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Taking insurance to the poor

24 June 2019 | Straight Talk

Africa is home to three of the world’s fastest growing economies; yet, it has the unwelcome distinction of being the continent that has one of the highest levels of poverty. How does one go about balancing the scales? How does the insurance industry go about addressing the challenge of addressing the poverty issue and what role do brokers play in this? At the end of the day, insurers are about financial protection and assistance in times when certain clients may be left destitute without it.

A fresh approach

20 June 2019 | The Stage

Take all that you thought you knew about an effective retirement model…put it in a box…and pack it away. The South African financial services industry needs to be innovative when it comes to solving the retirement savings challenge within the South African context.

Changing the game isn’t easy

18 June 2019 | Featured Story

When compared to other emerging economies, South Africa has been a serious underperformer over the past five years. While still maintaining the status quo politically – with the African National Congress (ANC) being the country’s ruling party – there has been a significant regime change and fresh roots of optimism that have taken shape since Cyril Ramaphosa has become President.

Forward thinking

29 May 2019 | The Stage

Underwriting management agencies (UMAs) play an important role in the financial services industry as they provide cover that larger insurers may not offer. Further, they have key skills to manage unique risks.Despite their importance to the financial services ecosystem, UMAs face an uncertain future as the financial services industry undergoes massive changes. This was some of the topics under discussion at the recently held South African Underwriting Managers Association (SAUMA) Conference.

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Profiling the intermediary of the future

22 May 2019 | Straight Talk

Complacency is not your friend

20 May 2019 | The Stage

The future is bright for data driven insurers

06 May 2019 | Featured Story

“Is the insurance industry doing enough?”

30 April 2019 | The Stage

Perception is everything

25 April 2019 | Straight Talk

Clients are desperate for value

10 April 2019 | The Stage

Policyholder aggrieved with outcome

09 April 2019 | Featured Story

The clear divide is all but gone

08 April 2019 | Straight Talk

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