Category: Sustainability
SanlamAllianz secures the African Insurer Trophy at AFIS awards
SanlamAllianz has won the African Insurer Trophy at the AFIS Awards 2025. The award was accepted on behalf of CEO Heinie Werth by Lizelle Nel, executi [...]
Agentic AI is reshaping customer service in insurance, finds GlobalData survey
Agentic AI is reshaping customer service in insurance by enabling real-time, intelligent interactions while working alongside human agents, according [...]
Massive increase in companies disclosing sustainability-related information, finds OECD
There has been a massive increase in companies disclosing sustainability-related information, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation [...]
AfDB approves US$6 million grant to help with disaster preparedness financing across Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$6 million grant to support the African Risk Capacity (ARC) in boosting disaster preparedne [...]
D&O: directors warned to act early or risk everything
Company directors have been warned that delaying action during financial distress may trigger personal liability for reckless trading prohibited and r [...]
Cyber cover most in demand to reduce geopolitical risks, survey finds
Cyber insurance has emerged as the most in-demand insurance product as escalating geopolitical tensions drive a surge in cyber threats. With conflicts [...]
VIDEO: Changing regulations changing the shape of renewals ahead
In our latest look at reinsurance renewals ahead of the 1/1 season, Simba Mukonzo, CEO of brokers Mukfin, and Owen Munthal, country manager for Za [...]
Need for better insurance data highlighted by AIO report
The need for better data has been highlighted by a new report from the African Insurance Organisation (AIO).
In its annual report, produced by [...]
South Africa’s insurers confront the profitability-sustainability trade-off
The key to a successful insurance business is being able to balance short-term performance with long-term stability. To stand out from their peers, in [...]
Interpreting political risk and political violence coverage in light of Hamilton Corporate Member Ltd & Ors v Afghan Global Insurance Ltd
In light of the judgement of Mr Justice Calver in Hamilton Corporate Member Ltd & Ors v Afghan Global Insurance Ltd [2024] EWHC 1426 (Comm) and re [...]