Will insurtech disruptors topple insurance giants?
Old Mutual Insure’s chief commercial officer weighs in on the trends set to define the short-term industry over the next decade.
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Embracing AI in insurance: the path to innovation and survival
Stephen van Niekerk, executive head of Momentum Myriad, shares lessons learned following the launch of a “first-in-industry innovation” life insurance product and how artificial intelligence (AI) will fuel the insurance industry.
Misunderstanding explains consumers’ low trust in insurance, survey finds
It also found that customers’ perceptions of how financial institutions – specifically, their bank – treat them affects their uptake of insurance.
When will Cofi be served?
The FSCA publishes its updated regulatory agenda for the next three years.
Don’t get your fingers burned – use accredited solar system installers
A fire at the Vodacom building in Cape Town has prompted insurers and the City of Cape Town to emphasise the importance of using accredited installers.
FSCA warns of strong action against entities if Servcos contravene financial laws
Several investigations are looking into possible regulatory breaches by insurers, the Authority says.
Cybercrimes and business interruption: what to look out for in policies
Many businesses are operating under the false belief that their insurance policy adequately covers data security and privacy exposure.
Criminals are now eyeing solar panels in South Africa
Are clients covered against such theft?
FSCA grants another extension for exemption on payment for collecting premiums
An independent intermediary must be authorised by the insurer to engage in ‘direct collection of premium’ activities.
Sanlam pays tribute to ‘titan’ Desmond Smith
It says Smith played a key role in laying the foundation for the financial services group as it currently exists.
Short-term insurer OUTsurance lists on the JSE
Final chapter in RMI’s transition from an investor in a portfolio of financial services businesses.
Old Mutual to ‘re-enter’ retail banking space in 2024
The group unbundled its majority stake in Nedbank in 2018.
Clients need to be reminded of the long-term benefits of risk cover
Intermediaries can help clients to understand the implications of losing their protection.
Court confirms order for reinstatement of insurance salesman fired for gross insubordination
He was alleged to have disrespected the CEO during a staff meeting called to address the team’s underperformance.
FSCA publishes conduct standard on third-party cell captive insurance business
The FSCA has published a conduct standard setting out the requirements relating to third-party cell captive insurance business. Conduct Standard 2 of 2022 (INS) came into operation on 1 October and applies immediately […]
Treasury, Sasria working on reintroducing R1bn in additional cover
National Treasury and the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) are working on ways for the state-owned insurer to reintroduce the R1 billion in additional cover for large corporates, Finance Minister Enoch […]
Was the tribunal’s decision on causal event penalties warranted?
In an article about a case in which the High Court in Johannesburg ordered the South African Special Risk Association to pay Blackspear, the judge noted that, despite the complexity of the relevant […]
