Category: Risk Management
Navigating uncharted waters – strategic risk management at the forefront of resolving Durban Harbour’s logistics crisis
In response to the escalating crisis at Durban Harbour in South Africa, a leading risk manager is arguing for better risk management across the logist [...]
SMEs threatened by cyber risks, warns Allianz
SMEs, of which millions are spread across Africa, are more vulnerable to economic shocks and the impacts of business interruption than larger companie [...]
Harnessing the power of big data: A new era for insurance and InsurTech in Zimbabwe
In the rapidly evolving world of insurance and insurtech, the term “big data” is gaining significant traction. Professionals in Zimbabwe’s insurance s [...]
International financing not reaching the countries in most need warns The Centre for Disaster Protection
International investments in pre-arranged financing (PAF) are not reaching the most vulnerable people and places, as a new report reveals only 3.7% of [...]
Client Earth loses climate change liability case against Shell
Client Earth has lost its case against Shell in the UK courts after arguing that Shell’s directors were personally liable for failing to move away fro [...]
Kenya’s insurance regulator pressured over underwriters’ capital adequacy test
Kenya’s insurance regulator is facing pressure from a consumers’ lobby group over allegations that it has allowed insurers with low capital levels to [...]
Geopolitical competition and extreme climate events fuelling risks and volatility into 2024, says Dragonfly
Geopolitical competition, alongside extreme climatic events, will almost certainly remain the major sources of risk and volatility in 2024, warns secu [...]
Risk managers need to up their horizon scanning in power sector, suggests WTW
Broker WTW is suggesting risk managers should invest in horizon-scanning across the power sector to assess their own unique risk profile and to work w [...]
Policy inaction and investment risks undermine South Africa’s growth amid fiscal strain
South Africa’s latest mini budget will inevitably put more pressure on effective risk management policies, according to a local risk manager.
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Risks from extreme heat need to be properly managed, warns Aon
Risk from chronic perils like extreme heat have traditionally been a blind spot in the insurance industry, despite the increasing cumulative costs of [...]