Tag: Feature
(Re)insurance industry committed to progress through partnership and innovation
Each stakeholder within the (re)insurance ecosystem should have a clearly defined role if the industry is to remain resilient in response to the growi [...]
International regulatory group IAIS puts climate change at the top of its strategic themes for the next five years
Amid global trends expected to shape the insurance landscape for the next five years, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) ha [...]
ATIDI names new chair and deputy
At its 101st meeting held on 5 October 2024, the board of directors of African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) announced the elec [...]
Organisations must develop a more holistic risk management framework, warn risk managers globally
Organisations must integrate a more holistic risk management framework aligned with overall corporate strategy to address both the immediate threats p [...]
Floods in west Africa are a sign of things to come, warn climate experts
In the last few months, heavy rains have flooded every one of Chad's 23 provinces, burst a dam in northern Nigeria, damaged ancient buildings in Niger [...]
AM Best upgrades GIC Re to A-
AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to A- (excellent) from B++ (good) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (excellent) from “ [...]
Blue Alliance and BNP Paribas launch an impact debt facility to support marine protected areas in the Global South
Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas (BA) and BNP Paribas, through its impact investment team, have launched a blue finance facility, with Tanzania an [...]
SANEA champions stronger leadership as the solution to South Africa’s energy crisis
For the past decade, many parts of South Africa’s energy sector have been impacted negatively by problems including mismanagement, corruption and crum [...]
GIG Egypt enjoys rating upgrade from AM Best
AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a” (excellent) from “bb [...]
GFIA warns Zambian government that changes to the insurance law will reduce foreign investment
The Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) has written to Zambia’s Finance Minister, raising concerns over the country’s Insurance Act No. [...]