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.
Covid-19: a double edged sword in terms of terrorism and political risk
The Covid-19 pandemic both suppressed and aggravated terrorism and political violence risks in 2020-2021, reports Aon.
In its 2021 Risk Maps report [...]
Insurance market likely to be impacted by South African riots
Reinsurers and insurers alike have warned that the South African riots are likely to impact pricing for insurance in the country going forward, as the [...]
VIDEO: Are African insurers ready to compete against digital disruptors?
Ryan McGovern, chief product officer at Virtual I Technologies, explains some of the challenges of remaining sustainable as an African insurance entit [...]
Mass troop deployment in South Africa only a stopgap as global demos rise rapidly
A new intelligence and analysis practice has warned that South Africa faces further violence in the medium term and that mass troop deployment is only [...]
Billions set to be claimed via Sasria after South African riots
The widespread civil unrest looting and property that happened in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng during the past few days has necessitated questions regard [...]
Future looking good as more firms boost African presence
A number of new entities are springing up across the continent, reflecting growing confidence in a resurgence in the African insurance markets.
The [...]
Global players set up net-zero targets for insurance
As the G20 gathers in Venice for its Climate Summit, eight of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers have made a historic commitment to play thei [...]
Equisoft continues global expansion with UK acquisition of Altus
Equisoft, a global digital solutions provider to the financial industry, has acquired UK-based financial services firm Altus.
Located in Bath, UK, [...]
Emerging economies set to gain from teleworking?
Remote work has emerged as a new norm during the Covid-19 pandemic. As we emerge from the crisis, this cultural shift could allow companies located in [...]
VIDEO: Crucial to get distribution right to grow African insurance market
Richard Leftley talks to Liz Booth about the importance of getting distribution right if you are to succeed in growing your share of the African insur [...]