Challenging and unpredictable market conditions combined with emerging risks previously not considered have refocused buyers on the value, structure and overall cost of their insurance programme, says Alicia Goosen, Chief Broking Officer at…
With lifespans extending, clients need the financial means to retire comfortably and drawdown at a sustainable income level; and most importantly, also the good health to ensure they can enjoy it, says Adrian Gore, Discovery Group Chief Executive.
“Women have a lot to offer this industry in terms of ways of working and leadership. We bring a different perspective, different insights and different experiences to these roles. The challenge we face is to retain talented women within the…
Clients who neglect to include a risk review in their due diligence processes put themselves at risk by increasing the potential of severely curtailing the discussion that takes place at policy renewal stage. In the long-term, this will have…
One of my core objectives was to improve our cyber security posture, as well as establishing robust data and analytics strategy in line with business objectives, says Liberty's Chief Information Officer, Benjamin Marais.
The adage, ‘past performance does not guarantee future results,’ could not be a more apt summation of what offshore investors need to bear in mind over the next decade. These were the sentiments of Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer for…
Despite South African insurers' best efforts to leverage advanced campaign content to steer consumer sentiment on social media in a more positive direction, the claims process remains a major pain point for customers across the industry, this…
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has announced a new leadership team for AGCS' Multinational unit, while it integrates its captive solutions into a global program offering.
“The Dot Com crash was really as a result of three major themes,” says Louw. “Firstly, tech stocks and by implication the Nasdaq, were trading at extremely high valuations (PE’s) in the late 90’s and early 2000. Secondly the US Federal Reserve…
Unpacking the positioning in the PSG Balanced Fund, Head of Equities at PSG Asset Management, Justin Floor, explains that they do not position their portfolios with a single macro outcome in mind - instead - their aim is to ensure that their…
PSG Wealth’s Head of Securities, Wendy Myers highlights that the impact on earnings will be different for different market sectors, and hence investors can expect divergent returns from their equity portfolios
Since its inception 30 years ago Discovery has become the undisputed shared-value insurance market-leader and we are delighted to welcome Discovery Limited (Discovery) to our market next week, says A2X CEO Kevin Brady.
“The knock-on effect that this is having on the insurance industry translates into a shortage of available rental cars if your vehicle needs to go in for repairs as a result of accidental damage,” explains Mandy Barrett of Aon South Africa,…
The combination of strategic clarity, disciplined execution, competitive long-term investment performance, a motivated, stable team and a long-term approach to business continues to work well for Ninety One, says Hendrik du Toit, founder and…
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