Category: Social
New distribution channel for Axa in Egypt
Part of the ongoing conversation about building resilience is always about new forms of distribution. Now Axa Egypt has announced a long-term partners [...]
Covid-19: a double edged sword in terms of terrorism and political risk
The Covid-19 pandemic both suppressed and aggravated terrorism and political violence risks in 2020-2021, reports Aon.
In its 2021 Risk Maps report [...]
Deloitte launches effort to address health care equity in Africa
In what could be a useful tool for insurers across the continent, Deloitte has announced the launch of the Deloitte Africa Health Equity Institute (DA [...]
Nigeria Re names new MD
Nigeria Re has announced a reorganisation of the board and executive management including the appointment of Olugbenga Falekulo as the new managing di [...]
The real impact of the crisis on SA’s economy
As calm steadily returns after the recent social unrest, analysts are hard at work tallying the cost of the looting and disruption to economic activit [...]
Insurance market likely to be impacted by South African riots
Reinsurers and insurers alike have warned that the South African riots are likely to impact pricing for insurance in the country going forward, as the [...]
Kenya’s NHIF looks to cut fraud in bid for sustainability
Kenya’s primary health cover provider, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), is counting on biometrics to speed up claims settlement and cut in [...]
Are African enterprises at risk of extinction due to the impact of climate change?
Businesses and countries across the continent are attempting to rebuild following the devastating economic impact of the pandemic. It is perhaps an op [...]
ARC awarded top ESG score in the insurance industry
African Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited has received the global insurance industry’s top overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) score.
The [...]
ASR secures new capacity for PVT
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-Africa-focused reinsurance group, has secured an additional $10m capacity for its political violence and terrori [...]