Tag: Feature
2024 shaping up to be a difficult year thanks to geopolitical risks
After a year in which nearly a fifth of companies reported having to restate earnings due to geopolitical events, companies are enduring another diffi [...]
Geopolitical risk adding to uncertainty for marine market
Given as much as 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety is critical, warns Allianz Commercial. Thirty years ago, the [...]
Heightened vigilance and expert engagement needed to combat evolving fraud threats
With the increasing complexity and sophistication of fraudulent schemes threatening South Africa's economic security, the Association of Certified Fra [...]
Lagos construction failures in spotlight during insurance training programme
Recent building collapses across Africa and particularly in Lagos were explored in a recent training event held in the city.
The session on Nigeria [...]
Finding clarity in AI regulations: a risk management perspective
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has kicked off an era of unprecedented technological innovation with the market value of AI projected to r [...]
Insurance at an inflection point, says Moody’s
Insurance is designed to give people and companies peace of mind that they’re prepared and financially protected should catastrophe strike. In a funct [...]
UNEP disbands NZIA to form FIT
The Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) has been replaced by a United Nations-led and convened Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero (FIT).
The [...]
IRM to make maiden board visit to Kenya, empowering risk management education across Africa
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is embarking on a significant milestone in its globalisation strategy with a forthcoming board visit to Kenya. [...]
Almost 9 in 10 people in poor communities lack insurance cover, warns Microinsurance Network
Mounting global risks, ranging from climate crisis to food insecurity and social instability, highlight the need for insurance at a time when the Micr [...]
Shipping sector facing increasing challenges, warns Allianz
Shipping is increasingly subject to growing volatility and uncertainties from war and geopolitical events, climate change risks, such as drought in th [...]