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.
Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance marks first year with aim for 50 Signatories by COP27
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VIDEO: Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance should be cornerstone of ESG journey
As the African insurance industry marks the first anniversary of the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance, the CEO of the latest firm to sign [...]
Lloyd’s targeted by climate activists in bid to stop insurance of fossil fuel projects
More than 60 people from Extinction Rebellion have blocked the entrances at Lloyd's of London headquarters, preventing staff from entering the buildin [...]
VIDEO: Understanding the Kenyan insurance market
Ezekiel Macharia, CEO of Kenbright, discusses new research his firm has conducted on the Kenyan insurance market and tells Liz Booth that he believes [...]
South Africa’s future looking a little more positive
Positive developments on national economic investment and technology have given South Africa major impetus in terms of improving its global risk profi [...]
Zambia: when crop dreams are crushed
The first quarter of 2022 has been marked by drought conditions in the southern parts of Africa, particularly Zambia. Here’s a look at the causes, per [...]
UK to boost AfCTFA in bid to create more commercial opportunities
Insurers across Africa have been waiting and watching to see what impact the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) might have on their business [...]
Claims management changed by Covid-19, but people remain at heart of service
Claims management has changed irrevocably as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The use of technology, from drones to Zoom calls, increased markedl [...]
VIDEO: Understanding your clients key to future sustainability of African insurers
The bottom line for African insurers – understanding what client engagement means to your customers and your organisation – is a complex matter. Findi [...]
AKI and Morocco sign technical cooperation MoU
The Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) and the Moroccan Federation of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies have signed an MoU on technical cooperation [...]