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As insurers continue to navigate elevated claims-cost pressures, economic uncertainty and changing risk dynamics, South African insurers are reassessing underwriting, pricing and risk management strategies in 2026.
AI infrastructure investment, capital market fragmentation and supply shocks are reshaping insurance discussions as brokers help clients protect higher-value assets from evolving, interconnected risks. But the most tangible pressure point remains inflation, with higher-for-longer energy prices once again forcing economists to rethink key macroeconomic assumptions.
South Africa’s sporting community continues to grow in scale, professionalism and digital dependence, and with that progress comes a rising, often underestimated cyber threat.
Few things test the value of advice quite like explaining the fine print in a non-life insurance policy. Brokers are often called on to explain complex and technical concepts when placing a client’s assets under cover, and to help determine the appropriate response immediately following a loss event. Errors during onboarding or when registering a claim can have serious financial consequences.
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