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Ushering in the age of the engaged client

01 August 2015

We have all heard about the reports that legislative changes are reshaping the way that the industry operates. But what effect is client behaviour having on the industry?

Unlocking Untapped Insurance Markets through Telemarketing

29 July 2015

Insurance companies are increasingly under pressure to reinvent their sales and distribution models and find innovative ways of reaching new customers. In a tough economic environment product providers are faced with challenges that include budgetary constraints, regulatory complexity and resources needed to maintain an effective sales force.

Why small business does not create jobs

28 July 2015

“Small business creates jobs” or so the saying goes. The corollary to this statement is that it is big business’ mandate to shed jobs as it attempts to do “more for less”. Both statements are true … well kinda.

What are the growing numbers of SA high net wealth individuals doing right?

17 June 2015

The number of new millionaires in Africa is steadily growing, with more than 160 000 individuals holding around US$660 billion in personal wealth at the end of 2014, according to the New World Wealth Africa Wealth Report for 2015. More impressively, the report points to Africa having the fastest growing high net worth (HNW) individual market in the entire world: the number of African individuals classified as HNW has increased by 145% over the past 14 years, compared to worldwide HNW growth of 73% over the same period.

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What do you believe will be the biggest challenge when the COFI framework is finally implemented?

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The cost and complexity of relicensing Demonstrating customer outcomes through data and reporting Embedding a customer-first culture across the business Aligning existing compliance frameworks with COFI requirements

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