Category: Social
Vitality Health launches new style health insurance into Kenya
Vitality Health International (VHI) has launched its services in Kenya, the latest market the multinational insurer is targeting.
It has launched w [...]
Marsh publishes its 2022 ESG report
Broker Marsh McLennan has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report: Succeeding Together, outlining its successes in the ESG [...]
OLEA names new head for Kenya business
Paris-based firm OLEA Insurance Solutions has announced the appointment of a new CEO for Kenya.
Anthony Wachira is to replace the outgoing CEO, Her [...]
Companies – including insurers – should have grid collapse plans in place, says SA risk body
While reassurances have been given that the chances of a total electricity grid collapse are low, it has now become incumbent on the South African ris [...]
Climate change is redefining global risk frontiers
Climate change, geopolitics and pandemic are shifting the risk frontier that multinational firms must negotiate to meet the health and “safety and sec [...]
Personal P&C up 3% annually since pre-Covid levels, says McKinsey, but developing markets still face challenges
Despite a slowdown during the height of the pandemic, personal property and casualty (P&C) insurance has seen annual growth of 3% since 2019, acco [...]
Winners of the 8th Pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards named
Continental Reinsurance Plc has announced the winners of the 8th Pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards.
The awards recognise and celebrate th [...]
GFIA launches guidelines for insurers on diversity, equity and inclusion
The Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) has published a set of principles on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
GFIA recognises [...]
South African power crisis showing no sign of abating
Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa’s continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening.
The frequent and extended power ou [...]
Nigeria creates $672m fund for tech entrepreneurs
Nigeria has set aside a US$672m fund to support young investors in the tech and creative industries.
The introduction of the Investment in Digital [...]