Author: Adesina Alewale
Stark contrast between Beirut and US shows value of insurance
The value of insurance is never in doubt among those involved in the sector. However, persuading others of the value of insurance is sometimes a hard [...]
President Buhari finalises Nigeria’s membership of ATI
Nigeria has become a full member country of Africa Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), after president Muhammadu Buhari signed the final papers.
The west [...]
VIDEO: What can insurers learn from Covid-19 to future-proof their businesses?
Insurers from across the continent were asked what lessons have been learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and how would these help future-proof thei [...]
Insurers make growing contribution to UN’s sustainable development goals
In the third session of the UNEP's Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI) series, stakeholders from across the insurance industry – and [...]
Insurers have golden opportunity to grow their businesses
Insurers across Africa often argue that microinsurance business is unprofitable and that they would rather stick with markets offering better returns. [...]
Report: Worth watching the Europeans on ESG
Insurers across Africa have long watched the Europeans in terms of insurance offerings and product designs. Now, Insurance Europe has published its re [...]
AfDB report: north Africa’s economy could contract by 6.7%
North Africa was the second most successful region in Africa, behind the east, until the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Now, as the region registering the mos [...]
Economic risk set to outweigh health risks post-Covid-19, warns Control Risks
African economies are facing a challenging time post-Covid-19, with associated political and security risk implications, according to a new report fro [...]
Africa forging ahead in tackling financial crime
African countries have made great strides in strengthening commitments and capacity to achieve tax transparency and exchange information on illicit fu [...]
Training launched to help insurers ahead of disaster shocks
Training that will help build the knowledge of the private sector, African governments and the international community to better carry out financial p [...]