Don’t let non-disclosure sink your business: insurance insights for owners
Business owners who neglect to inform their insurers of changes risk denied claims, policy voidance, and even lawsuits.
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Insurance sector proves resilient amid global uncertainty
Industry leaders at the IAIS annual conference unpack key risks facing the global insurance market, including the impacts of rising interest rates, geopolitical threats, and the growing role of AI.
Global Insurance Capital Standard gets the nod
After years of meticulous development, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors is shifting its focus to the next big challenge: rolling out the Insurance Capital Standard on a global scale.
Solar PV: report underscores the need for comprehensive risk management
Allianz highlights the risks specific to rooftop and ground-mounted PV installations, emphasising the importance of fire safety, storm resilience, and theft prevention.
How financial advisers can attract millennials with income protection solutions
Bidvest Life’s Nic Smit suggests shifting from the traditional approach of leading with death coverage to focusing on income protection when engaging younger clients.
Beware the payback trap of the 60/40 portfolio
In investing, one key factor is often overlooked: the payback period. Understanding duration can reshape your portfolio strategy and help you manage risk more effectively.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: small businesses must prioritise protection as cyberattacks surge
SMMEs serving critical infrastructure and global corporations, as well as those in regulated industries such as insurance, healthcare, banking, and credit monitoring, are particularly vulnerable.
Survey highlights recovery in SA insurance industry
Non-life insurers bounced back from a loss of R16.7bn in 2022 to a profit of R13.7bn in 2023, while life insurers posted significant profit growth, says KPMG.
How MBSE shaped the careers of three rising stars in short-term insurance
The top three achievers in MBSE’s Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance share their experience with the course and its impact on their careers.
Critical infrastructure blackouts are SA corporates’ biggest worry
Cyber incidents are the top global business risk by a clear margin, but they rank second in South Africa, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
Insurance crime threatens economic growth: expert urges collaborative action
Dr Jerry Chetty, Head of Business Integrity at Santam, examines the interconnectedness of insurance crime and the need for it to be dealt with as a priority crime.
