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.
VIDEO: Technology has key role to play in African insurance market development
The use of technology will have a crucial role in developing the African insurance markets and in accessing a new, younger consumer base, as Shingie M [...]
Great opportunities for African insurance market from the new AfCFTA, say insurance regulators
The new African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) will pave the way for new opportunities for the African insurance markets, a group of insura [...]
Poor perception of insurance is holding back the market, warn Kenyan insurers
Insurers are not only battling reluctance to buy insurance among those who have had a bad experience but also among those who have never even tried th [...]
Balancing the needs of the continent with climate change adaptation remains crucial, says Munich Re
Africa needs to be treated differently as the climate conversation hots up around the world, says Munich Re of Africa head of Africa strategy, Sipho M [...]
African insurers must prepare for rising PVT rates, warns market
Rates for political, violence, terrorism (PVT) cover are likely to rise still further across Africa as the lag following increased rates in London is [...]
VIDEO: Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance takes centre stage
Insurance players across the continent are being urged to sign up to the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance while attending the AIO Conferen [...]
Small steps on the ESG journey are essential in beating Africa’s challenges, stresses ICEALion CEO
Taking small steps is all part of the ESG journey and will help Africa manage its many challenges, suggests the CEO of ICEALion group, Dr Caesar Mwang [...]
VIDEO: The importance of risk management in the ESG journey
Carol Misiko, director, risk at Britam Holdings and secretary of the Institute of Risk Management East Africa Regional Group, talks to Liz Booth about [...]
Sovereign risk transfer scheme launched for Ghana to protect against urban floods
The Insurance Development Forum, the Ghana Ministry of Finance, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German government have launche [...]
Malawi government set to receive $14.2m insurance payout from ARC following drought
Drought-affected households in Malawi will receive swift relief of more than $14.2m with an upcoming climate insurance payout by African Risk Capacity [...]