“We are looking forward to networking with like-minded financial businesses, strengthening existing relationships and forming new partnerships. The conference offers an invaluable platform to learn from expert speakers, exchange ideas and incorporate…
“When faced with financial pressure, it’s natural to look for ways to cut expenses. While many cash-strapped South Africans may view insurance as an unnecessary cost, it’s really one of the most effective tools for achieving financial stability…
“It offers more than just financial protection in kidnapping situations as it also ensures that the individuals and businesses are prepared and have the right protocols in place to protect family members and key individuals,” says Ryno de Kock,…
“While no professional relishes the thought of being accused of being negligent, if a PI claim is lodged against you or your business, an appropriate policy will mitigate both the financial and business impact. Claims are typically long-tailed…
"Finding ways to cut down expenses can be a financially empowering exercise, but it's crucial to ensure that the cuts you make today won't result in costly consequences down the line," says Leruo Malumo, Head of Product Strategy, Development…
“These challenges are not unique to South Africa but as risks grow more interconnected, businesses and individuals must adopt proactive strategies to mitigate disruptions and safeguard their assets,” says Molebatsi Langa, Head of Retail Strategic…
"We pride ourselves on collaborating with multiple stakeholders to facilitate skills development and, crucially, to ensure that the people being trained are ready for the world of work," stated INSETA CEO Gugu Mkhize.
“From an insurer’s point of view, solar panels will qualify as permanent fixtures or fittings to a home. This would mean that the sum insured on your building/homeowners insurance policy will need to be updated accordingly, so that in the event…
"While this could see more strain on our pockets, it's important not to abandon financial plans, particularly, short-term insurance cover. Insurance is often considered to be intangible but overlooking the value it can bring when you need it…
“Our environment is marked by manifold challenges – value loss due to inflation, sluggish economic development, as well as sustainability agendas that are critically reviewed in some sectors and countries. At Allianz, we remain steadfast in…
"There are three key strategies that modern farmers typically evaluate during the decision-making process: reduce the probability of the occurrence of a possible contingency, transfer the risk utilising insurance, or mitigate the impact of production…
"The challenge clients face is while it may be economically more sensible to pay a claim versus engaging the services of a legal team, a single payout for a slip-and-fall incident can set a precedent. Should a settlement become public knowledge,…
"South Africa lacks a reliable system for recording vehicle accident history, and less than 30% of vehicles are insured, meaning the quality and safety of many vehicles on the market – and the roads – are also worrying. This unfortunate trend…
"Given the increasing complexity and volatility of these risks, structuring an insurance programme that adequately mitigates exposure requires specialist broking expertise and access to both local and international insurance markets," says Georgina…
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