Author: Jakki Green
HDI Global launched climate risk reporting service in response to regulatory requirements
In the face of climate change, businesses are increasingly confronted with location-specific physical climate risks that threaten their business succe [...]
South African insurance market set to grow almost 4% this year, according to GlobalData
The South African general insurance industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% from ZAR159.5bn ($9.4bn) in 2024 to ZAR192 [...]
Global Shield chooses the Centre for Disaster Protection to co-ordinate support for insurance
The Centre for Disaster Protection has been selected as the coordinator for the technical advisory group (TAG) of the Global Shield against Climate Ri [...]
Three trends set to drive cyber-attacks in 2024
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses, as the cyber threat lands [...]
Risk management crucial, South African businesses warned
Considering myriad financial dangers facing nations globally, the emphasis on strategic planning and risk management has never been more crucial for S [...]
Field building allows investors to shape companies as they want, suggests Rotterdam School of Management study
Amid rising scepticism about the impact of sustainable investing, new research from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) showcases that traditional st [...]
ASR forms new parametric reinsurance partnership to boost African cover
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has formed a landmark parametric reinsurance partnership with a leading European reinsurer, to increase its coverage for [...]
P&I renewals up for fifth consecutive year as inflation bites, warns AM Best
Despite a relatively benign year for pool claims in 2023, Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs will seek further price improvements at the Februar [...]
South Africa’s record-low corruption score sparks economic concerns, warns risk body
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) is concerned at South Africa’s lowest-ever rating in the new Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) [...]