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Insurance brokers navigate the onshore-offshore placement riddle

24 April 2026

Access to international capital and underwriting capacity is non-negotiable for South African brokers and insurers seeking to underwrite niche or mega risks. It is a reality that African governments and regulators cannot ignore, despite their policy preference for local capacity.

Risk-adequate the new buzzword in global re/insurance

16 September 2024

The disciplines of risk management, mitigation and transfer continue to evolve as insurers and reinsurers refine their underwriting practices to accommodate the potential mega-loss events arising from themes such as climate change and cyber liability. As insurance brokers break news about fire and flood exclusions to their commercial and personal lines clients, global reinsurers are coining new phrases to explain their risk approach.

Hardening market… a challenging environment

07 July 2021

The hardening insurance market creates both threats and opportunities for brokers. FAnews recently spoke to a few industry representatives about the hardening market cycle, and its effect on the relationship between insurers and brokers.

The evolution of reinsurance

23 March 2016

Reinsurance is an essential component of the insurance process. It has evolved over the years however reinsurance initially started out as a risk management tool which was used to assist primary insurers shoulder risks.

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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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Silent supporters increasing industry influence

28 January 2015

De-risking the planet: The trajectory of human evolution

30 January 2013

Hannover Re satisfied with outcome of treaty renewals as at 1 January 2012

01 February 2012

Hannover Re estimates burden of losses for wrecked Costa Concordia

24 January 2012

Japanese quake sends ripples through the insurance world

15 March 2011

Reinsurance Rates Decline at June 1, 2010 Florida Renewal, According to Guy Carpenter Briefing

01 June 2010

Swiss Re recommends new forms of private-public partnerships to tackle climate adaptation

26 August 2008

Global insurers take $28bn catastrophe hit

18 March 2008

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Non-life / Reinsurance