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Jamaican insurers report J$54.35 billion in Melissa payments; 983 claims remain

Hurricane Melissa damaged Jamaica in October 2025. The industry payment figures describe specified claims reported by participating insurers as at September 30, 2026.

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New insurer figures show the value and distribution of Melissa payments, uneven closure rates and the remaining claims before the FSC’s planned assessment.

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Source published Oct 11, 2026
Jamaican insurers report J$54.35 billion in Melissa payments; 983 claims remain
New insurer figures show the value and distribution of Melissa payments, uneven closure rates and the remaining claims before the FSC’s planned assessment.

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Jamaica Gleaner: Ja’s insurance regulator to publish Hurricane Melissa claims review amid settlement delays
Jamaica Gleaner: Insurers pay $54b in Melissa claims, 983 outstanding