"Starting a business is exciting, but it is not without risks. The earlier you put the right safety in place, the better positioned you are to absorb unexpected shocks without derailing your progress," says Rishai Neerachand, Executive Head…
"Infrastructure instability is no longer a standalone technical issue, it has become a systemic operational risk. Businesses are increasingly operating in an environment where external infrastructure dependency directly affects continuity, cost…
“Resilience is precisely the outcome that insurance strives to deliver - the ability to continue operating across an increasing number of related businesses despite unexpected disasters. Innovation in agriculture insurance is as important as…
"What makes the show impactful is that contestants engage with challenges people and businesses experience every day, while also showing how the industry can play a meaningful role in helping communities and businesses navigate uncertainty,”…
"The reality is that modern IT environments are too complex and threat actors are too sophisticated for any organisation to assume that they will never be breached. The real test is how quickly you can detect an attack, contain it, and recover…
"This is the moment where risk management has to move from the risk register to the real world. When communities are cut off, roads are closed, electricity and water systems fail, and emergency services are stretched, the question is not whether…
"This insurance essentially allows a body corporate to recover after a major loss without having to shift costs onto individual owners through special levies. However, if the insured value is wrong, liability limits are inadequate or there are…
"The SAWS is the only entity mandated to issue severe weather‑related warnings over South Africa. By strengthening its observation and forecasting capabilities, we are helping to ensure that early warnings are accessible, credible and localised,…
“I often suggest that homeowners observe their property during a heavy downpour. Through this exercise, it quickly becomes clear where vulnerabilities exist, whether it is poor drainage, blocked outlets, or structural weaknesses that may not…
"The next frontier of insurance leadership is not simply better products, sharper pricing or stronger capital management. It is the ability to create enterprise value by connecting these disciplines into one coherent strategy," says Paballo…
"The data shows a clear and immediate response to higher petrol prices. Even with the government's effort to soften the impact by temporarily cutting the fuel levy by R3, consumers are tightening their belts by driving less, combining trips,…
"The risk is not only what businesses are facing now, but how prepared they are for what comes next. SMEs that adapt early, protect cash flow and make informed funding decisions are far better placed to weather prolonged uncertainty," says Ndumiso…
"The combination of weaker demand, rising input costs and tighter financial conditions is straining companies with weak pricing power, thin margins, high debt levels or structurally higher working capital requirements," says Aylin Somersan Coqui,…
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO and to build on the exceptional foundation that MC and our team have established. GENRIC has always been about bold thinking, agility, and delivering meaningful, specialised risk solutions for our partners…
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