Author: Jakki Green
Extreme weather events increasing risks for cities, farmers and infrastructure, COP30 hears
Cities, as well as strategic sectors such as agribusiness and infrastructure, are increasingly punished by the frequency and severity of extreme weath [...]
International regulators highlight critical role of insurance in mitigating natcat impacts
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) has stressed the critical role of insurance in mitigating these impacts while highlighti [...]
SanlamAllianz secures the African Insurer Trophy at AFIS awards
SanlamAllianz has won the African Insurer Trophy at the AFIS Awards 2025. The award was accepted on behalf of CEO Heinie Werth by Lizelle Nel, executi [...]
Businesses must address cyber risks, warns HDI Global
Cyber threats are among the most critical risks for businesses, HDI Global has warned.
It said the volume of incidents continues to rise, resulting [...]
AfDB approves US$6 million grant to help with disaster preparedness financing across Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$6 million grant to support the African Risk Capacity (ARC) in boosting disaster preparedne [...]
Cyber cover most in demand to reduce geopolitical risks, survey finds
Cyber insurance has emerged as the most in-demand insurance product as escalating geopolitical tensions drive a surge in cyber threats. With conflicts [...]
South Africa stuck in a rut: how can it escape the trap of economic stagnation?
Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises, warns credit insurer Coface. Per capita GDP in [...]
Quiet third quarter in terms of global disasters, reports Aon
Although the third quarter has not produced major global disasters in terms of insured or economic losses, the human toll remained significant, report [...]
Geopolitical risks still hampering business development, warn Willis and Munich Re
Commodity traders are facing renewed geopolitical risks as military conflicts proliferate, tariffs increase and global supply chains come under pressu [...]
Warning on growing protection gap from GFIA report
There is urgent need for co-ordinated action to address growing gaps in insurance protection worldwide, the Global Federation of Insurance Association [...]