Tag: Feature
New reinsurer puts ESG at heart of its African business
A new reinsurer is opening for business across Africa, with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations at its heart
Africa Specialty [...]
Mentoring – one of the keys to success
So many of us have benefited from a mentor in our early days at work, and giving back later in our careers can be incredibly rewarding. Here, James N [...]
Improving data on African mining should help insurers with sustainability goals
Insurers have a new tool in their armoury in terms of assessing mining risks across Africa.
Holding as much information as possible is crucial in c [...]
East African resilience being tested by Covid-19
Insurers need to keep a weather eye on the resilience of their customers if they are to succeed in the post-Covid-19 environment. And now, two recent [...]
Insurers need to grab opportunity to have say in urban growth
Insurers may have a new chance to become involved in major infrastructure projects, as a Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan has been launched by [...]
JSE adds ESG funds to woo responsible investors
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has become the first South African stock exchange to list two global environmental, social and governance (ESG)- [...]
Working together key to future success
Regulators and industry need to work together to make the most of opportunities across the insurance sector in Africa.
Delegates at the second annu [...]
SA regulator pauses on BI claims while courts rule
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has said it will pause any action on business interruption (BI) claims following Covid-19 shu [...]
Insurers face growing challenges from insurtechs
Insurers must explore new ways to build capabilities to meet the digital needs of customers as 'bigtechs' and non-traditional players enter the insura [...]
More data needed on climate change risks
Access to high-quality and granular hazard data on climate change futures is missing, warned some 63% of respondents to a poll by the UN Principles of [...]