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An insurer’s perspective on managing business insurance risk

An insurer’s perspective on managing business insurance risk

09 March 2012

Many of the risks business owners face needs to be managed tightly to prevent and contain potential losses. While a well structured insurance policy forms a vital part of doing so, the fact of the matter remains that effective and comprehensive risk manag

Fierce competition amongst South African retailers leads to new risks in retail industry

Fierce competition amongst South African retailers leads to new risks in retail industry

22 February 2012

The margin squeeze on traditional retail products, driven by fierce competition in the South African retail industry is sending a stream of South African retailers north into the continent. Stiff competition has also seen a product revolution as retailer

Businesses must have insurance contingencies for load shedding

Businesses must have insurance contingencies for load shedding

21 February 2012

Insurance brokerage Aon South Africa has warned its business clients to start managing their insurance contingencies for power outages, stating that insurance policies, including business interruption covers, may not cover the deliberate withholding of po

Technology and telecoms risk - a MARSH perspective

Technology and telecoms risk - a MARSH perspective

09 February 2012

The ever-evolving nature of technology means risk in the telecoms industry is constantly changing. Managing this risk successfully requires knowing the industry so well that new risks are instantly anticipated even as technology evolves.

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SA farmers face increased insurance risks in 2012

SA farmers face increased insurance risks in 2012

24 January 2012
Risk Management in a Time of Global Uncertainty

Risk Management in a Time of Global Uncertainty

17 January 2012
Aircraft owners urged to maintain risk management standards in the face of rising costs

Aircraft owners urged to maintain risk management standards in the face of rising costs

08 December 2011
Precautions against piracy

Precautions against piracy

16 November 2011

Risk management essential in protecting agricultural industry against increasing environmental hazards

Risk management essential in protecting agricultural industry against increasing environmental hazards

15 November 2011
Rising transport risks in Africa highlight the need for business owners to have effective risk management strategies in place

Rising transport risks in Africa highlight the need for business owners to have effective risk management strategies in place

06 October 2011
Ship and cargo owners urged to safeguard against piracy

Ship and cargo owners urged to safeguard against piracy

22 September 2011
Insurance industry uses infrared technology to save lives and money

Insurance industry uses infrared technology to save lives and money

20 September 2011