Category: Sustainability
Africa insurance industry urged to prioritise climate resilience
Insurers cannot afford to steer clear of investing in climate-related products as risks such as floods and droughts continue to leave a trail of death [...]
ICEA Lion plants seedlings in bid to add 1 million trees within two years
ICEA Lion Group, in a collaboration with Kahawa Garrison and Miti Alliance, has taken significant strides in reforestation with a major tree-growing i [...]
Strategies for risk managers in a changing healthcare landscape
The bill aims to provide free access to comprehensive healthcare services for all South African citizens covered by an increase in taxes. Concerns are [...]
2024 shaping up to be a difficult year thanks to geopolitical risks
After a year in which nearly a fifth of companies reported having to restate earnings due to geopolitical events, companies are enduring another diffi [...]
Geopolitical risk adding to uncertainty for marine market
Given as much as 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety is critical, warns Allianz Commercial. Thirty years ago, the [...]
Lagos construction failures in spotlight during insurance training programme
Recent building collapses across Africa and particularly in Lagos were explored in a recent training event held in the city.
The session on Nigeria [...]
Lloyds launches accelerator and mentoring programme into Africa
Lloyds accelerator programme and mentorship project is to focus on Africa this year and is looking for insurtechs keen to join the programme as well [...]
Hold your horses: There is no toggle switch for Africa’s fossil fuel dependence
In the course of this week, your writer caught the last few minutes of a local talk show in which two of South Africa’s largest asset managers receive [...]
Kenya insurers struggle with IFRS 17 highlight need for collaboration
Many Kenya insurers have struggled to comply with the new accounting standard that became effective January 2023, forcing some to delay [...]
Kenya insurers count on investment for sustainability amid underwriting losses
Insurance firms in Kenya are riding on investments in asset classes such as government securities and term deposits for sustainable operations in the [...]