Insurance
-
Zurich to launch first employee benefits global programme
Zurich is launching an international insurance programme for employee benefits (EB) that is believed to be the first of its…
-
German market set fair as it delivers improved results
The German non-life insurance market looks in good health as it delivered much-improved figures last year.
-
Lloyd’s deepens China links as it welcomes China Taiping to the market
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Lloyd's of London and the Hong Kong listed China Taiping Insurance…
-
ILS market in flux as cat bond issuance declines
Although total insurance-linked securities (ILS) under management continue to grow, catastrophe bond issuance has declined in 2015 as capital market…
-
Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale tops LGBT power list
Lloyd's of London chief Inga Beale has topped a power list of the world's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender…
-
Move onto ‘front foot’ and remember scale not only reason for consolidation: Catlin
Insurers need to get on the 'front foot' and seek out the best partner possible if they believe the current…
-
Corporate round-up
Brokerslink announces ten new members and innovation plans, ACE enhances multinational political violence and terrorism cover and Cunningham Lindsey appoints…
-
News in brief
Sustainable development agreed, Underinsurance a key concern, Changes at the top, Advice for West Africa and Living standards push.
-
No time for peace and quiet
Relaxing is a dangerous game in life—and in business. Just at the moment you choose to relax, something will leap…
-
Liability risks climbing agenda as South Africa becomes more litigious
The South African financial services sector is facing increasing claims, as clients become more aware of their rights and become…
-
Cost of Kenyan insurance due to escalate
The cost of insurance in Kenya is set to shoot upwards following the dismissal of a case in which brokers…
-
Learning programmes increase employee loyalty, improve productivity
Companies looking to develop leaders, engage and retain employees and provide career mobility should establish corporate international service learning (CISL)…
-
If the Kariba Dam fails…
Last year, the BBC was among the first to report on the worrying state of the Kariba Dam, which crosses…
-
Not the new kid on the block
GIC Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurers and has had a presence in Africa for decades. However, a…
-
The time is right for risk management to flourish in Nigeria
The Risk Managers Society of Nigeria may be the oldest risk management association in the country but, by its own…
-
Risk managers must look beyond pricing to secure right insurance cover
Risk managers must look beyond rates when buying insurance products if they are to properly protect their businesses.
-
SCOR enters east Africa reinsurance market
Global reinsurance company SCOR is to enter East Africa’s reinsurance market through its Kenyan office which is waiting on final…
-
Warning for emerging markets on future growth as China slows
Risk managers should start factoring in a new economic environment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which recently published…
-
Businesses must prepare for future cyber risks
Businesses must prepare for a new generation of cyber risks that are fast evolving; moving beyond the established threats of…
-
Better risk management forces insurers into new areas
Seven emerging risks that present re/insurers with business opportunities in the next five to 10 years have been identified by…