Tag: Feature
An abundance of uncertainities facing insurers, warns Munich Re
At present, the market environment is facing an abundance of uncertainties: the consequences of climate change, geopolitical tensions and rapid techno [...]
Reinsurance capital hitting record levels, says Aon
Global reinsurance capital has reached a record US$800 billion, leading Aon to suggest the market will become “more flexible” in 2027.
The views fr [...]
Fewer businesses closing in South Africa but no time for complacency, warns credit insurer Coface
The latest liquidation numbers released by Statistics South Africa show a decline in business liquidations during July 2026, but the data should not b [...]
Santam Ltd enjoys 6% growth in net earned premium in half year results
Santam Limited, South Africa’s largest general (property and casualty) insurer and the parent company of Santam Syndicate 1918, has recorded a solid p [...]
Five-hour runway shutdown exposes dangerous gaps in SA airport emergency preparedness, warns risk expert
A burst tyre on a Kenya Airways aircraft that shut down Cape Town International Airport's only runway for several hours recently, disrupting flights a [...]
Reinsurance: a buyers market, says Marsh Re
Insureds will find plenty of capacity as the market heads towards the January 1 reinsurance renewals, according to Marsh Re (the newly renamed Guy Car [...]
Government visit endorses climate-change startups, says P4G
A government visit is empowering two P4G-supported climate start-ups and potentially paving the way for further government support.
Deputy Minister [...]
Continental Re expands with new Rwanda office
Continental Reinsurance is to open an office in Rwanda after being granted a licence by the National Bank of Rwanda to establish a representative offi [...]
Life covers gain momentum as Kenyans prioritise long-term security
A growing focus on long-term financial security is reshaping Kenya’s insurance market, with life cover increasingly driving premium growth.
The cou [...]
Aviation insurers facing new challenges as market shifts, says WTW
Aviation insurers are increasingly managing the tension between protecting short-term income and maintaining long-term profitability, according to a n [...]