Category: Sustainability
The real impact of the crisis on SA’s economy
As calm steadily returns after the recent social unrest, analysts are hard at work tallying the cost of the looting and disruption to economic activit [...]
Insurance market likely to be impacted by South African riots
Reinsurers and insurers alike have warned that the South African riots are likely to impact pricing for insurance in the country going forward, as the [...]
ESG playing growing part in ratings across the world
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors were considered the primary driver in 13% of AM Best's global rating actions during the 12-month pe [...]
Need for Nigerian consumers to understand how insurance market works
Nigeria’s ‘no premium, no cover’ rule was introduced some years ago to ensure consumers were properly protected and that the insurance industry was fu [...]
Insurers need to keep weather eye on water challenges in cities
Cities in Africa face escalating water-related challenges, compounded by worsening climate change and rising urbanisation. Water insecurity threatens [...]
Kenya’s NHIF looks to cut fraud in bid for sustainability
Kenya’s primary health cover provider, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), is counting on biometrics to speed up claims settlement and cut in [...]
VIDEO: Are African insurers ready to compete against digital disruptors?
Ryan McGovern, chief product officer at Virtual I Technologies, explains some of the challenges of remaining sustainable as an African insurance entit [...]
How Durban changed the water dynamic
A decade ago, the South African city of Durban was facing severe water shortages. Dam reservoirs were decreasing at alarming rates and were 20% lower [...]
Africa Re board confirms CEO reappointment and names new chairman
Hasan Boubrik has resigned as chairman of Africa Re Corporation after recently leaving the insurance and reinsurance industry to join a similar indust [...]
43ème reunion ordinaire annuelle de l’assemblee generale d’Africa Re
La Société Africaine de Réassurance (Africa Re) est une institution financière internationale dont l’actionnariat est composé de 42 Etats membres de l [...]