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Companies / 05-12-24 / Tommy Jackson

Economic threats continue to overshadow climate and cyber risks

"As businesses navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape, it is essential to broaden the focus beyond economic risks. 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record, and so the escalating impacts of climate change must not be ignored.,"…

Companies / 13-11-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Zurich reports strong top-line growth across all businesses

"Our nine-month results confirm the continued strong momentum across all of Zurich’s businesses. In P&C, margins in Commercial Insurance continue to be favorable, and performance in Retail is improving. We are on track to exceed all current…

Companies / 11-11-24 / Tommy Jackson

FinTech solutions provider Digiata appoints Nem Stabic as new CEO

"As I move forward as CEO, I intend to place a firm focus on developing and driving our growth strategy, underpinned by advancing technology, to elevate Digiata as a leading solutions provider and trusted partner to the banking, financial services…

Companies / 23-10-24 / Tommy Jackson

PwC: Insurance sector sees uptick in M&As, with continued deal activity

"The insurance industry is one such industry where we have seen organisations rapidly adapt to meet changing customer needs whilst focusing on delivering growth and profitability. This speaks to the determination that organisations have to grow…

Companies / 12-09-24 / Tommy Jackson

Financial services leaders in SA demand AI for real-time insights

“The majority of leaders are aware of the advantages that AI can bring, especially when it comes to managing and overseeing large scale operations, and that really is half the battle. Our research makes it crystal clear that belief in its potential…

Companies / 04-09-24 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Santam records improved H1 2024 performance

“As Santam, we remain confident in the Group’s prospects and the potential to deliver enhanced growth and profitability, as our FutureFit 2030 strategy has been tailored for the environment in which we operate. The management actions implemented…

Companies / 04-09-24 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Structural and cultural barriers impede women advancement in insurance sector

“There are various reasons that account for slow gender diversity at leadership level in the insurance sector and the lack or shortage of female role models is a contributing factor. Women who wish to be mentored by other women are frustrated,…

Companies / 04-09-24 / Tommy Jackson

Hollard repositions its brand as HINT expands into the continent

"Through Hollard International (HINT), we have access to 10 markets on the continent.  We also have global backing from Tokio Marine. We are an insurer with a long-term vision, we believe in partnerships, and having an impact in the markets…

Companies / 28-08-24 / Duty Editor

SA financial services battle to attract and retain top female talent

"Those Financial Services companies trying hard to attract, develop and retain female talent must synthesise a sustained, multi-faceted approach, which is not simple or easy," says Phryne Williams, founder of Capital Assignments, an executive…

Companies / 24-07-24 / Chris Smit

Unmasking the culprit: poor management vs business environment

"The first management misstep we often see is the misuse of current cash reserves for long-term projects. This practice strains liquidity by tying up short-term funds in assets that require long-term financing. It's a risky move because short-term…

Companies / 03-07-24 / Tommy Jackson

South Africa faces 'perfect storm' of financial crime, ready to 'fight back'

"Financial crimes devastate lives and cripple economies, but many in South Africa still don't grasp the magnitude of this rapidly-metastasising threat. We take pride in leading the vanguard of purpose-built solutions for the digital age, aiming…

Companies / 26-06-24 / Chris Smit

New leadership for the Actuarial Society of South Africa

"Ensuring a relevant actuarial profession that is not only qualified to solve challenges unique to our country but that is also respected internationally is the Society's principal goal. As the ASSA Council, we believe Imran is the right candidate…

Companies / 19-06-24 / Chris Smit

Braintree and Old Mutual Africa hail their partnership as new era

"This journey was not just about technological implementation, but a strategic endeavour to consolidate over a hundred product systems across life assurance, asset management, unit trusts, property, insurance, and banking into a single platform,"…

Companies / 19-06-24 / Tommy Jackson

New research by Discovery Green reveals the risks of over-investing in solar

"While with traditional largely coal-generated electricity, you pay for what you use; with renewables, you pay for what was generated, regardless of whether your business uses the energy or not. This is the fundamental difference between the…

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