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Mobile apps to change the way insurers and brokers do business

01 August 2013 | Short Term

The insurance industry in South Africa continues to be plagued by a number of challenges and regulatory constraints. However, an imminent development that should not be underestimated by the industry is the growing use of mobile apps by insurers and brokers to reach customers and provide value added services.

The Dangers of hijacking, hostages, squatting and porn pirates

01 August 2013 | Short Term

As the online environment becomes ever more complex, it is nearly impossible for businesses to address all the inherent risks of operating a computer network. Since the cyber-attacks on the US by China, cyber security has become a major issue and a significant consideration for companies.

FIA and FSB square off over regulation

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

From Monday to Thursday every week, FAnews publishes an e-newsletter dealing with news and events relevant to stakeholders in the financial services industry. Our readers are intimately involved with financial services products, compliance and advice and have strong views on issues that affect them. The Best of FAnews.co.za is a magazine feature in which we highlight a popular newsletter published online in the past 60 days. We rehash the core argument presented in the newsletter before considering some of the views raised via our reader comments.

What client value proposition do we offer?

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

In the years to come the main driver of income for financial services providers will be the value proposition they offer. A unique value proposition will provide the “compelling reason” to convince clients why they should do business with you.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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Following a mistake?

01 August 2013 | Prof Robert Vivian

The delight of owning a pet requires ‘risk management’

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

ACE Insurance takes the lead with the Young Executive Programme

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

The secret behind success is finding the right balance

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

Conflict of interest : The fees vs commissions debate will significantly impact the industry

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

Preventative surgery in case of genetic predisposition : is it a claim?

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

Brokers and customers remain central to Mutual & Federals core business model

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

Service Level Agreements key to client satisfaction

01 August 2013 | Features / Profiles

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Magazine Archives FAnews & FAnuus

Mobile apps to change the way insurers and brokers do business

The Dangers of hijacking, hostages, squatting and porn pirates

FIA and FSB square off over regulation

What client value proposition do we offer?

Following a mistake?

The delight of owning a pet requires ‘risk management’

ACE Insurance takes the lead with the Young Executive Programme

The secret behind success is finding the right balance

Conflict of interest : The fees vs commissions debate will significantly impact the industry

Preventative surgery in case of genetic predisposition : is it a claim?

Brokers and customers remain central to Mutual & Federals core business model

Service Level Agreements key to client satisfaction