Liz Booth
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Africa
Will diesel emissions fuel a rise in personal injury claims?
Evidence of the harmful effects of diesel emissions is growing, resulting in it being likened to another toxic ‘timebomb’. These…
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Africa
Business travel not restricted despite Ebola outbreak of ‘international concern’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the year-long outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to…
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Africa
African reinsurer bought in run-off
Legacy acquirer DARAG Group has bought One Re, a London-based non-life reinsurance company that provided reinsurance to African insurers. The…
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Africa
Brokerslink continues African regional growth with three new affiliates
Global insurance broking business Brokerslink has signed up three new African affiliates, bringing its presence across Africa and the Middle…
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Africa
Risk management not valued by 40% of South African companies
Almost 40% of South African risk managers have said risk management is not valued by their organisation. Responding to a…
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Africa
Strong economic growth boosting life insurance sales
Countries in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) are set to grow their life insurance and reinsurance industries on the back of…
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Africa
$1bn pledge to support Africa’s new trading bloc
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged $1bn to help countries adapt to the new trading conditions after the launch…
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Africa
Don’t let the bed bugs bite!
Bed bugs have been around since the dawn of time; originally, they were using bats as hosts and began feeding…
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Africa
Kenyan insurers see reduced costs, faster claims settlement on direct premiums collection
Patrick Alushula reports on a parliamentary decision set to benefit insureds and insurers at the expense of brokers and intermediaries…
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Africa
App set to change shape of Kenyan insurance market
An app has been launched to revolutionise the buying and then the claims handling process of motor policies. James Wambugu,…
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Africa
East African countries driving infrastructure agenda
Continued high levels of development expenditure in the East African Community’s (EAC) budget highlights a reliance on external debt flows…
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Africa
African risk management set for boost as Gert Cruywagen heads IFRIMA
African risk management should receive a boost as Dr Gert Cruywagen is elected president of the International Federation of Risk…
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Africa
Risk managers warned not to overlook maintenance costs
Many businesses, particularly among manufacturers, overlook a major cost hidden among their operations – that of maintenance, repair and operations…
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Africa
One-size-fits-all approach unlikely to suit African insurance regulation
Regulators across the continent are working to improve the operating environment for insurance and reinsurance across Africa, however efforts remain…
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Africa
Nigeria intensifies financial education campaign
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is stepping up its campaign to improve financial literacy across the country and to…
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Africa
Six insurers suspended from Nigerian stock exchange
Six insurers were among 11 companies suspended by the Nigerian Stock Exchange for failing to file their accounts. Trading in…
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Africa
New committee elected for IRMSA
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) recently held its annual general meeting and elected its new executive committee.…
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Africa
Africa needs to manage its blue economy for a sustainable future
The prospect of a fully sustainable blue economy for Africa gathered significant momentum following the second Africa Blue Economy Forum…
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Africa
Reshika Vallabh appointed head of underwriting at Coface South Africa
Reshika Vallabh, who has been with Coface South Africa for more than ten years, has been appointed as the head…
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Africa
Automation and digitalisation in shipping: a lack of standardisation and regulation?
The shipping industry has recently seen a large number of exciting and futuristic proposals for automated and digital innovations. The…