Author: Liz Booth

Two reports on cyber cover warn there is more to be done by insurers
Cyber business interruption risks should receive the same level of attention as that given to information technology security controls and ransomware [...]
VIDEO: Compulsory marine cargo insurance set to create sea-change in Kenyan insurance market
Leonard Chirchir, head of underwriting and reinsurance at Britam Insurance, explains the changes to Kenyan law to make marine cargo insurance compul [...]

Trump’s return to White House could herald change for African economies
As US President Donald Trump returns to the White House, his presidential orders have been flying thick and fast, leaving many in the emerging economi [...]

The California wildfires: A warning for African insurers
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, as of 2 October 2024, the number of structures which were destroyed and de [...]

Incendies de forêt en Californie: Un avertissement pour les assureurs africains
Selon le département californien des forêts et de la protection contre les incendies, au 2 octobre 2024, le nombre de structures détruites et de décès [...]

Prix d’excellence dans les assurances en Afrique – edition de 2025
La Société Africaine de Réassurance (Africa Re) organisera la 10ème édition des Prix d’Excellence dans les Assurances en Afrique le lundi 26 mai 2025 [...]

Africa Re insurance awards set for 10th edition
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is organizing the 10th edition of the African Insurance Awards to be announced on Monday [...]
Africa Ascending Ep 4: Alternative risk solutions
Welcome to Africa Ascending, a podcast series looking at key issues affecting the African business environment and its impact on the insurance sector [...]

Crises produce opportunity, but businesses cannot ignore the here and now, suggests latest WEF risk report
An increasingly fractured global landscape where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and [...]
VIDEO: Round table: Complexities of insurance pricing analysed
At a recent round table hosted by Mukfin and Africa Ahead: Mulenga Kashiwa, senior manager technical underwriting at Hollard Insurance discusses t [...]
