What’s inside… FAnews Magazine April 2023
I am starting of with a reminder about the upcoming CPD deadline which is 31 May… I suggest that you finish your CPD hours by 12 May, because there is a great chance that the system will become slower from around the 15th. So, avoid the frustration and do it now. I would like to add that although we do everything in our human power to assist you, FAnews has office hours, and we cannot assist you over weekends or at night. Yes, I am saying this because we have quite a few readers who insist that we assist them outside of our office hours. Some of our team members are already at the office at 7am, so my request is that you are aware of this when planning to do your CPD hours.
Now, over to the April edition, which is filled with insightful and thought-provoking content. I am super proud of this one… read it and you’ll understand why.
CPD Articles
IISA Approved Articles
Debates around premium seem to have died down, for now…
Key reinsurance lessons learned in 2022, with natural catastrophe lessons most certainly top of the log.
With climate change effects, business models in the P&C market must adapt.
Condition of average in a high inflation environment… the role of the broker is critical here.
The new trend in vehicle theft… stealing car parts while the car is parked somewhere has become a reality, a worldwide reality.
War, terrorism, and catastrophe: policy exclusions need an update.
FPI Approved Articles
IFAs need their wits about them to navigate SA’s growing DFM universe. There is some confusion about advice license types and what IFAs may or may not do, based on the license they hold. Let’s unpack this.
The evolution of the savings and retirement industry. It’s clear that the industry is committed to provide better retirement outcomes for clients.
Could passive’s popularity give rise to a bubble? The debate continues…
Cryptocurrency… creating generational wealth, but be practical when planning the estate.
Employee benefits… are smaller companies neglected?
The case for umbrella trusts, because their role in estate and financial planning is undeniable.
And another bunch of great articles
In the news
What does ChatGPT mean for AI customer experience?
Chasing the next best thing… don’t forget simplicity!
How do I trick thee? Let me count the ways!
Pop goes the grid… make sure you attend the FAnews Webinar on 11 May where keynote speakers will discuss the possibility of a grid failure and the reality around grid exclusions.
Profile
SHA - Leader of the pack.
Holding out for a hero - A Hollard highway hero.
Sanlam’s enhanced offering to graduate clients.
Fulcrum’s seamless premium finance and collections offerings.
Guardrisk LAUNCHPAD… an insurtech initiative to drive innovation.
RGA celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Regular Features
Professor Vivian & Co: Economics - risk, uncertainty and insurance.
Adapting to the new reality of climate change… the onus is on us to help guide clients.
Computer fraud and cyber-crime cover… what’s the difference?
Ethics & Governance
Ethics and the critical role of technology… as our ultimate aim should be to give excellent service to our clients.
Short-term
Repudiation overturned: Court rules that the insured did not act recklessly.
The importance of claims service… and how can we do more as an industry?
Investment
Breaking out of tunnel vision: the opportunity beyond equities.
The evolving role of balanced funds… don’t get whipsawed by extreme events.
Healthcare
Getting to know the up-and-coming healthcare consumer, because they do come with different challenges.
Life
Supporting women through pregnancy loss… it’s critical to have more conversations around this.
Employee Benefits & Retirement
Employees' expectations have changed, and we see a renewed focus on employee benefits.
Mental health and wellbeing issues in the EB space - the role of advisers remains critical in this space.
Boosting employee health is good for the business bottom line… and with that, we address absenteeism.
Ultimately improve retention and employee wellbeing, because employee’s expectations are high.
Retirement and climate change: what’s the connection?
Serious about workplace wellbeing? Gamify it! That sounds like fun… but is it workable?
Protecting post-retirement income for life. Intermediaries have no idea how big their responsibility is here.
Editor’s thoughts:
We are here to talk about issues, give you insights, tell you about all the new developments in the industry and, of course, assist you on your CPD journey. Look out for our webinars, and if there’s any burning topics or just an area you would like to understand a bit better, let us know, and we’ll delve further.
Stay strong, stay healthy and enjoy the read.
