Tag: Feature
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kenya’s insurance regulator to appeal decision letting brokers collect premiums
Kenya’s insurance regulator is appealing the recent court ruling that quashed amendments to underwriting rules that had barred brokers from collecting [...]
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 [...]