Tag: Opinion

Strategies for risk managers in a changing healthcare landscape
The bill aims to provide free access to comprehensive healthcare services for all South African citizens covered by an increase in taxes. Concerns are [...]

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 [...]

Preparing for heightened Middle East tensions
As we enter the second quarter of 2024, one of the most significant geopolitical crises in recent memory is unfolding in the Middle East. Businesses f [...]

Endless droughts highlight the acute risks due to climate change in east Africa
In the last couple of years, eastern Africa has provided a very clear illustration of the impact of severe droughts in economic, political and humanit [...]

Natural capital warrants serious consideration, suggests FSD lead
Dorothy Maseke, Africa lead, nature finance and taskforce for nature–related financial disclosures at FSD Africa, and head of the African Natural Capital Alliance January 30, 2024
For too long, the economic orthodoxy guiding businesses — as well as the central banks and regulators overseeing them — has taken scant interest in th [...]

IRMSA warns South Africa faces risk paradigm shift
Next year will be one marked by even more rapid technological advancement, geopolitical shifts, and environmental uncertainties and the role of risk m [...]

Strengthening climate resilience ‒ the imperative of an insurance-based approach
Tobias Gitonga, general manager – reinsurance, and Michael Kamau, resident actuary, at Minet Kenya November 14, 2023
As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the need for robust strategies to enhance climate resilience has become more pres [...]

Implementing recommendations from German consultants could revive South Africa’s power sector
South Africa is not only grappling with onerous socioeconomic challenges, but with increasing frequency has found itself plunged into darkness.
Esk [...]

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 [...]
