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Insurers have role in rebuilding African economies post-Covid
Insurers have a role to play in rebuilding African economies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
That was the key message from Ebelechukwu Nwachu [...]
ASR appoints managing director and launches recruitment drive in Mauritius
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a pan-Africa-focused reinsurance group, has appointed Krishna Bheenick as its managing director in Mauritius. The compan [...]
Sanlam and MTN agree deal to sell insurance across Africa
Sanlam and MTN Group have agreed an exclusive strategic alliance to distribute Sanlam Group insurance and investment products across Africa, further d [...]
Why currency risk matters (to everyone)
The fascinating thing about the currency market is that it is an expression of the monetary system itself. Whereas other asset classes like bonds, eq [...]
ATI donates to support African vaccine roll-out
Africa is facing a surging third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccination remains a challenge. As a partner in the continents’ response to the pa [...]
Impact of Covid-19 felt in Munich Re figures
Developments in South Africa contributed to Covid-19-related losses of €140m for Munich Re in the second quarter (Q2) of 2021, a higher amount than in [...]
Nigerian insurer gains approval for microinsurer arm
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance (CHI) has acquired a new operational licence to operate a microinsurer. The regulator, the National Insurance Commissi [...]
Global insurance industry picks up the net-zero refrain
The insurance and reinsurance sectors will play a significant role in transitioning the global economy to its ambitious net-zero carbon emissions goal [...]
Moody’s expands insurance data with RMA acquisition
Moody's Corporation and RMS have entered into a definitive agreement for Moody’s to acquire RMS, a global provider of climate and natural disaster ris [...]
Yolanda Skei named as MRoA COO
Munich Re of Africa (MRoA) has announced the appointment of Yolanda Skei as its new chief operating officer, effective 1 August 2021.
Ms Skei has b [...]