Tag: Feature
ASR launches liability capacity as part of continued growth plan
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the Pan-African focused reinsurance group, has launched its liability capacity, alongside the appointment of Martin Bore [...]
Insurance losses mounting for Covid-19
Global insurance losses related to large natural catastrophes and Covid-19 could reach more than $100bn for the full year, according to Bloomberg Inte [...]
SSA slowly recovering from pandemic shock, suggests Fitch
The recovery of sub-Saharan African (SSA) sovereigns from the pandemic shock last year is underway, but it is slowed by the weak state of public finan [...]
Compelling business case for action on climate change
Beyond its environmental components, addressing climate change is about economic competitiveness and opportunity.
If we do not adapt our economy to [...]
New agricultural insurance programme launched for Madagascar’s farmers
Madagascar's farmers stand to build stronger climate resilience, increase productivity and more easily access financial services, thanks to a new agri [...]
Broker launches climate framework to support transition to a low-carbon economy
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has launched Climate Transition Pathways (CTP), an accreditation framework that it said will provide insurance companies an [...]
Africa ahead as insurers sign Nairobi Declaration – the first such declaration across the world
In what is a global first for the insurance industry, 13 insurance-related organisations have signed the newly created Nairobi Declaration, promising [...]
African Risk Capacity launches first annual report as it expands its horizons in 2021
African Risk Capacity (ARC) has launched its first annual report, outlining its work for the past six years across Africa and outlining its plans to e [...]
Diversity and inclusivity triumph, as winners of the 2021 Pan-African Re/insurance Journalism Awards are announced
Continental Reinsurance has named the winners at the sixth Pan-African (Re)insurance Journalism Awards.
The category winners are:
Best Re/Insu [...]
Speedy onboarding for clients even more critical in Covid-19 era
Driving digital engagement across Africa will be one of the keys to success, not just for the insurer but also in enabling more consumers to access fi [...]