‘Insurance firms should be more innovative’
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Africa CEO Delphine Maïdou urged all stakeholders at the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) Conference at…
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Saham whittles down Continental Re stake
NIGERIA Stock Exchange (NSE) listed Continental Reinsurance majority shareholder Saham Finances SA has whittled down its shareholding to 51% from 100% after an…
Nigeria reinsurer banks on Zim
Nigeria Stock Exchange(NSE)-listed Continental Reinsurance, which underwrites business in Zimbabwe through proxies, says the recent rise in minimum capital…
Zim pension funds reduce exposure on equities
ZIMBABWE’S pension funds have whittled down their exposure in equities to US$150 million from US$171 million while property portfolio registered strong…
Short term insurers record 12% decline in H1 earnings
ZIMBABWE’S short term insurers’ after tax profit for the second quarter ending June was down 12% to US$5,23 million compared to the same period last year…
Economic slide hits insurance sector
ZIMBABWE’S macroeconomic challenges have resulted in the country’s primary and secondary industries — including the insurance sector — taking a heavy…
Insurance firms set sights on informal sector
AS companies continue to close shop due to the adverse economic climate, the insurance sector will this year focus on tapping into the growing informal sector.
Insurance profits up
ZIMBABWE’S insurance and reinsurance companies enjoyed a marginal growth in profitability in the first quarter of 2013
Short-term insurers report increase in premium
Short-term insurers reported a 30,27% increase to US$109,54 million in Gross Premium Written (GPW) in the six months to June.
Sadc Insurance Forum launched
A Sadc Insurance Forum (SIF) has been launched to help create regional insurance institutions that stand on par with those in developed countries.
