Category: Governance
IMF warning on African progress and the damage done by Covid-19
As insurers battle to cope with decreasing premium income, the scale of the economic impact of Covid-19 is beginning to emerge, with the International [...]
VIDEO: Dr Caesar Mwangi discusses the importance of the ESG agenda
As investors and regulators around the world look for solid ESG credentials, ICEA Lion Insurance Holdings (the first insurer in Africa to sign up [...]
Regulators setting out expectations for insurers on climate change
In what is being seen as an example for regulators across the world, including Africa, the UK regulator has published a guide written by the industry [...]
Africa forging ahead in tackling financial crime
African countries have made great strides in strengthening commitments and capacity to achieve tax transparency and exchange information on illicit fu [...]
Insurers lose Rwandan case on claims levels
For insurers, sustainability is also about paying the right level of claims, having received the right level of premiums, but a court decision last we [...]
Brokerslink adds Karé Kamoun to expand network into Tunisia
Brokerslink has added to its footprint in Africa, with Tunisian brokerage Karé Kamoun becoming the latest affiliate to join the global broking busines [...]
Shipping insurance giant Gard launches first sustainability report
Marine insurer Gard has launched its first sustainability report as part of its commitment to the UN Global Compact, outlining its ambitions for susta [...]
Fitch moves sub-Saharan Africa countries to negative watch as Covid-19 hits
The coronavirus pandemic and the oil price shock it triggered have had a severe impact on sovereigns in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which led to ratings [...]
Solution to aid premium payments for Kenyans
As Covid-19 unfolds, increasing numbers of insurers are worrying about cashflow as premium income dries up. Some are reporting that clients are simply [...]
ARC has new group director general
The Conference of Parties (CoP) of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) has elected Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, of the Republic of Senegal, as the new ARC group [...]