Author: Jakki Green
2023 continuing run of high nat cat losses, warns Munich Re
The first half of 2023 is a continuation of the recent run of years with high losses, warns Munich Re. While the overall losses of US$110bn were lower [...]
Professional services firms face plethora of emerging liabilities, warns Allianz
Architects and engineers face greater scrutiny of building and fire safety defects. Financial services professionals may be accused of mismanaging inv [...]
La connectivité des risques représente une menace importante pour les assureurs et les assurés
Le risque connecté a augmenté la fréquence et la gravité des événements, y compris les risques géopolitiques ou cyber-risques, a rendu comme verdict u [...]
Connectedness of risk proving huge threat for both insurers and insureds
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Connected risk has increased the frequency and severity of events including geopolitical risks or cybe [...]
Political risk insurers watching closely as Sierra Leone goes to the polls
Political risk insurers will be watching Sierra Leone closely as voters head to the polls, as some fear there may be a flash point if the results prov [...]
Global ESG regulations increase 155% in the past decade, claims ESG Book
Global ESG regulations have increased by 155% in the past decade, as the rapid growth of sustainability-based policy interventions continues to shape [...]
SA risk body calls for quick outcomes as government and organised business establish a partnership initiative
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) fully supports a new partnership initiative between the South African government and organised b [...]
Africa has challenges but plenty of opportunity too, suggests new McKinsey report
Despite a promising start to the millennium, Africa’s long-term economic growth has been slow, warns a new report.
Reimagining economic growth in A [...]
Egyptian firm and its CEO scoop African Insurance awards
Omar Gouda, managing director of Misr Insurance, Egypt, won the coveted Insurance CEO of the year at the recent 8th Edition of the African Insurance A [...]
Shipping losses hit a record low in 2022, but jump in fires, shadow tanker fleet and economic uncertainty pose new safety challenges
The shipping sector reported a record low number of large ships lost in the past year. However, a combination of factors impacting fire risk, ongoing [...]