Category: Social
Test for insurer resilience as coronavirus reaches Africa
An Italian man has been identified as the first sufferer of coronavirus (Covid-19) in sub-Saharan Africa, just as the continent’s insurers face up to [...]
It’s not just Covid-19 – insurers expecting myriad claims
Insurers across Africa are bracing themselves for the possibility of myriad claims from the coronavirus (Covid-19), as travel and business becomes dis [...]
Insurers have golden opportunity to sell agriculture insurance in Zimbabwe
There is a golden opportunity for insurers to sell more agricultural insurance in Zimbabwe – but only if they improve awareness and access to cover.
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Sustainability at top of agenda as South Africa’s load shedding resumes
Eskom, South Africa’s main supplier of power, has warned business could face 18 months of power cuts as it battles to improve its infrastructure. Insu [...]
Global funders investing more to boost financial inclusion
International funders committed an estimated $47bn in 2018 for financial inclusion, a 12% increase from the prior year, signalling that financial incl [...]
Video: IDF calls on insurers to harness technology to grow emerging markets
Nigel Brook, partner at Clyde & Co, introduces a new paper from the Insurance Development Forum on how technology can help reduce the protecti [...]
Ghana to launch National Development Bank
The Ghanaian government is to establish a National Development Bank (NDB) next year, to provide long-term funding and credit to private-sector players [...]
Insurance could play key role in harnessing clean energy across Africa
Innovative financing solutions could satisfy the growing need for clean and affordable energy in Africa, with insurance at the heart of transaction. N [...]
More opportunities for insurers as investment into Africa continues
The Lord Mayor of London has promised a £10m boost for fintech startups across Africa, through the UK Department for International Development and the [...]
Boosts for agriculture insurance across Africa
Continental Reinsurance and Blue Marble Microinsurance have both announced new products for the agriculture insurance sector, as credit insurer Coface [...]