Category: Governance
Santam Ltd enjoys 6% growth in net earned premium in half year results
Santam Limited, South Africa’s largest general (property and casualty) insurer and the parent company of Santam Syndicate 1918, has recorded a solid p [...]
Nigeria’s recapitalisation of insurers raises stakes for regulatory consistency
When the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA 2025) was signed into law on 31 July 2025, it signalled a bold new chapter in the insurance sect [...]
Life covers gain momentum as Kenyans prioritise long-term security
A growing focus on long-term financial security is reshaping Kenya’s insurance market, with life cover increasingly driving premium growth.
The cou [...]
Africa Re grows insurance revenue by 8.5% and delivers a net profit of US$96.7 million in the first half of 2026
The African Reinsurance Corporation has delivered a robust operating performance in the first half of 2026, with insurance service reven [...]
Uganda insurers warned AI alone will not secure industry’s future competitiveness
Uganda’s insurance executives have been challenged to move human resource (HR) leaders beyond administrative roles and give them a strategic seat at t [...]
Continental Re formally lists on Botswana Stock Exchange
Continental Reinsurance Holdings Limited has opened its public offer on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), marking the beginning of Botswana's first p [...]
CIMA raises capital bar for micro insurers, tightens dividend rules across industry
The CIMA Code has received several revisions on its provisions, setting the stage for higher capital requirement for micro insurers and tighter di [...]
Africa Re at 50 signals maturity of African reinsurance market
Africa Re at 50 signals maturity of African reinsurance market
The African Reinsurance Corporation has celebrated the 50th anniversary of its f [...]
Insurers remain resilient in face of global challenges, says IAIS
Global macro-financial conditions in 2025 were marked by slower economic growth, moderating inflation, rising uncertainty, increased protectionism, ge [...]
Kenya’s tighter marine placement rules test local insurers’ capacity
Kenya’s tighter marine placement rules are set to test insurers’ capacity as the country moves to close gaps that had slowed the implementation of the [...]