Category: Social
Economic risk set to outweigh health risks post-Covid, warns Control Risks
African economies are facing a challenging time post-Covid with associated political and security risk implications according to a new report from Con [...]
Lloyd’s produces blueprint for Covid-19 recovery
Lloyd’s has published a number of ways the insurance industry could fast-track global economic and societal recovery from the far-reaching impacts of [...]
Africa could emerge stronger post-Covid, with the private sector playing a key role
The sudden rise and sweep of COVID-19 has left African telecoms tycoon Mo Ibrahim impressed with Africa’s immediate response, but cautious about the c [...]
Training launched to help insurers ahead of disaster shocks
Training will help build the knowledge of the private sector, African governments and the international community to better carry out financial planni [...]
Technology can help business back to the office post Covid-19 lockdowns
Covid-19 poses major challenges for players in every industry and companies now face unprecedented hurdles as they struggle to reopen.
A new report, [...]
Six insurers join IFC in enabling lending to emerging markets
AXA XL, Aspen Insurance, Everest Insurance, Liberty Specialty Markets, Munich Re and Tokio Marine HCC have all teamed up with IFC, a member of the Wor [...]
Your chance to comment on Covid-19 and the impact on insurance in Africa
The Organisation of Eastern and Southern African Insurers has teamed up with FSDAfrica and Cenfri to survey the impact of Covid-19 on the insurance se [...]
Transition to sustainable future presents opportunities for insurers
The transition to a more sustainable future need not be overshadowed by new risks and trends accentuated by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the la [...]
Insurance has key role as Covid-19 brings food security to top of threat list across Africa
Food security in sub-Saharan Africa is under threat, according to the latest Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Outlook from the International Monetary Fund [...]
Insurers agree to keep sustainable development on track
Insurers have joined private sector, capital markets, government and multilateral institutions to promote long-term investment in sustainable developm [...]