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Why a UMA?

Why a UMA?

02 June 2014

As an agent of the insurer, an underwriting management agency (UMA) allows for entrepreneurial, skilled, short-term insurance underwriters to provide brokers with exceptional service, specialist knowledge and tailored products at the right price.

SAUMA Conference

SAUMA Conference

02 June 2014

There was an air of anticipation as the crowd gathered for the 2014 South African Underwriting Managers Association (SAUMA) conference where speakers were set to discuss various issues which are pertinent to the underwriting industry.

Intermediaries are still an anchor in the insurance industry

Intermediaries are still an anchor in the insurance industry

02 June 2014

The Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) recently released its Annual Report for 2013. The report is an important feature in the annual calendar of short-term insurance players as it reveals how insurers fared on claims disputes which customers referred to the Ombudsman for intervention.

Cyber risks and POPI - a changing game

Cyber risks and POPI - a changing game

02 June 2014

Cyber risks could be the next big trigger for lawsuits against directors. This will be triggered if they fail in their duty of care by not taking preventative measures against risks such as phishing, improper data manipulation or data loss. These directors could be held responsible for company and shareholder losses.

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UMAs can navigate changing landscapes

UMAs can navigate changing landscapes

02 June 2014
Building a profitable business during uncertain times

Building a profitable business during uncertain times

02 June 2014
Telematics: A complicated fad or a ticket to the game?

Telematics: A complicated fad or a ticket to the game?

02 June 2014
Skills and innovation needed to fuel green growth

Skills and innovation needed to fuel green growth

02 June 2014
Are we really fighting fraud?

Are we really fighting fraud?

02 June 2014
Tackling fraud - an industry effort

Tackling fraud - an industry effort

02 June 2014
Liability insurance: is the cure worse than the disease?

Liability insurance: is the cure worse than the disease?

01 April 2014
The personal lines broker – not the king of price!

The personal lines broker – not the king of price!

01 April 2014