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"Cell-captive insurance can help businesses manage risk, diversify income, and offer customers greater…
"Road safety is ultimately driven by behaviour, not gender. Factors such as driving exposure, annual mileage, road conditions, vehicle condition and driving practices all influence accident outcomes. The focus should remain on reducing risky behaviour and improving safety for all road users," says Lebohang…
"Cell-captive insurance can help businesses manage risk, diversify income, and offer customers greater…
"For 15 years, we have worked to show that road accident risk can be reduced through targeted behavioural…
"Insurance plays a critical role in household resilience by providing financial protection that enables…
"This judgment adds to the growing body of important directors and officers ("D&O") jurisprudence in…
As the needs of customers evolve, our approach evolves along with it. In an increasingly competitive market, we believe that Customer Experience is our differentiator and that putting our customers at the centre of everything we do delivers real results.
Life insurance is a vital financial safety net that ensures your family is protected when you’re no longer…
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to sharpen your money management skills,…
"A woman who can earn, own, invest, insure and build has choices - and choices change the trajectory of families and communities. That is why representation at the top matters, but it cannot be the finish line. Our leadership must translate into institutions, markets and systems that work better for…
"Every goal has a number to strive towards. It’s more than a feeling: It can be acted on, measured, planned…
"When I joined the industry, I was often the only woman around the table in business leadership environments.…
"Coface’s global “Power the Core” strategy, places digital technology and data excellence at the heart…
"We offer our people exposure to global expertise, intellectually challenging work, and continuous learning…
"Employers budget for absence. What they don’t budget for is the employee who is at their desk and not able to work, and that is where most of the cost sits,” says Mashadi Mtoba, Head of Disability Management at Momentum Corporate, explaining that depression is a workforce risk before it is a claim.
"No single organisation can provide every element of an effective healthcare journey. For years, the…
“As South Africans, we are at risk of not being able to maintain our lifestyles when severe illness strikes…
"For many South Africans, taking out life insurance is usually accompanied by a significant milestone…
"Non-disclosure can be unintentional as well, so it's important to understand what needs to be shared…
"The question is no longer simply whether investors have enough options. Rather, it is whether advisers can bring those options together in a way that provides a clear view of the client’s overall investment strategy and supports informed decision-making as circumstances change," says Hymne Landman,…
"One of the most common misconceptions about retirement planning is that accumulating a specific lump…
“The most valuable thing I do for young professionals is to help them set aside sensible amounts of their…
"We are therefore asking Government to engage us as partners on the transformation journey by harnessing…
A common misconception among women is that investing is only worthwhile with a large amount of money.…
"Growing uncertainties combined with intensifying competition are causing increasing headwinds for the reinsurance industry. Geopolitical tensions, inflation, digital threats and climate-related risks make it more difficult to evaluate long-term claim costs and hence risk-appropriate pricing," said Clemens…
"The value of reinsurance has never been more evident than it is today. A resilient reinsurance sector…
"The underlying need for protection continues to grow as the risk landscape evolves and becomes more…
"That is why trust is such an issue, especially if you are not a money guru yourself. You need to trust that the professional sees the bigger picture and stays on top of developments in the industry. And it’s best if knowledge can be shared in layman’s terms: please translate “asset diversification”…
"With household budgets under increasing strain, many might have expected South Africans to cut back…
"Avoiding your finances is one of the most human reactions there is. Leaving the envelope or email unopened…
"The focus is shifting towards growth, capital deployment and strategic repositioning. The sector has emerged with stronger balance sheets, more disciplined capital allocation and a clearer sense of where the next opportunities may lie," says Andrew Robinson, Sector Head of Real Estate at Standard Bank…
"By bringing together meaningful rewards, savings and personalised offers around pay day, we enable customers…
"After several years of sporadic progress SSA gas is on the verge of a material break-out. This advent…
“Our capital allocation balances caution with attractive, risk-adjusted returns for shareholders. These outcomes reflect not only the resilience of our advice-led business model, but also the trust we have built with clients, investors and regulators over many years,” says PSG Financial Services CEO…
"Our new AI Practice Area Committee will look at AI in our traditional practice areas, shape these fields…
“Many young journalists are expected to cover complex financial topics without ever having had structured…
“We are delighted to attract external talent with proven expertise and experience to complement our internal…
“The official launch of the IPEC Regulatory Sandbox reflects the Commission’s commitment to creating…
“South African industry has known for some time that diesel dependency carries risk. What the current fuel price environment has done is make that risk impossible to ignore. The conversation has shifted from ‘should we consider renewables’ to ‘how quickly can we move,” says Nigel Sun, Head of Sungrow…
"By tackling non-revenue water, we are addressing both a critical environmental challenge and an economic…
"In pursuing our growth agenda for the East Africa region and the African continent, we are focused on…
"Risk is not a threat to be managed. It is actually a massive opportunity to seize, but you have to seize it responsibly," said Werksmans Attorneys director and head of regulatory practice and service line leader for data privacy and cyber, Ahmore Burger-Smidt, adding that legal and compliance professionals…
"Its main purpose is to protect policyholders who may only learn at the claims stage that some funeral…
"The COFI Bill introduces enhanced governance standards for retirement fund boards. Trustees and other…
"With retirement savings under increasing pressure, people need to think about how they will earn an income in the future while still managing the financial demands of today and preparing for tomorrow," says Michelle Acton, Chief Customer Officer: Corporate at Old Mutual.
"A survey by Momentum Corporate on the two-pot system and who is making the most withdrawals shows that…
"Simply putting operational efficiency ahead of employee needs is no longer enough. Businesses need to…
"The bigger, more important issue is whether the organisation fully understands the impact of AI on the business and on the society in which it operates. In other words, has it grasped that AI risk is ESG risk," says Prof Yudhvir Seetharam is Chief Analytics Officer, FNB Business.
"Several South African fintech and digital distribution businesses have entered the insurance space via…
A significant advantage of cell captives is access to reinsurance markets through the licensed insurer’s…
"In gas markets, Iran is a significant producer, but it is not major exporter of gas. Unlike the oil market, there is little or no spare capacity in global gas markets right now. The big players in the region are Qatar and the UAE whose combined exports comprise around 20% of global liquified natural…
"In gas markets, Iran is a significant producer, but it is not major exporter of gas. Unlike the oil…
"The escalation of the Middle East conflict, now involving fighting against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon,…
"The escalation of the Middle East conflict, now involving fighting against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon,…
"Interest rate risk and high breakeven levels combined with concerns that crop and livestock prices could…
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