What started out as a bold idea to disrupt

and transform the health insurance industry, officially became a reality with

the launch of Canopy Insurance on Thursday, January 16.

Backed by two of Jamaica’s leading

companies – Grace Kennedy and the Musson Group, Canopy combines the sincerity

of old-school customer care and the efficiency and simplicity of modern

technology to deliver a “frictionless, hassle-free experience” to all their

members.

Chairman of Canopy, Senator Don Wehby, speaking

at the launch, shared that the insurance company was borne after a careful and

strategic analysis of the group health and life insurance landscape in Jamaica.

“Both Grace Kennedy and Musson [looked] at

the value and service received in exchange for the premium our companies pay

annually, to provide these benefits to our own employees. Our research showed a

large market that was underserved and that presented an opportunity,” said

Wehby

Canopy, which commenced operations in October 2019, today boasts a member base of 10,000 individuals which reflects 1-in-5 interested customers that have made the switch to their innovative approach.

The company promises to make unnecessary paperwork a thing of the past, with all clients and members having access to an innovative online portal, which, according to Managing Director Sean Scott, is a “first for Jamaica”.

“The team at Canopy understands that the last thing a person should be worried about during a medical crisis is tackling the complex bureaucracy of their health insurer,” the Canopy Managing Director said.

“Therefore, we have raised the bar for member experience, and through our unique online portal all members will be able to manage all aspects of their benefit plan through the click of a button,” Scott explained.

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr

Christopher Tufton, welcomed Canopy to the insurance market which has been

dominated by two companies for over a decade and a half, sharing that it has

come at a time when most Jamaicans are “woefully under-insured at a time when

they cannot afford to be”.

He further stated that “with Jamaicans

being under-insured, it leads to too many people being denied access to timely

medical care, thus supporting the need for the National Health Insurance Plan,

towards the provision of universal access to health care which will be

complementary to private health insurance coverage.”

Canopy Health Insurance is now available to

all working Jamaicans.