S&P Global Ratings upgraded Africa Re’s long-term issuer and financial strength ratings to Full “A” with Stable Outlook, recognising its strong performance, robust underwriting, risk management, and pan-African footprint, marking a historic milestone for the African-led reinsurance company.

Africa Specialty Risks launches Syndicate 2454 in South Africa, establishing on-the-ground Lloyd’s underwriting capacity in Sandton. The initiative strengthens regional risk solutions, expands specialty lines, and enhances partnerships with local intermediaries, supporting economic growth across South Africa and neighbouring markets.

Africa’s insurance sector is at a turning point. Kearney’s new report reveals how technology, partnership ecosystems and simplified products are unlocking growth and inclusion. The next decade belongs to insurers who translate bold strategy into real, scalable impact.

SanlamAllianz has been honoured with the African Insurer Trophy at the 2025 AFIS Awards, recognising its leadership, innovation, and commitment to financial inclusion across 26 countries, empowering generations to be confident, secure, and prosperous.

Discover how a $6 million African Development Bank grant is transforming disaster response across Africa. Learn how innovative risk financing and insurance solutions are empowering governments to shift from reactive crisis management to proactive preparedness, protecting vulnerable communities continent-wide.

Africa presents vast opportunities for asset managers, but success requires careful structuring. Webber Wentzel experts outline five key considerations, jurisdiction, alignment of interests, governance, investor oversight, and profit sharing, that drive effective fundraising, capital deployment, and long-term resilience in Africa-focused private equity funds.