Tag: Feature
Poor countries still losing out on proactive disaster risk finance, warns Centre for Disaster Protection
New global analysis reveals a sharp rise in proactive disaster risk finance across all country groupings, but the poorest and most fragile countries s [...]
West losing political influence in Africa, finds new WTW report
The international trade landscape was altered beyond recognition in 2025, a year defined by US tariff deals, reports broker WTW, and a year in which S [...]
AI development needs solid infrastructure, warns Coface
The global acceleration of artificial intelligence continues to reshape investment flows, digital infrastructure and economic growth. According to a n [...]
AM Best affirms Continental Re’s B+ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (good) of Continental Reinsurance Plc [...]
S&P gives Africa Re full A rating
Africa Re has been awarded an “A” rating by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings for global-scale long-term issuer credit and insurer financia [...]
Santam syndicate to open for business at Lloyd’s
Santam Syndicate 1918, the new venture by Africa from the Santam Group has been granted Lloyd’s final permission to underwrite for business incepting [...]
South Africa on edge as major risks converge in 2026
South Africa faces a tough year ahead in 2026, with several converging risks threatening the stability of its infrastructure, economy and social fabri [...]
IAIS receives FSB endorsement of its holistic framework
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has reaffirmed its endorsement of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ (IAIS) Holistic Framewor [...]
Africa Re sees strong third-quarter growth in premium income, despite global uncertainty
Strong growth in premium income, solid investment returns and improved profitability, despite a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and large [...]
Systemic risk limited in life sector, finds IAIS
Systemic risk in the life insurance sector appears limited at the global aggregated level, according to a new paper from the International Association [...]