Tag: Feature
AfCFTA represents a tremendous opportunity for African insurers
The African insurance sector is optimistic about the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) but wishes to see regulatory integra [...]
New insurtech solution launched to support Kenya’s livestock industry
Micro Insurance Company (MIC) and Lofte Kesho are partnering to offer digital solutions to livestock farmers to improve their economic wellbeing.
M [...]
Swiss Re signs new deal to combat climate change
Swiss Re and Climeworks, a specialist in carbon dioxide air capture technology, are partnering to combat climate change.
They have signed the world [...]
Small businesses need to improve cybersecurity – and buy insurance
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are estimated to have spent $57bn on cybersecurity in 2020 alone, however a new report suggests up to 1.3 million [...]
Podcast: SDGs must play key role in insurer development
Patty Karuaihe-Martin, the managing director of Namib Re, has been reappointed chairperson of the Organisation of Eastern and Southern African Insurer [...]
VIDEO: Welcome to the OESAI Annual Conference
As head of the local organising committee, Dr Ben Kajwang welcomes delegates to Mombasa for the 43rd Organisation of Eastern and Southern African Insu [...]
Kenyan regulator urges empathy for policyholders struggling in the pandemic aftermath
The African insurance community has weathered the storm of Covid-19 very well and remains hopeful, according to Godfrey Kiptum.
The CEO of Kenya’s [...]
The human side of disaster
The human side of the Covid-19 disaster is on open display as countries assess the impact of the pandemic on the lives and livelihoods of their citize [...]
ASR receives bbb+ rating from AM Best
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a pan-Africa-focused reinsurance group, is pleased to announce that AM Best has awarded ASR Re Limited (ASR Re) (Bermuda [...]
Insurers set to take advantage of growing drone market
The global drone insurance market is expected to grow from $1.06bn in 2020 to $1.13bn in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%, accordi [...]