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.
Continental Reinsurance reports Q1 growth and affirms support towards Covid-19 pandemic
Despite unprecedented challenges across Africa resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, Continental Reinsurance has posted a 29% increase in gross premiu [...]
Covid-19 swings the spotlight back onto emerging countries’ debt
While the focus so far has mainly been on China, Europe, and the US, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be even more severe for e [...]
Covid-19 unlikely to stop push for higher premium rates
A survey conducted before the Covid-19 pandemic has confirmed that premium rates are on the move upwards for many classes and in many markets across A [...]
Are insurers prepared for major social change post-Covid-19?
A few years ago at the African Insurance Organisation general assembly, one South African insurance CEO opined that insurers needed to prepare for a w [...]
IMF warns of ‘unprecedented’ health and economic impact of Covid-19 on SSA
Sub-Saharan Africa is facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis due to Covid-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns. It fears the to [...]
Data key to unlocking Covid-19 management
As insurers know, data is key to delivering the right services to the right place at the right time. Now, as the world grapples with an unprecedented [...]
Likely surge in flooding could worsen Covid-19 impact
As the world grapples with the health and economic impacts of Covid-19, a potential threat multiplier is flooding. In 2019, floods caused US$45.9 bill [...]
Five principles launched to help business protect workforce through Covid-19
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched five principles and four management imperatives to help business protect its workforce through the Covid-1 [...]
Companies have tools to cope with Covid-19, but insurers need to learn the lessons
Digital tools that have allowed companies to switch to remote working in response to Covid-19 were already part of everyday lives – something the insu [...]
Key investments can build resilience to pandemics and climate change
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc, the world’s energies are rightly focused on efforts to contain the virus and manage the economic [...]