Author: Liz Booth
Liz Booth has more than 30 years’ experience as a journalist and editor, working on a mix of consumer and business titles but, for the past decade, has concentrated on the insurance and risk sector. Having grown up in west Africa and then lived in South Africa, she has a lifelong commitment to the continent and a passionate interest in its future success.
Reinsurance softening slightly as African markets head to 1/1 renewals
A reduction in the number of catastrophes has helped ease the reinsurance renewal season and African market players are expecting the upcoming convers [...]
Marine insurance market picking up in a post-Covid world but faces uncertain geopolitical challenges, warns IUMI
The global marine insurance premium base for 2023 has been reported as US$38.9-billion, representing an uplift of 5.9% from the previous year. The new [...]
VIDEO: Dive In festival set to change dialogue on diversity across Africa
The upcoming Dive In festival celebrating and encouraging diversity across the insurance value chain will feature more African countries than ever bef [...]
Guy Carpenter adds note of optimism about reinsurance market
According to Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance market is characterised by reinsurers’ strong profitability in 2024 and growing capitalisation, which is e [...]
VIDEO: Climate change could be a unifying force for Africa, suggests Namibian regulator
Erich Gariseb, general manager: insurance and medical aid funds, Namfisa, talks to Liz Booth about the regulatory role in adapting to climate change [...]
African insurers must be at global ESG table to seize opportunities, suggests Sanlam sustainability chief
Something is changing on climate and that brings risks that the industry needs to manage, regardless of whether it is considered “climat [...]
Les assureurs africains doivent être présents à la table des négociations ESG pour saisir les opportunités, suggère le responsable du développement durable de Sanlam
Quelque chose est en train de changer dans le domaine du climat, entraînant des risques que le secteur doit gérer, indépendamment du fait que cela soi [...]
Upcoming Dive In festival to cover record-breaking 48 countries
The annual Dive In festival, a premier international event that rallies for diversity and inclusion (D&I) within the insurance industry, scheduled [...]
VIDEO: Mikir Shah,of Africa Specialty Risks, discusses the huge value of greater equality
Mikir Shah,of Africa Specialty Risks, discusses the huge value of greater equality in the African insurance markets
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South African risk management organisation highlights critical risks impacting Africa
As Africa continues to emerge as a dynamic and promising investment destination, the need for robust economic growth and development remains paramount [...]