Africa
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August 8, 2023
Xceedance creates new EMEA and APAC role as it targets expansion
Xceedance, which provides technology and digital solutions, claims services, data and analytics to the insurance industry, has promoted Amit Tiwari…
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August 1, 2023
Insurance premium tax rate changes from TMF Group
TMF Group has announced the latest rate changes to insurance premium tax (IPT) and other insurance levies around the world,…
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July 26, 2023
Big increase in transactional risk claims notifications in 2022
There has been a substantial 25% increase in global claim notifications on transactional risk policies in 2022 but the expected…
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July 21, 2023
Marsh’s revenue up 9%
Marsh’s revenue rose 9% in both the last quarter and for the first six months of this year as parent…
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July 19, 2023
Brokerslink appoints new Africa regional manager
Brokerslink has announced the appointment of François Masson as its new regional manager for Africa. Masson is general manager at…
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July 4, 2023
Sedgwick expands into Mauritian market
Sedgwick has launched operations in the Mauritian market supported by the firm’s team in South Africa, which has developed longstanding ties to…
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June 30, 2023
Chubb appoints new country president for South Africa
Zelda Mostert, currently chief financial officer South Africa, Chubb, has been promoted to the role of Chubb country president, South…
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June 27, 2023
Allianz extends global commercial board member term to 2028
Allianz has extended the term for board member Christopher Townsend – who is responsible for global insurance lines, global commercial…
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June 22, 2023
Indian regulator considers allowing MGAs into insurance market
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is considering the feasibility of allowing MGAs into the domestic insurance…
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June 22, 2023
Brokerslink expands network in Africa
Brokerslink has added three new African affiliates to its global network, growing its presence in Africa to 39 of the…
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June 22, 2023
French firms active in Africa must focus on supply chain risks
ESG activists are increasingly targeting French companies to bring them to court over human rights, the environment and other supply…
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June 13, 2023
African Risk Capacity launches flood risk parametric cover
The first flood risk insurance product in Africa has been launched by the African Risk Capacity (ARC) group. The parametric…
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June 13, 2023
IMF calls for heightened risk management in MENAPEG region
Improved risk awareness, planning, management and mitigation can help vulnerable nations in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAPEG)…
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June 6, 2023
Latest insurance premium tax changes from TMF Group
TMF Group has reported the latest changes to insurance premium tax (IPT) globally, as well as other changes to fees,…
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June 5, 2023
Cyber market softening but war exclusions a concern, says Aon
Aon says that “substantial” new capacity will help soften the global cyber insurance market and expects premium rates to be…
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June 1, 2023
M&A appetite returning despite concern over regulatory risks
Appetite for M&A looks set to rebound this year despite fears over stricter regulations, with more firms likely to turn…
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May 26, 2023
Businesses in Africa face spike in civil unrest, warns Verisk
Businesses with operations in Africa are facing disruption from the highest levels of civil unrest for six years, with the…
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May 22, 2023
Market improving for buyers but nat cat property tough: Aon
Average insurance price increases stood between 1% and 10% across all global regions in Q1 2023 as upward rating pressure…
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May 17, 2023
Commercial rate increases of 6% help drive Zurich’s Q1 P&C growth
Zurich’s P&C insurance revenue increased 7% in the first quarter, driven by “strong” growth in commercial business and further price…
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May 11, 2023
Swiss Re Corporates Solutions names Hall head of wholesale in UK and EMEA
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has announced that Adrian Hall will succeed Melanie Slack as head of UK, Ireland, South Africa…