Author: John Mungabe
Insurers expect government measures on climate change as COP26 looms
Insurers will be watching to see how countries across Africa react in the runup to the global climate change conference, COP26, next month.
South A [...]
ESG product gold rush brings dangers of mis-selling scandals
In recent years the growth in products marketed on the basis of their strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials has exploded. More [...]
Grab your chance to have your say!
Independent thinktank Cenfri has launched a project to understand key challenges and identify opportunities regarding the processes for policy leads a [...]
Sanlam and MTN agree deal to sell insurance across Africa
Sanlam and MTN Group have agreed an exclusive strategic alliance to distribute Sanlam Group insurance and investment products across Africa, further d [...]
New distribution channel for Axa in Egypt
Part of the ongoing conversation about building resilience is always about new forms of distribution. Now Axa Egypt has announced a long-term partners [...]
Deloitte launches effort to address health care equity in Africa
In what could be a useful tool for insurers across the continent, Deloitte has announced the launch of the Deloitte Africa Health Equity Institute (DA [...]
Insurers urged to back startups that can drive climate-related innovation
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is recommending that development financial institutions and other investors focus on high-impact, high-growth-pote [...]
New MGA for Africa launches from Mauritius office
Brokers have a new source for political violence and terrorism (PVT) cover as Rokstone, the International Speciality (Re)Insurance MGA, part of the Av [...]
IIB becomes affiliate of CII
The Insurance Institute of Botswana (IIB) has been approved as a CII-affiliated institute. Based in Gaborone, the IIB has a vision to encourage the ad [...]
Gender equality still needs work in Tanzanian financial services
A number of financial institutions in Tanzania were found to be performing well regarding gender equality at senior management levels, though gender g [...]