"Instead of seeing climate change as an overwhelming, alarming external force, it can be reframed as a challenge to prepare for. By teaching children about climate risks from a young age, they can be empowered to become proactive participants…
"By co-hosting this event with the NDSI and AIO, we aim to keep the African insurance sector at the forefront of global sustainability actions while delivering solutions that are uniquely adapted to the risks and opportunities of our continent,"…
“The data shows us that short-term insurers have made significant strides in preventing problems and resolving complaints. However, inconsistency in resolving issues when things go wrong continues to have an outsized impact on customer experience…
"The gap between advanced economies and emerging markets has been gradually reducing over time, notably in Asia, but it remains in place. Most advanced economies have a 'notable' level of collection complexity. On average, Middle East and Africa…
“The IAIS Roadmap 2026-2027 demonstrates our continued focus on supporting insurance supervisors in navigating an increasingly complex and evolving global landscape. From addressing protection gaps and climate risks to successfully implementing…
"Deepening divisions are at the center of the societal risks we all now face, from social fragmentation and inequality, to declining health and wellbeing. Despite the growing severity of these global risks, major governments are moving away…
"Convergence is no longer a theory. Across Africa, customers can now buy insurance and savings products from banks, retailers, telcos, and fintechs, often through the same digital channels they already use every day. If insurers and asset managers…
"We are thrilled to welcome Francois to Momentum Insure. His unique blend of deep actuarial expertise, international investment experience, and proven success in the insure-tech space makes him the ideal leader to navigate our risk landscape.…
Zurich has reiterated to Beazley that given its desire to proceed at pace, Zurich’s offer price provides full value for Beazley across all relevant metrics, and is designed to facilitate prompt engagement. Under the terms of this proposal, Beazley…
“The situation becomes more tenuous over high-traffic periods such as the South African summer holidays between December and January. Holidaymakers are tired and rushing to get home, and roads are more congested than usual. Add to this the usual…
According to Londani Zulu, Chief Executive Officer of Santam Emerging Business, much of this gap is shaped by structural barriers that extend far beyond affordability. These include limited financial literacy, low digital readiness, and uneven…
"Through the Vitality Drive programme, we've already seen an 80% reduction in accident fatality rates, which is a testament to how this model helps thousands of our clients to drive better. Advanced Driving Instructor takes this impact further…
"We will deliver agile, innovative, and technically robust risk and capital solutions to the market. As a global, independent Lloyd's broker, we are uniquely positioned to introduce differentiated value propositions, bespoke structured solutions,…
"The high frequency and shifting nature of hailstorms now poses a significant threat to farmers, with direct consequences for agri-businesses and the country’s wider food system. For commercial farmers, this disruption affects production cycles…
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