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.
Climate change impact clear to see in 2024 disaster figures, warns Munich Re
Worldwide, natural disasters caused losses of US$320bn in 2024 (2023, adjusted for inflation: $268bn), of which around $140bn ($106bn) were insured, s [...]
La CIMA pourrait fournir un modèle pour des frontières ouvertes à plus grande échelle, mais des défis demeurent
Oumar Ba, directeur général Cameroun chez Continental Re, s'entretient avec Liz Booth sur les affaires dans la région CIMA et sur les défis liés à [...]
CIMA could provide a model for open borders more widely, but challenges remain
Oumar Ba, managing director Cameroon at Continental Re, talks to Liz Booth about business across the CIMA region and the challenges of adopting th [...]
Resilience and stability of insurance market highlighted by IAIS
The resilience and stability of the insurance market has been highlighted in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) annual Glob [...]
VIDEO: What’s the difference between Gen X and Gen Z?
In this sixth episode of the Mukfin Insurance dialog, we hear of the differing expectations between generations and why the older generation has t [...]
COP 29 scored a series of victories, but meaningful action remains elephant in the room
As always with COP meetings, deadlines come and go before final agreements are made, and COP29 in Baku proved no different.
Ultimately, the confere [...]
Business leaders worry that sustainability is a major drain on resources
A new report has revealed that sustainability is a major drain on resources and business leaders are worried they may fail to meet targets.
The Tru [...]
VIDEO: Can Gen Z teach Gen X a thing or two about how to work sustainably?
In the latest of the round tables from Mukfin and Africa Ahead, we hear from Sesilia Nkoshi, senior underwriter at Namib Re, outlines how Gen Z refl [...]
Insurers facing huge volatility but opportunities still exist, says McKinsey
The volatility facing insurers is unprecedented, according to McKinsey, which warns the macroeconomic picture is mixed, with inflation stubbornly high [...]
VIDEO: Agricultural insurance can be a sustainable product, says Acre head
Acre CEO Ewan Wheeler talks to Liz Booth about the challenges of managing an agricultural insurance portfolio and suggests that insurers must give [...]