Tag: Feature
Interpol plans new cybercrime desk to fight criminals in Africa
Interpol is creating a new cybercrime operations desk with UK funding to boost the capacity of 49 African countries to fight cybercrime. Cyber insuran [...]
Cyber insurance market set to grow as cybercrime costs hit $1trn
The estimated economic cost of cybercrime has exceeded $1trn, highlighting the growing need for cyber insurance, according to a new report.
Bloombe [...]
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 [...]