Tag: Feature
GFIA launches guidelines for insurers on diversity, equity and inclusion
The Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) has published a set of principles on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
GFIA recognises [...]
Losses and damages in sharp focus at IPCC meeting
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, approved during a week-long session in Interlaken, brings into sharp focus the los [...]
South African power crisis showing no sign of abating
Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa’s continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening.
The frequent and extended power ou [...]
Nigeria creates $672m fund for tech entrepreneurs
Nigeria has set aside a US$672m fund to support young investors in the tech and creative industries.
The introduction of the Investment in Digital [...]
African Risk Capacity Group and Djibouti government sign first multi-year, multi-peril agreement in Africa to protect most climate-vulnerable communities
The government of Djibouti has signed the first-ever multi-year, multi-peril agreement on the African continent with the African Risk Capacity Group ( [...]
African Insurance Awards 2023 deadline extended until March 20
The submission of nominations for the 8th edition of the African Insurance Awards (AIA) has been extended to 20 March 2023. Through thes [...]
IAIS calls for industry comments on climate-related guidance
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is calling for comments on its climate-related guidance and is giving the sector until M [...]
Seychelles insurers called in to address concerns on new marine rules
Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan called in all local insurance companies along with the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA) and other rel [...]
Pensions, cyber, health and nat cats have largest protection gaps, warns GFIA
A new report by the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) has identified trillion-dollar global protection gaps in the areas of pensions, [...]
Wake-up call to insurers from Moody’s RMS
The immense economic and insured losses from the increasing numbers of catastrophic events worldwide make it critically important to meet the signific [...]