Category: Sustainability
Continental Re names judging panel for pan-African journalism awards
Continental Reinsurance Plc has named the most diverse panel of judges yet for the 7th edition of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. Two [...]
Value of decarbonisation reflected in major savings, claims new report
A new report released by the Deloitte Economics Institute shows that the US economy could gain $3 trillion if it rapidly decarbonizes in the next 50 y [...]
Countries must deliver on COP26 promises to support emerging markets
Countries need to work together to deliver on the promises made in Glasgow, COP26 president Alok Sharma has stressed
In his first major speech sinc [...]
Climate war looms unless change happens – and insurance can help
Climate diplomacy – the strategic cooperation or competition of states towards climate-related goals – is anticipated to drive global political develo [...]
New names for Gen Re Africa
Gen Re has appointed Cindy Blanchard and Jason Cooper-Williams as new joint managing directors of General Reinsurance Africa.
They will take over f [...]
Cyber threats top the risk list across Africa
Cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies in Africa and the Middle East, South Africa, Nigeria and around the world in 2022, according to the [...]
Cameroon partner joins board of Brokerslink
Broking business Brokerslink has confirmed the appointment of Laure Nicaise, founder and general manager of Generalia Assurances, Brokerslink’s partne [...]
Rising scrutiny on ESG puts pressure on directors
Board members and company executives can be held liable for an increasing range of scenarios. Today’s market volatility, with the increased threat of [...]
Zep Re set for Rwanda expansion as global reinsurance market hardening bites across Africa
Zep Re is set to expand its operations further in Rwanda with a new office in the capital Kigali, after 18 months of preparation and government approv [...]
Kenya’s underwriters count on premium hike to halt losses in motor insurance
Kenya’s underwriters are counting on increased premiums to halt the streak of losses in motor insurance but will first have to surmount legal hurdles. [...]