Abstract

- This study aimed to investigate the impact of some macroeconomic indicators on stocks returns in the Jordanian insurance companies which listed in Amman Stock Exchange during the period (2000-2012). The study sample consisted of (16) insurance company, the analytical approach has been adopted through building a multiple linear regression model. The model of the study was analysed using a variety of statistical tests, including Pooled Model for the regression analysis, Random Effect model, and Fixed Effect model. The results of the study indicated that there is a statistically significant effect for both inflation and the budget deficit, on the Jordanian insurance companies returns, while there was no statistically significant effect for the unemployment on the returns of these stocks. The study recommended a set of recommendations, the most important was that the Jordanian insurance companies must take into consideration all the factors that affect inflation.