Statement By Premier And Minister Of Finance On Virgin Islands Insurance Tribunal Report

Thursday, 31 January 2019 - 12:59pm

Immediately following the passage of Hurricane Irma, on September 11 I held a meeting with the Territory’s insurance providers and one with the Territory’s banks.

Jack Husbands To Chair Insurance Tribunal

Friday, 23 February 2018 - 6:06pm

Mr. Jack Husbands is the newly appointed chair of the Insurance Tribunal.

Public Invited To Submit Grievances To Insurance Tribunal

Wednesday, 17 January 2018 - 3:54pm

Persons unsatisfied with insurance claim(s) decisions are invited to submit their grievances to the Insurance Tribunal.

Insurance Tribunal Now In Place To Mediate Claims

Monday, 15 January 2018 - 2:57pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands today announced the introduction of the Insurance Tribunal created by the Financial Services (Continuity of Business) Act, 2007.

Statement on Insurance Company Review

Thursday, 14 December 2017 - 11:43am

Madame Speaker, immediately following the passage of Hurricane Irma, on September 11 I held a meeting with the Territory’s insurance providers and one with the Territory’s banks at the NEOC, which was at the hospital at that time. In that meeting, insurance companies assured the Government that they are ready to address claims and I was surprised that two companies had already started their claims process during those very uncertain days.   I also received assurances that their re-insurers were prepared to pay out claims. 

Premier To Make Statement On Insurance Claims, Bank Loans

Monday, 11 December 2017 - 11:55am

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, on Tuesday, December 5 held two separate meetings with the Territory’s insurance providers and banks to discuss matters relating to the processing of claims and the status of loan moratoriums following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Daily Brief by Premier Smith For September 29

Friday, 29 September 2017 - 6:47pm

Good day my fellow residents.  As we come to the end of this September, I give God thanks for his continued blessings on our lives.  As daunting as this month was for the Virgin Islands, I believe we still have much to be grateful for.

Health Minister Explains Cost And Sustainability Of NHI

Friday, 4 September 2015 - 5:15pm

National Health Insurance (NHI) contributions will be shared between beneficiaries, employers and the Government in order to ensure that the entire population has access to healthcare services.

NHI Expected To Secure Long Term Social And Economic Benefits

Thursday, 3 September 2015 - 5:30pm

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton has stated that the National Health Insurance, through pooled contributions, is not only more cost effective and affordable for the wider population, but will have significant long-term social and economic benefits for the Virgin Islands.

BVI Makes Captive Insurance History

Friday, 28 August 2015 - 12:30pm

The Territory has made history in the captive insurance industry with the appointment of the Marketing Manager of BVI Finance, Ms. Alicia Green to the Executive Board of the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE). 

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