Non-life / General

Crop insurance critical to safeguard South Africa’s food security

The rising frequency of extreme weather events should be a warning to art collectors

Increasingly frequent extreme weather events, such as those seen in South Africa recently, are becoming a global trend which is reflected in the amount of weather-related insurance claims that are being filed by people and businesses.

Location, location, location – Top insurance considerations when moving your home or business

Choosing to relocate to a new property as your next home, or to move your business to a new premises, is an exciting time, especially if it’s with a view to having fresh experiences, being exposed to new markets and embracing positive change.

Climate Change Wreaks Havoc on Seasonal Farming Crops Agriculture: SA’s Biggest GDP Contributor Battles Climate Change Risk

The agriculture sector is vital for economic growth. It contributes 3% to GDP, supports 941,000 jobs, and generated US$13.2 billion in export revenue in 2023 – South Africa produces 10% of the global citrus production. But climate-induced changing weather patterns threaten the outlook for certain crop yields in 2024.Daniel Stevens, Executive Head: Santam Agri Crop says changing weather patterns and the rising frequency and severity of inclement weather impact seasonal crop production. “Agriculture is more exposed to the effects of the El Niño and La Niña weather phenomena than any other sector,” he says.