Tag: Opinion
Is it time for insurers to shout louder about the good work they are doing?
As the Climate Week rolls on in New York, it is interesting to see all the emerging good works.
From the UK Prince William is launching the next st [...]
Lessons learned in the Caribbean can help solve EMEA insurance challenges
My unique perspective on insurance and technology in EMEA
My journey in the insurance technology industry gives me a unique view of challenges face [...]
African insurers must shift away from manual processes to remain sustainable
Insurers, brokers and the banks are still relying on manual processes for selling insurance, onboarding and engaging with clients, as well as for sett [...]
Black swan events and economic stability: why local businesses must redefine risk management now
In a global climate marked by economic stagnation and escalating global unpredictability, business continuity is more than just a buzzword – it’s a li [...]
Need to solve unemployment issues to support SA’s youth and reduce risk of unrest
As South Africa’s Youth Month ends, the country is still grappling with effective ways to unlock this vital cohort’s potential for driving significant [...]
Insurers could learn from some banking practices on sustainability, believes Capitec
For countless industries worldwide, the phrase ‘business as usual’, focused solely on profitability, has become obsolete and South Africa’s banking in [...]
Five steps risk professionals and their companies can adopt to combat corruption
Corruption remains a pervasive and detrimental problem in South Africa and is continuing to undermine economic growth, diminishes public trust, and hi [...]
South Africa’s youth skills crisis should concern insurers too
The lack of adequate skills and education among South African youth has far-reaching implications, including high unemployment rates, limited economic [...]
Common sense and social consequence should be part of the net-zero debate
If you spend enough time on YouTube and other social media platforms, and you are prepared to entertain content that does not conform to the mainstrea [...]
P&C insurers who embrace net zero stand to capture the value at stake, argues McKinsey
The January publication of the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) “target setting protocol” marked a turning point and a step forward for the insuranc [...]