Tag: Feature
ASR subsidiaries sign binding authorities with Eureka Re
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) Mauritius and ASR Middle East have agreed binding authority agreements with Eureka Re, the multinational reinsurer. Eurek [...]
Fuel supply disruptions at Johannesburg airport highlight critical risks to South Africa’s aviation sector
The recent refuelling crisis at Johannesburg’s main airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, which caused widespread delays and disruption for trave [...]
CIMA could provide a model for open borders more widely, but challenges remain
Oumar Ba, managing director Cameroon at Continental Re, talks to Liz Booth about business across the CIMA region and the challenges of adopting th [...]
IAIS adopts global insurance standard
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) has adopted a global insurance capital standard (ICS). Additionally, members endorsed su [...]
Experts highlight digital transformation as key to unlocking Uganda’s insurance future
The insurance sector in Uganda is on the cusp of transformation, with industry leaders emphasising the critical role of digital technologies in shapin [...]
Resilience and stability of insurance market highlighted by IAIS
The resilience and stability of the insurance market has been highlighted in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) annual Glob [...]
Africa Re gets outlook revised to positive by S&P
S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook of the financial rating of the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) from “Stable” to “Positive” [...]
Kenyan insurer GA signs sustainable declarations
GA Insurance, a Kenyan insurer, has joined the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) and signed the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance to [...]
ASR begins operation in Dubai to serve Middle East and Africa
Reinsurance group Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has launched operations for ASR Middle East as a Lloyd’s service company, allowing it to underwrite bus [...]
Storm highlights need to have regular insurance valuations, warns South African risk manager
A severe storm that struck parts of Randfontein and Westonaria in Gauteng recently left a trail of destruction, injuring 24 people and causing extensi [...]