Category: Social
Brokerslink add another three African members
Broking business, Brokerslink, has added three new African affiliates to its global network, growing its presence in Africa to 39 of the 54 countries [...]
Political risk insurers watching closely as Sierra Leone goes to the polls
Political risk insurers will be watching Sierra Leone closely as voters head to the polls, as some fear there may be a flash point if the results prov [...]
Insurers have key role to play in developing health and resilience
Fostering a resilient and inclusive society is vital for ensuring both societal and economic long-term stability and prosperity, according to a new re [...]
African Risk Capacity Group (ARC) receives $17 million in funding from the Canadian government
The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada, a long-term donor partner of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Agency, has [...]
Risk of South Africa becoming a failed state is close to reality, warns IRMSA
The interconnected nature of risks and the real threat of South Africa becoming a failed state top the list of this year’s Institute of Risk Managemen [...]
Embracing risk management: transforming threats into opportunities in the era of national health insurance in South Africa
South Africa’s proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) bill has rightly raised concerns among users of private medical services. With restrictions on [...]
African insurers face a world of transformation and must be prepared, stresses ICEA Lion boss
The importance of the African insurance market having an African solution in the face of immense change cannot be underestimated.
That was the mess [...]
Lack of data threatens Namibian businesses
Namibia’s business landscape is experiencing an alarming trend that is depriving key stakeholders of critical information essential for the future and [...]
Looking after consumers has to be number one priority for sustainable insurers
The focus on insureds has to improve if African insurers are to increase their own sustainability, warned a group of market players. Insurers must sel [...]
Yes, Africa is disproportionately impacted by the global climate change narrative
Africa’s large banks and insurers are intently focused on delivering positive impact by concentrating on the ‘who’ and ‘what’ of their financing activ [...]