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Africa
Reasons to be cheerful
In the past couple of months, Commercial Risk Africa has hosted Risk Frontiers events in Windhoek, Nairobi and Lagos, attracting…
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Africa
Major BI claim in Ghana could be the excuse to turn the market
A major claim related to a leak at an oil installation in Ghana is set to send shockwaves through the…
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Africa
International interest in Africa persists despite challenging 2015
Overall, 2015 proved to be a challenging year for Africa’s reinsurance markets, according to a new report from AM Best,…
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Africa slightly less competitive than in 2015
Sub Saharan Africa’s competitiveness has slightly weakened year on year, mainly as a consequence of deteriorating macroeconomic environments across the…
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Africa’s reinsurers bullish about the future of $8.3bn market
The continent’s reinsurance markets are expected to benefit from strong underlying growth, driven by an expansion of its primary markets…
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Africa
And the award goes to…
Earlier this year, the Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (Riman) launched the first locally-based exams for risk managers – building…
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Africa
Two steps forward, one step back
More good news this month comes from McKinsey in a new report summing up the state of Africa, in which…
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Risk management has key part to play in shaping economic development
A fast changing world is keeping risk managers on their toes, as those attending the Institute of Risk Management South…
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Africa
Maintaining sustainable businesses critical in building customer trust
The customer is king was the overriding message from the 21st African Reinsurance Forum, held in Dakar by the African…
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Africa
Technology making the difference
Many African reinsurers see technology as the way to open up previously untapped insurance markets across Africa.
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Africa
Protection gap movement to launch in Kenya
In many emerging markets insurance can play a vital role in supporting a fledging economy but, even in 2016, many…
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Africa
Tanzanian insurance market set for major change to protect policyholders
The Tanzanian government is preparing a new insurance act that should come into force next year, spelling major change for…
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Africa
Tanzania promises much for investors and insurance market
East Africa stands on the brink of massive change and offers some unique opportunities for investors, both local and foreign,…
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Africa
Modern slavery risk high or extreme in eight out of ten SSA countries
More than 80% of Sub Saharan African countries have a high or extreme risk of slavery, including Kenya and Nigeria,…
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Africa
News in brief
Congo ratings move, African air freight in decline, Angola rating revised down, Zambia hits more stable note and CFOs want…
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Africa
Use of captives for EB on the rise
The use of captive insurance companies for financing employee benefits continues to evolve, as companies increasingly go beyond using their…
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Africa
Reinsurers continue African success story despite challenging market conditions
Africa Re has reported underwriting profit and investment income up 8% and 13% respectively, amid challenges to meet top-line targets…
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African banks must seize the opportunity to grow
African banks should seize the huge long-term potential offered by the sector across the continent, starting with necessary consolidation and…
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Tough times continue in Mozambique
Mozambique’s growth is expected to be lower in 2016 compared to 2015, according to trade credit insurer Coface. The warning…
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SA has challenges but risk managers are better prepared than ever before
A youth bulge combined with high unemployment could produce a timebomb for South Africa, a country that is already suffering…
