We kick off the November edition with an insightful piece by Gareth Stokes, FAnews Journalist, where he delves into the intricate and often inconsistent exclusions that may render PI cover unaffordable for brokers. It's a compelling read that many of you will undoubtedly find relatable. As we draw the curtain on 2023, with this final edition, we hope you've found a wealth of meaningful and robust content within FAnews this year that has kept you engaged. Always remember that you, our readers, are the driving force behind our existence, and we deeply appreciate the invaluable feedback you provide. A friendly reminder that you can accrue your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours on our website with the content listed below. Our mission is to keep you informed, intrigued, and equipped with all the answers you seek. Please continue to share your feedback and suggestions for specific topics – we relish the interaction. In this edition, we also focus on medical schemes and the healthcare industry. There's a plethora of pressing issues at hand.
Enjoy the read. It's another great edition!
CPD Articles
IISA Approved Articles
TCF basics: Experts weigh in on the compliance versus ethics debate
Organisational culture - a challenge to digital transformation
Insurance evolution: SA’s commercial brokers respond to cover exclusions, restrictions
Risk management with respect to facultative reinsurance placements
Distinctions between ethics, compliance and law… delving a little deeper
Credit insurance: the big secret brokers should be looking into
FPI Approved Articles
Adviser subpoenaed to disclose client information
TCF basics: Experts weigh in on the compliance versus ethics debate
Beneficiary payments to foreign bank accounts after death
The trend is your friend, but is this enough?
Human and machine: solving investment challenges together
Approaching the reality of the Two-Pot System
The list of articles worth reading continues….
In the news
Brokers at risk: Complex, inconsistent exclusions could make PI unaffordable
Customer satisfaction… the heartbeat of a thriving business
A consistent approach to integrity
Practice of the Year winners cite customer commitment as critical to success
It’s about the Total Experience (TX)
Profile
Meet Steve Piper from Hollard Life Solutions
The Liability Company - Where Liability Matters
Covering all your client healthcare bases
Specialist lines… a core offering of Hollard
Regular Features
Regulators go on frolics of their own
Risk specialists put the spotlight on local SMEs
How the industry can respond to climate risk
Short-term
Ombud cases from which we can learn something
Artificial Intelligence (AI): powerful ally or futuristic foe?
Emerging trends in medical malpractice insurance
Innovation and adaption within the cyber insurance space
Financial Planning
Coaxing clients through procrastination and planning paralysis
Investments
Why stock pickers are set to excel
Life
How do we quantify certainty?
Employee Benefits
Employee benefits for a multi-generational workforce
We need to rethink group benefits
Healthcare
Medical schemes’ average increases for 2024
Emerging risks impacting medical schemes
Whose money is it anyway? Medical scheme reserves and savings accounts post NHI
Build trust with an authentic client experience
Cost versus cover - medical schemes’ balancing act
Health is wealth - making an informed decision
Editor’s thoughts:
We're dedicated to engaging in meaningful discussions, providing valuable insights, and keeping you abreast of the latest industry developments. Alongside that, we're committed to supporting you in your CPD journey. If there's a specific topic, you're eager to explore further, do let us know, and we'll gladly delve into it. Our network includes individuals with a wealth of knowledge, ready to address a myriad of questions. Your curiosity fuels our mission to deliver the information you seek. Speaking of content, our next FAnews edition will be live mid-February 2024.
In closing, as we bid farewell to 2023, we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season. May the new year bring you happiness, peace and prosperity, bursting with fulfilling and exciting opportunities.
Until 2024, enjoy the read!
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