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Risk management, is it rolling dice with the devil?

Risk management, is it rolling dice with the devil?

16 February 2017

In the political and economic times the world finds itself in, risk has become a central part of our society playing an influencing role in everything we do or hope to do. A good risk manager is worth its weight in gold to a company, and information regarding risk is very important to come by. In an effort to bring this information to the public, the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (Irmsa) recently released the third edition of its risk report.

No joy for Hunter as the FSB triumphs

No joy for Hunter as the FSB triumphs

25 January 2017

After a year where the Financial Services Board (FSB) was engaged in a legal war of attrition with one of its key employees, the regulator got its day in court and prevailed as the rest of the country departed for their holiday destinations. The industry was shocked last year when it heard about the legal woes that the regulator could face following a standoff with former employee Rosemary Hunter. But on 14 December 2016, the FSBs legal woes ended.

A new scam rocks the life insurance industry

A new scam rocks the life insurance industry

19 January 2017

Fraudulent activity is a critical issue that the insurance industry has been battling with for a number of years. As the years go by, and economic times become tough, fraudulent activity increases. This puts insurers in impossible situations. Do they believe in moral values such as good faith, or do they approach every claim with a measure of scepticism?

Agility remains relevant to business

Agility remains relevant to business

30 November 2016

The advantages of being agile are not exclusively limited to sportsmen. Companies who are able to be agile enough to adapt to changing customer demands and industry challenges are those that usually rise to the top while competitors continue the battle to remain relevant. We have spoken a lot about technology and the advantages that it can offer companies within the insurance industry.

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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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A major step forward in a key legal battle

A major step forward in a key legal battle

08 November 2016
Suit up to be future fit

Suit up to be future fit

01 November 2016
Become influential in a risk based environment

Become influential in a risk based environment

06 October 2016
The future of crime

The future of crime

26 September 2016
The voice that needs to be heard

The voice that needs to be heard

05 September 2016
Everywhere you go, you take liability with you

Everywhere you go, you take liability with you

11 August 2016
Being future fit can lead to customer satisfaction

Being future fit can lead to customer satisfaction

18 July 2016
The glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel

The glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel

23 June 2016