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Email security and prevention of data leaks

Email security and prevention of data leaks

17 November 2015

There can be no doubt that email is the most used business communication tool, as it enables communication across different platforms and time zones. At an organisational level these mails generally contain content that is sensitive and or confidential, which poses an immediate question: what are the risks if these messages are intercepted? What are the risks if the company does not have access to their email system because it has been compromised?

Strategic African growth on the cards for many insurers

Strategic African growth on the cards for many insurers

04 November 2015

Growth of new business in the South African insurance market is hard to come by; be it in the short-term space or the long-term space. But this is not a story that is unique to South Africa; reports from around the world have indicated that new business growth is generally hard to come by.

Rising high net worth individuals in SA results in tailored insurance solutions

Rising high net worth individuals in SA results in tailored insurance solutions

29 October 2015

The South African insurance industry has witnessed an increasing number of high-net worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking more personalised services and risk management procedures, resulting in local insurers having to modify their current offerings to cater for the unique needs of this market.

Don’t under-estimate the costs of a natural disaster, cyber-attack or major market crash, says Deloitte

Don’t under-estimate the costs of a natural disaster, cyber-attack or major market crash, says Deloitte

19 October 2015

A host of dangers ranging from a major market crash, cyber-attack or a devastating natural disaster loom for businesses, governments and individuals. With emerging markets particularly vulnerable to the fallout, only those that arm themselves in advance with proper risk scenario planning, adequate coverage and improved infrastructure will be able to ride the storm if any of these risks did materialise, says Deloitte.

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The transformation of the insurance industry

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