Tag: Opinion
Opinion: Dismissal of insurance actions for unreasonable delay in South Africa
An inordinate or unreasonable delay in prosecution of an action may warrant the dismissal of the action, although this is unusual even though the Sout [...]
Guy Carpenter adds note of optimism about reinsurance market
According to Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance market is characterised by reinsurers’ strong profitability in 2024 and growing capitalisation, which is e [...]
How can insurers look to close the protection gap?
As talk turns to market equilibrium and stable rates, how can insurers continue to respond to customer demand while covering their cost of capital and [...]
Reimagining insurance with a comprehensive approach to gen AI
Despite forging ahead with generative AI (gen AI) use cases and capabilities, many insurance companies are finding themselves stuck in the pilot phase [...]
Africa’s mounting debt crisis and the need for reform in the global financial architecture
Africa’s debt stocks have grown significantly in the past decade. Understandably, African governments took advantage of historically low interest rate [...]
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
For too long, the economic orthodoxy guiding businesses — as well as the central banks and regulators overseeing them — has taken scant interest in th [...]