Risk Management

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November 28, 2025
Whose job is it anyway? Allocation of risk in slip-and-fall claims
As festive foot traffic surges, slip-and-fall risks rise, highlighting recent case law on liability in malls. A key judgment confirms that cleaning contractors aren’t liable for hazards they aren’t contracted to monitor, placing primary responsibility on mall owners and managing agents.
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November 6, 2025
AI and cloud computing drive global construction boom for data centers
AI’s explosive growth is reshaping the physical world, sparking a massive global data center construction wave. Discover the forces driving this expansion, the risks and rising costs involved, and whether the boom can be sustained in the years ahead.
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November 4, 2025
Marsh McLennan appoints Andrea Bono as CEO, India, Middle East, and Africa
Marsh McLennan has appointed Andrea Bono as CEO for India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), effective January 2026. Based in Dubai, he will drive strategic growth, strengthen client partnerships, and expand the firm’s regional presence.
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October 30, 2025
African Development Bank approves $6 million grant to strengthen disaster risk management in Africa
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.
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Financial Planning

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December 12, 2025
Discovery Bank named South Africa’s most loved bank
Discovery Bank is once again the bank with the best client sentiment in South Africa, leading the 2025 Banking Sentiment Index with a record 61% Net Sentiment score – more than double the industry average of 27%. This achievement underscores Discovery Bank’s position as the country’s digital banking champion and fastest growing bank*.
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December 12, 2025
Wake up and smell the COFI
The COFI Bill will redefine professionalism in South African financial advice, and advisers who adapt early will lead the field, says Johan Minnie, CEO at Consult by Momentum
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December 10, 2025
Tis the season to take action as financial year end approaches
As the financial year-end approaches, Senior Wealth Manager Mark MacSymon urges South Africans to act now on key tax-efficient opportunities, from donations exemptions to RA and TFSA contributions, to avoid January admin pressure and make the most of 2025/2026 allowances.
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December 10, 2025
Financial Inclusion Is a Human Right
A powerful year-end reflection by CFI South Africa CEO Zihaad Israfil on financial inclusion as a fundamental human right, highlighting how accessible tools, education, and technology can open economic participation to all South Africans and restore dignity through real opportunity.
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December 12, 2025
Outlook 2026: Decoupling driving resilient opportunities
Amid continued macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, private markets benefit from both cyclical and structural tailwinds that allow them to play a key role in diversified, resilient portfolios.
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December 12, 2025
2026 Economic Outlook: What Will Move Markets Next Year?
Momentum Investments’ 2026 Economic Outlook highlights how a year of political tension, shifting trade alliances and surprise economic twists has set the stage for an unpredictable year ahead
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December 8, 2025
The end of the lost decade
South Africa’s “lost decade” that began with Nenegate is ending as reforms, improved governance, easing loadshedding, fiscal consolidation, and lower risk premiums restore market confidence. Izak Odendaal argues that investment, growth, and asset returns are strengthening, signalling a decisive shift toward recovery.
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December 8, 2025
What’s shaping portfolios in 2026?
Foord Asset Management expects 2026 to be shaped by shifting macro forces, stretched US valuations, limits to the big-tech surge, and overlooked value in South African equities. The firm favours inflation-linked bonds, balanced global exposure, and quality local companies trading at compelling discounts.
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December 16, 2025

‘Tis the season to insure your valuable gifts

According to Marius Kemp, Head of Personal Underwriting at Santam, the reality is that unforeseen incidents can happen at any time, and the financial impact of replacing or repairing these expensive gifts can be significant. Comprehensive insurance is key to ensuring no one is out of pocket if something happens to your new gift.
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December 12, 2025

Top insurance tips this festive season

With the holidays just around the corner, many South Africans are starting to feel the festive cheer. But although this is a time for celebration, it also brings higher risks, including increased crime levels. Tarina Vlok, MD of Elite Risk Acceptances, a high-net-worth insurer and a subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure, shares her top tips for staying safe this festive season.
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December 11, 2025

Fairways to Freeways: Auto&General Announces Landmark Tournament Partnership with LIV Golf South Africa 2026

Auto&General has been announced as the Official Insurance Partner for LIV Golf South Africa 2026, marking a major brand milestone. The partnership brings global golf excitement to local fans as Auto&General showcases its commitment to innovation, quality and always being “Never not there.”
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December 8, 2025

South Africa on edge as major risks converge in 2026

South Africa enters 2026 in a deepening “polycrisis” as energy, water, logistics, cyber threats, political volatility, and climate shocks converge. Volker von Widdern warns that only integrated, cross-sector risk planning can prevent cascading failures and build national resilience.
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December 8, 2025

Urgency for the insurance industry to align pricing with climate change dynamics

South Africa’s non-life insurers are shifting to advanced climate-risk modelling as extreme weather intensifies. Old Mutual Insure’s Clive Hogarth highlights rising premiums, data partnerships, new resilience tools, and the need for public-private collaboration to manage escalating climate risks and support sustainable protection.
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December 4, 2025

A South African’s complete guide to travel insurance

Jason Veitch, Head of Accident and Health at Santam Travel Insurance, stresses that tailored travel insurance with medical cover, trip disruption protection, and clear understanding of exclusions ensures travellers safeguard both finances and peace of mind on every journey.
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December 9, 2025
Rethinking leadership in the age of Gen Z
Hemlata Karooa of Ellgeo Re unpacks the evolution of leadership in a multi-generational workforce.
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November 20, 2025
Balancing Risk and Reward: Thabo Twalo’s Approach to Underwriting
Thabo Twalo, Chief Underwriting Officer at Santam Broker Solutions talks risk management
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November 20, 2025
How Vitality is Rewriting the Rules of Life Insurance
Discovery Life CEO Riaan delves into the significant influence that lifestyle behaviours have on life expectancy
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November 24, 2025
Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World
Herman Scheepers, CEO of Renasa Insurance, reflects on the evolving insurance landscape
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November 20, 2025
Woman of impact interview-Michele Jennings
Michele shares how she began her professional life without plans to enter management until a mentor encouraged her
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November 24, 2025
Credit Insurance: The Unsung Hero of Business Growth
Gideon Bochedi of CGIC unpack the critical function that credit insurance serves in South Africa and beyond.
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November 20, 2025
From Workshop to Practice: Hollard’s Role in Rugby Risk Management
Elna van Wyk, of Hollard Group Risk, explores insurer's role in redefining concussion injury risk management in SA Rugby
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November 20, 2025
The Baobab Advantage: Strength, Growth, and Resilience
Thokozile Mhlangu, CEO of IISA, talks about the industry’s outlook for 2025 and the theme of this year’s AIE conference.
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November 20, 2025
Achieving Excellence: An Interview with Financial Planning Finalist Theoniel McDonald
Theoniel shares how he leveraged technology, education, and guidance from mentors to build a distinguished career
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November 20, 2025
The Competitive Edge in Financial Planning
This episode is a warm, insightful look at passion, purpose, and professionalism in financial planning
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December 2, 2025
Genasys Unwraps “Something for Me” – A Christmas Campaign for Burnt-Out Insurance CTOs
"Something for Me" follows last year's viral "Gift of Time" campaign with original music and animation inspired by British festive advertising
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November 20, 2025
AI Is The New Divide: South African Entrepreneurs must adapt or be left behind
As Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 begins, serial entrepreneur Petro Magos issues a stark warning, AI has created a new economic divide, and SMMEs that fail to adapt risk extinction. His message is clear, evolve strategically, or be left behind
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November 18, 2025
How AI is changing search, and what it means for Google, ChatGPT and the open web
The use of generative AI in search is on the rise and has profound implications for search engines like Google, as well as for companies who rely on clicks to make sales.
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November 20, 2025
Sage Intacct launches-best-in class cloud finance software for mid-sized businesses
Sage has launched Sage Intacct in the UAE, a cloud-native financial management platform that automates core accounting, enhances real-time visibility, and scales with business growth, empowering finance teams to save time, reduce errors, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
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March 27, 2025
Why Aren’t More Businesses Doing Personalisation Better?
Personalisation is evolving but remains underutilised. Andrew Solomon, Client Strategy Director at Achievement Awards Group, explores its challenges—data complexity, AI integration, and resource constraints. Despite these hurdles, businesses can start small, refine strategies, and gradually enhance customer engagement through tailored experiences.
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June 19, 2024
Understanding the value of customer complaints and the importance of handling them well
Complaints are an inevitable aspect of running a business. Handling these customer grievances effectively is crucial, not only for maintaining a good relationship with the complaining customer but also for safeguarding your business’s reputation - especially in an era where social media can amplify an individual’s voice
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August 31, 2023
Three practical ways to make your small business bloom this spring
Janeesha Ragubeer, Area Manager at Business Partners Limited, foresees a promising season ahead for South African small businesses, offering her insights on three actionable strategies to help them flourish this spring.
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