Membership
Membership with MAJIF
Becoming a member of MAJIF is simple and straightforward. Follow these steps:
Complete the Application
Submit Your Application
Receive Confirmation
Membership
Join a Community Committed to Your Professional Success
Becoming a member of the MAJIF means more than just securing insurance coverage; it’s about being part of a community dedicated to the highest standards of professional practice and ethical conduct. Whether you’re a medical doctor, dentist, or allied health professional, MAJIF offers unparalleled support, protection, and resources tailored to your unique needs.
Comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance
Secure your practice with MAJIF’s professional indemnity insurance, which offers coverage for legal fees, damages, and out-of-court settlements. With annual reviews of your coverage limits, you can trust that your insurance will adapt to your professional needs.
Exclusive Legal and Ethical Support
Gain access to expert advice and assistance on legal and ethical matters that impact your professional life. MAJIF’s team of experienced attorneys is here to support you through challenging situations, ensuring you can focus on what you do best—caring for your patients.
Estate Protection
Ensure your legacy is protected even after your lifetime. MAJIF defends proceedings against a deceased member’s estate related to professional acts or omissions, offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Automatic Membership with the Medical Association of Jamaica
When you join MAJIF, your annual subscription to the Medical Association of Jamaica is covered, keeping you connected to a network of professionals dedicated to advancing healthcare in Jamaica.
Start your journey with MAJIF today by completing your application.
MAJIF is owned by the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) and its members. All members of MAJIF are members of the MAJ, members of the MAJ only become members of MAJIF if they join the fund.
MAJIF has a management board including representatives of the MAJ, our management firm (FIRM Insurance Brokers Ltd.) and a member of the general public. We employ an actuary and strictly adhere to the Financial Services Commissions guidelines on insurance fund compliance.
We provide indemnity insurance for members of the fund while they were paid up members. If a claim is made within the dates of your membership, MAJIF will honour a claim including legal costs up to the maximum value of your coverage at the time of the incident.
Since 2002 MAJIF has successfully represented members in more than 40 cases and paid more than 40 million JMD dollars in fees and settlements on behalf of our members.
You are free to employ any and all resources at your disposal. MAJIF will only be responsible for the legal costs incurred by the attorney appointed by the fund’s board of management.
You will need a current copy of your Medical Council of Jamaica registration, as well as of any specialist certification you may have.
Yes. Members can take a leave of absence from the fund and return. The dates and reasons for a member’s absence must be communicated in writing to the chairman of MAJIF. Leave must be granted in writing by MAJIF for it to become effective.
Your policy will lapse and you will no longer have indemnity insurance coverage for the subsequent period. A special charge will be applied to your next application to MAJIF.
No. MAJIF offers flexible payment plans at a reasonable interest rate. Please contact us for further details
Yes. We offer coverage for multiple specialties and procedures. Please pay special attention to specific questions asked on our application form such as: blood transfusions, laser procedures, laparoscopic surgery etc. If the circumstances of your practice change at any point, please indicate the change to MAJIF as soon as possible.
MAJIF provides a range of coverage of between 5.5-70 million JMD. Each member is free to select the amount that they are comfortable with. We advise members to consider the complexity, level of clinical risk as well as the size of their practice into consideration. We remain available to discuss your individual concerns.
