Category: Social
Allocators of capital optimistic over reclassification of carbon credits
Africa has some work to do to catch up with the European Union and other developed markets in the integration of carbon credit infrastructure into fin [...]
Warranties and indemnity insurance policy sales surged in 2025, suggests new report
2025 is predicted to exceed the record-breaking levels of warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance growth and adoption recorded in 2024, according t [...]
Parametric insurance shows promise for climate resilience but requires more regulatory backing
Uptake of parametric insurance has been growing rapidly in recent years, however, there is more to do – and more regulators to convince.
That was t [...]
Local-language policies and school curriculum could close Zimbabwe’s protection gap
Translating insurance policies into local languages and integrating insurance education into schools could help increase uptake in African countries l [...]
Correct product development crucial to successful microinsurance development
Aggrey Mulumbi, managing director of KCB Bancassurance Intermediary, Dr. Caleb Odhiambo Onjure and Professor Jane Muriithi discuss the influence o [...]
Threats to individuals and assets up a third, warns Alert:24
Threats to individuals or client assets increased by more than a third in 2025, accounting for 37% of all incidents, according to a new report.
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InsurTech investment rose almost 20% in 2025, reveals Gallagher Re
Investment in global InsurTech for the full year 2025 rose 19.5% year on year to US$5.08 billion, driven in part by a significant uplift in Q4 funding [...]
African insurers reach new sustainability milestone with $52bn of investments now linked to climate action and social inclusion
Africa’s insurance industry has US$52 billion of assets under management (AUM) now linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, accor [...]
Political violence premiums jumped tenfold after unrest in DRC
Political violence insurance premiums in Democratic Republic of Congo surged as much as tenfold in 2025 due to unrest in the eastern region.
The mo [...]
Africa on the margins at Davos climate and sustainability forum
As global leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) to advance dialogue on climate action, energy security and s [...]