Tag: Feature
AKI offers training on IFRS17
The Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) in partnership with SCR Academy Re, Morocco is training insurance industry leaders on the International Financ [...]
Warning for insurers on rising political risks across Africa
Political risks could well rise across Africa as it faces twin economic instabilities.
According to Ben Hunter, Africa Analyst at risk intelligence [...]
A third of risk managers report ESG is influencing risk management strategy
More than half of risk managers are significantly involved in their organisation’s ESG efforts, but 77% believe they should take an active or more act [...]
More insurers walk away from EACOP project in clash with ESG policies
Arch Capital Group and AEGIS London have joined the 19 (re)insurance companies ruling out the controversial East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) pro [...]
Partnerships crucial in tackling climate change risks, stresses Zep Re
Bringing the local market together with regional and global players will be crucial in ensuring that climate change insurance products reach their tar [...]
Easier than you think to start on your ESG journey
Most insurers agree that ESG will play an increasingly important role in their business strategies and, according to a new survey, 100% agree that [...]
Managing balance between fossil fuels and diesel is hitting crisis point in South Africa
The need to transition to renewables while maintaining current levels of energy supply has hit a crisis point in South Africa, according to the South [...]
Fire and explosion leading to most costly marine claims, but inflation is an increasing factor
Fire and explosion incidents cause the most expensive insurance claims in the marine industry, while at a time of rising exposures and inflation, carg [...]
Progress on energy transition stutters at COP27, but Africa set to benefit from latest initiatives
It is not only climate change and the need to transition quickly to net zero that are placing demands on the energy sector, insurers and governments, [...]
Africa is at the epicentre of the climate crisis, warns Allianz in a new report
The green energy transition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for African development, a chance to reduce poverty and lift growth potential, accordi [...]