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Lessons from a far bigger non-life insurance market than ours

12 November 2025 | General

The biggest insurer operating out of the United Kingdom (UK) generated almost two times the gross written premium (GWP) delivered by the entire South African non-life insurance sector in 2024. It is number that illustrates the relative strength of the world’s sixth largest economy versus a country ranked nearer 40th. FAnews attended a recent Insurance Times UK webinar to learn more.

Compliance and Competitiveness: How to Structure Broker Fees in Short-Term Insurance

11 November 2025 | General

Broker fees in short-term insurance are a critical yet often misunderstood aspect of financial services. Advisors must navigate a regulatory landscape that demands transparency while also ensuring their businesses remain profitable. Striking the right balance between compliance and competitiveness is essential, especially as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) increases its scrutiny on broker fees.

Advisers face hard truths on compliance, remuneration and trust

10 November 2025 | General

There is no shortage of bad actors operating on the fringes of South Africa’s financial services industry. Each year, the mainstream media runs dozens of stories about get-rich-quick scams and Ponzi schemes, each article detailing how thousands of victims lose their life savings after being reeled in out of greed or desperation.

The future of healthcare financing: why brokers must stay agile in South Africa

04 November 2025 | General

South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty.

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What is the biggest constraint stopping insurers from letting AI agents or solutions take over complex human-led underwriting decisions?

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Customer trust concerns Data and security risks Lack of explainability Regulatory uncertainty

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An intermediary’s take on dispute resolution

29 October 2025 | General

Redefining broking under state-funded healthcare

22 October 2025 | General

Skills, technology and trust define next-gen intermediaries

13 October 2025 | General

When AI-advice underscores why financial advisers matter

22 September 2025 | General

What advisers and brokers need to know about financial crime

22 September 2025 | General

Next generation and legacy advisers can thrive together

17 September 2025 | General

Spring cleaning your insurance: Why advisers should use this season to reset and reconnect with members

10 September 2025 | General

Claims insights to reshape the broker-client conversation

08 September 2025 | General

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