Alternative risk financing solutions for insurance needs
We live in a volatile world where geopolitical risks, economic inflation, natural disasters and an increasingly complex regulatory environment are applying pressures on all fronts, including the insurance sector.
Read more on how the insured and the insurer can work together to reduce costs and still provide cover. 3min read
Short-term insurers go plus 50% on aggregate profits
The domestic non-life insurance industry is back on the front foot after an impressive 50% rise in aggregate net profits for the 2023 year.
Worth reading to gather an overall picture of the short-term industry and what it faces in the future. 5min read
Joburg to Cape drive exposes EV charging shortcomings
A recent electric vehicle (EV) road trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town, through five provinces, shows it’s possible to drive fully electric cars throughout South Africa. However, the four-day trip proved that there are still stumbling blocks associated with multiple vehicles needing to use a charging station simultaneously.
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In a country where it rarely snows, what are some key insurance lessons from South Africa’s recent snowstorm.
While snow is a rare occurrence in South Africa, the recent snowfall highlights several important insurance lessons, we chat to Data and Actuarial Science Manager at Blink by MiWay, John Wessels on what these lessons are.
10.43min interview with Gugulethu Mfuphi of Kaya Biz.
Land Bank kicks off SA’s first index insurance
Over the next two years, Land Bank Insurance Company (LBIC) will pilot index insurance in South Africa targeting smallholder producers to provide affordable drought-risk insurance for both crop and livestock farmers.
2min read. Find out how index insurance works and what it could mean for farmers. El Niño is mentioned in the article and you may find El Niño fingered as likely culprit in record 2023 temperatures a good accompaniment.
AfriGIS wins prestigious global hackathon on sustainable finance
AfriGis’ Team AgriEco was crowned the winner at the global SustainableFinance.Live2024 hackathon held from 27 September to 10 October 2024.
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Post-flood recovery: lessons from Germany and Nigeria on how to help people cope with loss and build resilience
Recovery isn’t a separate process that occurs after disasters only. It should be seen as an essential part of managing risks. It’s important to understand what recovery involves and what resources are needed.
Become more aware of the elements in the cycle of disaster and recovery as a principle in managing risk. 4min read
‘Alarming’ decline of seed-dispersing animals threatens Europe’s plants
We cannot dismiss the role of every creature in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Food security is a risk that immediately comes to mind. Incredible research went into the paper from which this article was inspired.
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