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.
IFRS17 adoption continuing to stress African insurance markets, as new standards emerge on sustainability for capital markets worldwide
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IRFS17, the accounting standard for insurers that has been implemented worldwide this year is still pr [...]
L’adoption de l’IFRS17 continue de mettre les marchés africains de l’assurance sous pression, alors que de nouvelles normes sur la durabilité émergent pour les marchés de capitaux du monde entier
IRFS17, la norme comptable pour les assureurs qui a été mise en œuvre dans le monde cette année, continue de s'avérer une épine dans le pied de nombre [...]
African countries increasing transparency on tax matters, says Global Forum
Increasing numbers of African countries have joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes , while 23 African s [...]
Net Zero Insurance Alliance withdraws targets to stem tide of withdrawals from the Alliance
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) has removed obligations to set targets or report on progress among its members in the wake of a series of major [...]
LISTENING TO: Why sustainability is key for future of the industry, explains Nigerian regulator
Olorundare Thomas, insurance commissioner for Nigeria, discusses the growing importance of sustainability not just for the insurance entity but also f [...]
L’assurance doit changer si elle veut rester durable, a déclaré l’événement UNEP FI
Les assureurs et réassureurs africains se sont réunis en Namibie pour la table ronde de l'UNEP FI pour l'Afrique et le Moyen-Orient pour avertir que l [...]
Insurance must change if it is to remain sustainable, UNEP FI event told
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African insurers and reinsurers came together in Namibia for the UNEP FI round table for Africa and th [...]
Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance has growing voice across African insurance markets
Collaboration and partnerships are emerging out of the growing Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (NDSI), delegates heard at a recent series [...]
Insurers have no choice but to embrace ESG, warns Continental Re CEO
Insurance businesses no longer have an option but to embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into every aspect of their operation [...]
Connected risk increases frequency and severity of events, warn insurers and risk managers
Connected risk has increased the frequency and severity of events including geopolitical risks or cyber, was the verdict of a panel of speakers at a R [...]