Business titan Dennis Lalor has been hailed by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness as a pioneering entrepreneur whose vision, ingenuity, and unwavering dedication to Jamaica’s progress left an indelible mark across the nation’s private sector.

Lalor, who died Wednesday night after ailing for some time, was known and respected for his contribution to business, sports administration, and philanthropy spanning more than five decades. He was 91.

He is best known for founding the Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) Group Limited, which he served as chairman and chief executive officer for many years as he built it into one of the largest full-service financial institutions in the Caribbean.