Author: John Mungabe
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 [...]
South Africa economy needs reform urges credit insurer
Credit insurer Atradius warns the pandemic has increased the urge for economic reform in South Africa.
Its new South Africa Country Report reveals [...]
Insurance funds needed to boost Africa’s development after pandemic
The G7 DFIs, the IFC, the private sector arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), EBRD and the European Investment Bank are investing $80bn in the [...]
ASR launches parametric division
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African focused reinsurance group, has launched a parametric division, alongside the appointment of Dr Raveem Is [...]