KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marking the largest ‘Blast Off’ gathering since 2018, over 2,500 Sagicor team members gathered for the company’s annual event, on Wednesday, January 14, at the National Indoor Sports Centre.

Held under the theme “One Sagicor: One Team, One Future,” organisers say the event reflected the group’s sustained growth and exceptional engagement across all business lines, setting a confident, energised, and ambitious tone for 2026.

Addressing the attendees, Christopher Zacca, president and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica, stressed the significance of alignment and collective responsibility as the organisation positions itself for continued success.

“Blast Off 2026 is about reminding our team that our strength lies in our unity,” Zacca said.

“With more than 2,500 team members coming together, we have demonstrated what ONE Sagicor truly means,” he said, adding, “No one knows exactly what the year will bring, but if we move forward as a close-knit team, our ability to collaborate, execute with discipline and support one another is what will see us through.”

Zacca added that as 2026 begins, Sagicor’s focus and commitment encompass both strong business performance and ongoing support for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa last October.

“We are guided by our people, our philosophy as a company, and our commitment to national development. We will remain focused on building a stronger future for Jamaica, and the wider Caribbean,” he said.

Central to the event was the keynote address by internationally acclaimed entrepreneur, author and business strategist Vusi Thembekwayo, who challenged team members to think boldly, act decisively and exercise a resolute spirit in the face of uncertainty.

“Winning organisations are built by people who take responsibility for outcomes, not just effort,” Thembekwayo said. “What I see at Sagicor is a team that is hungry for growth and possesses the talents and skills to lead, not just in Jamaica, but across the region, if each individual commits to performing at their best.”

Andre Mousseau, president and CEO of Sagicor Financial Company, the parent of Sagicor Group Jamaica, also reinforced the importance of a merger of the company’s Caribbean operations during the event.

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The transaction, Sagicor says, will create new opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and regional mobility.

On December 16, last year, Sagicor Group Jamaica entered into an agreement to merge Sagicor Life Inc with SGJ, under a single Caribbean holding structure to create a diversified Caribbean financial services group with insurance, banking, and wealth offerings, to be called Sagicor Group Caribbean. SGJ and SLI will become subsidiaries of a new entity, Sagicor Group Caribbean (SGC), which will be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, pending regulatory approval.