Club meeting, follow repeated calls by Prime Minister Andrew Holness for better insurance uptake. The extent of uninsured losses and the policy response remain uncertain.

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