Category: Governance
African insurers waiting to see if BI claims arise
The impact of Covid-19 is yet to be fully assessed for many African insurers both in terms of resulting claims but also in terms of future business, a [...]
Sanlam buys remaining stake in FBN
Sanlam has acquired the remaining stake in the Nigerian insurance business FBN Insurance from its partner, FBN Holdings Plc, giving Sanlam 100% owners [...]
Insurers continue to step up to cope with Covid-19
Insurers across the continent are launching solutions and offering refunds to help insureds navigate the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among them, Kenyan insu [...]
Rwandan insurers argue in court for sustainable level of payouts
Rwandan insurers have taken the government to court over a law that sets the minimum payout for claimants after an accident, based on their occupation [...]
Ghana moves towards digital payments to boost financial inclusion
The Ghanaian government has launched a new plan to boost financial inclusion through increased use of digital payments.
The Ministry of Finance has l [...]
African SMEs to get a digital boost
Ecobank Group has teamed up with Google to equip African SMEs with the necessary digital skills to navigate the rapidly evolving business world. The p [...]
New reinsurer planned to boost Seychelles market
A new reinsurer is being launched in the Seychelles, with plans to support the local market and help develop new insurance products on the islands.
S [...]
Kenyan insurers likely to face new tax bills
Kenyan insurers have been warned they could face increased tax bills after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) won a test case in the High Court.
Paul [...]
Covid-19 is a warning on the impact of climate change
Experts meeting in London have warned that Covid-19 is an eye-opener in terms of what a climate change shock could look like. As people across the wor [...]
Insurers asked to dig deep as World Bank steps up support to beat Covid-19
As insurance regulators across the continent ask licensed operators to contribute to local Covid-19-fighting funds, in the past two weeks the World Ba [...]