Category: Environment
Africa is the bright spot as move towards energy transition loses momentum globally
The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of incre [...]
GRiP expands into flood intelligence with JBA Risk Management tie-up
GRiP, a South African spatial technology and data specialist, has teamed up with JBA Risk Management to provide its customers with access to the lates [...]
Insurers must improve their sustainability to deal with future natural disasters across Africa and access available finance
The projected growth of the African economy of 7% is now under threat because of the recent increase in natural catastrophes, said the incoming presid [...]
Real opportunity for insurers as climate change risk increases, says Axis
Climate change is both a driver of change and a source of risk, according to a new report from a leading international insurer.
It warns that clima [...]
Insurers and development agency form new disaster risk management alliance
The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) and the French Development Agency Group (Agence Française de Développement and Expertise France – the AFD Group) [...]
Modelling and pre-arranged finance the way to cope with Africa’s growing natural disasters, suggests Munich Re
Insurers and governments must work together if they are to tackle the increasing numbers of natural disasters in Africa.
This was the message from [...]
Insurers and banks must collaborate to drive innovation to handle Africa climate change risks
African insurance entities need to recognise the importance of building system-wide relationships between the banking sector and the insurance market, [...]
Insurance entities urged to join the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance
Working together will be critical as the African insurance industry faces up to the challenges of climate change.
At a workshop organised by the Na [...]
ATIDI stresses need to put ESG at the centre of insurance
African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) is putting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus at the centre of its insuranc [...]
Africa insurance industry urged to prioritise climate resilience
Insurers cannot afford to steer clear of investing in climate-related products as risks such as floods and droughts continue to leave a trail of death [...]