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: Take up of microinsurance dependent on technology
Niraj Varia, chief operating officer at Turaco, talks through the company’s journey and how the use of technology is spearheading the growth in ta [...]
VIDEO: Young insurance professionals can drive the future industry
Dr. Olutobi Osanaiye discusses the critical role of young professionals in the insurance industry across Africa, emphasising the need for continuo [...]
Insurers, reinsurers weigh tiering system to protect capacity for mega-risks
The idea of tiering insurers to differentiate between those who can take on the biggest risks has been mooted at a recent round table.
Hosted by Co [...]
Gen Z’s unique risks set to reshape insurance landscape in Africa
Insurance products are broadening out across Africa as an emerging middle class looks for protection for their newly acquired possessions.
However, [...]
VIDEO: Learning the value of nature for business
Dorothy Maseke, head of the African Nature Capital Alliance secretariat and Africa lead, nature finance & TNFD at FSD Africa, talks about the ne [...]
Africa’s sustainable insurance push moving from pledges to delivery
Africa has been leading the way in collaboration and development through the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (NDSI), providing an example [...]
Parametric insurance shows promise for climate resilience but requires more regulatory backing
Uptake of parametric insurance has been growing rapidly in recent years, however, there is more to do – and more regulators to convince.
That was t [...]
African insurers reach new sustainability milestone with $52bn of investments now linked to climate action and social inclusion
Africa’s insurance industry has US$52 billion of assets under management (AUM) now linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, accor [...]
VIDEO: African insurance markets set for new development
Andrew Selous, director at City & Commercial, discusses the evolution of MGAs in Africa and expands on how insurers can make a real difference [...]
Why Africa’s power gaps and fragmented grids need insurers at the table
A month out from the important Energy Indaba 2026 in Cape Town and a week before the equally important Mining Indaba, the World Economic Forum (WE [...]