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The VIP ticket to profitability

The VIP ticket to profitability

14 March 2019 | Straight Talk

The insurance industry is at a tipping point where clients are expecting extremely high levels of innovation to be present in every product and interaction that takes place on a daily basis. This is being driven through disruption, and the increased use of online advise channels.

Consider this when engaging with clients

Consider this when engaging with clients

06 March 2019 | The Stage

In the not too distant future, insurers and intermediaries will need to comply with the Protection of Private Information Act (POPIA) when the information regulator – Pansy Tlakula – announces the effective date. At the recently held 3rd Annual Protection of Personal Information Conference, which was hosted by the Intelligence Transfer Centre, Lynelle Bagwandeen – Group Company Secretary and General Counsel at Netcare Limited – unpacked the eight pillars of POPIA compliance. The pillars are extensive, so we will cover the first four in this newsletter and the final four in a follow up newsletter.

How do risk managers lead change

How do risk managers lead change

28 February 2019 | The Stage

The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) released the fifth edition of its Risk Report: South Africa Risks 2019, and FAnews attended the IRMSA Risk Report Breakfast Presentation where the role of risk managers in a changing world was discussed. Attendees were treated to a number of insightful talks and practical case studies on how a future approach to risk management can be successful.

Don’t fall into the trap of complacency

Don’t fall into the trap of complacency

27 February 2019 | Featured Story

2018 was a year where a few new trends started to emerge within the financial services industry. These trends would exert such an influence on the industry that many businesses were forced to relook at business and distribution models to establish whether they were still appropriate. These changes will continue to occur in 2019. However, insurers and brokers now know what they are dealing with and can anticipate some of the effects of this change.

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A goal is a dream without a plan

A goal is a dream without a plan

26 February 2019 | The Stage
Where insurers should be focusing their attention

Where insurers should be focusing their attention

18 February 2019 | Straight Talk
FSCA: Its full steam ahead for Default Regulation compliance

FSCA: Its full steam ahead for Default Regulation compliance

05 February 2019 | Featured Story
Trends suggest a half full glass in 2019

Trends suggest a half full glass in 2019

28 January 2019 | Straight Talk
Lights, camera, action…The Insurance Apprentice takes five

Lights, camera, action…The Insurance Apprentice takes five

22 January 2019 | The Stage
Sharemax… a breaking case in favour of the adviser

Sharemax… a breaking case in favour of the adviser

12 December 2018 | The Stage
Caution…Default Regulations ahead

Caution…Default Regulations ahead

04 December 2018 | The Stage
Challenges are sharpening the industry

Challenges are sharpening the industry

03 December 2018 | The Stage