Category: Sustainability
Insurers, reinsurers a critical cog in the sustainable energy machine
Africa-based insurers and reinsurers have their work cut out for them as businesses and households go all-in on alternative energy solutions, especial [...]
Cyber insurers set for global deluge in claims after CrowdStrike, but other classes will be hit too
Cyber insurers are facing a deluge of claims from across the world after the CrowdStrike incident that left businesses globally struggling for connect [...]
Insurance should play a bigger role in attracting capital to Africa, suggests ATIDI boss
Attracting capital is vital for Africa’s economic future, however, that can be a real challenge. Insurance has become a valuable tool in [...]
Product innovations fuel Uganda’s medical insurance growth
Uganda’s health insurance has posted a rise in written premiums, reflecting benefits of rolling out innovative products and riding on strategic partne [...]
Personalised insurance could be a game changer for insurance in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s insurance sector can change prospects of the industry if companies embrace products tailor-made for customers, according to experts.
The [...]
Addressing poverty and unemployment key to lifting insurance uptake in Nigeria
Insurers in Nigeria are being asked to collaborate with government and other stakeholders in the financial sector in lifting people out of poverty and [...]
Ethical, transformational leadership imperative for insurance sustainability
African insurers and reinsurers have been reminded to embrace ethical, collaborative and transformational leadership as additional tailwinds to the in [...]
Continental Re underwriting profit up 108% in 2023
Continental Reinsurance Plc has seen substantial growth and strong performance across various metrics in 2023, with reinsurance revenue increased to N [...]
Insurers face reality of a major cyber incident after CrowdStrike failure
A recent incident involving CrowdStrike, an endpoint detection and response (EDR) provider, brought the reality of the ever-evolving cybersecurity lan [...]
Cyber risk most significant to insurers, GlobalData survey reveals
Cyber risk is now deemed the most significant threat to the insurance industry, surpassing natural catastrophes and political risks, according to insu [...]