What’s inside… FAnews Magazine August 2023
August is Women’s Month and in our planning for this edition, it was incredible to see how many companies really embrace and understand the role women play in companies and in the industry itself. There was a time when this was very different, so for me, change is really happening. One company that really took it to the next level was Global Choices, where the dynamics women bring into the business are recognised and appreciated more than I have ever seen. Our front cover really demonstrates this, and we are extremely proud of our first front cover with a bunch of amazing women who are valued, seen and recognised for the efforts they bring to the business. May this be the first of many more to come! Well done to Wimpie and his team for embracing the value women bring to this industry.
While reading through the final product – this edition – I could not be but amazed, content and thankful that the industry worked so well with us to put this magazine together. Yes, we do the groundwork, but without the input and knowledge sharing from our contributors, we would not be able to put something as solid, thought-provoking, and educational together as what we do. You will also see that the brands really are present in this magazine because they know we speak to the people they want and need to speak to.
It's a great edition! Enjoy the read!
CPD Articles
IISA Approved Articles
Insurers can expect more regulation around BCM
Transparency is the cornerstone of the insurance industry
The power of embedded insurance
Navigating the 'Spikeflation' era: understanding its impact
Cell captives - where will we finally end up?
The psychology of risk
FPI Approved Articles
You cannot delegate your compliance responsibility to a third party
Transparency is the cornerstone of the insurance industry
Solving the bonds versus cash riddle as SA interest rates near the top
Directed versus delegated trusts
Few tax surprises in the world of disability insurance pay-outs
Millennials are your clients now
More valuable content… and we’ve not even listed it all.
In the news
Adjust your sails for sales
Will you lead or be left behind in the future world of work?
Transforming talent: new skills, reinvented roles
The middle market in South Africa - an untapped opportunity?
Empathy has a bias gender
Women's Month
#SheInspires
Customer service, women and empathy
CEOs share their messages in celebration of #WomensMonth
Profile
"We Are Where You Are” encapsulates partnerships and shared value
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions… establishing themselves as a lead insurer
Investec’s Autocall provides high degree of capital protection
TechConnectSA and Inbotiqa collaborate to revolutionise business email management
Liberty Lifestyle Protector turns 20
Regular Features
Construction insurance: Zurich versus Gautrain
Trends set to define the short-term insurance industry over the next decade
Nowhere to hide - contractual indemnities not applicable to all
Short-term
Navigating the deluge
Settling claims - what the world expects from us
The biggest risks we face
The rise of diversified businesses and side hustles
Risk Management
Risk management: #organisation’s culture
Investments
Who is going to win the AI race?
Are we making a positive impact on our clients’ investment journeys?
Healthcare
From the perspective of healthcare decision-makers
Concern and scepticism as experts weigh in on NHI
Retirement
The greatest gig of them all
Life
Automated and accelerated underwriting – the pros and cons
Disclosing mental health conditions with sensitivity
Twelve years later… challenges remain for life products
The human touch… indispensable in the claims process
Inclusivity in insurance: the impact of cultural diversity and age
Members: tell us what you want, what you really really want
Data and analytics: the competitive edge in life insurance
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 are any burning topics or just an area you would like to understand a bit better, let us know, and we’ll delve.
Stay strong, stay healthy and enjoy the read.
