Author: John Mungabe
South African insurer welcomes COP28 outcomes
South African insurance group Sanlam Investments has welcomed the “UAE Consensus” announcement at COP28 that collectively recognises, for the first ti [...]
AM Best says reinsurance market stable as tougher stance likely to continue
Rating agency AM Best has maintained its market segment outlook for the global reinsurance segment at stable, citing substantial rate improvement, pri [...]
SMEs threatened by cyber risks, warns Allianz
SMEs, of which millions are spread across Africa, are more vulnerable to economic shocks and the impacts of business interruption than larger companie [...]
Policy inaction and investment risks undermine South Africa’s growth amid fiscal strain
South Africa’s latest mini budget will inevitably put more pressure on effective risk management policies, according to a local risk manager.
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Warning on ransomware and extortion claims as numbers rise once again, says Allianz
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyber threat lands [...]
youth@WORK honoured at IRMSA awards ceremony
Employment placement organisation youth@WORK has been awarded the industry-specific accolade on social development by the Institute of Risk Management [...]
Riskonet Africa recognised as leading South African risk firm
Riskonet Africa has been awarded the industry-specific award for professional services by The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA).
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A beacon in risk management: Sasol’s Alexandra Russell clinches top honours at IRMSA Awards
Sasol’s chief risk officer Alexandra Russell has been named as “Risk Manager of the Year” at the Institute of Risk Management South Africa’s (IRMSA) a [...]
SA life insurer commits to African biodiversity protection
South Africa’s Sanlam Group is to adopt the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations as part of a long-term commitmen [...]
Risk managers warning on water supply around Johannesburg as summer approaches
Continuous water supply issues in Johannesburg, especially as the country approaches the summer months, is ringing alarm bells among the risk manageme [...]