Risk Management

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October 23, 2025
Allianz Commercial Board appointments to drive market and trading focus
With effect from January 1, 2026, Allianz Commercial announces a new Board structure and appointments designed to boost growth in its target markets and to further drive market-facing activities for clients and brokers.
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October 13, 2025
When cyber laws backfire: The rules making us less safe
In a world where cyber threats evolve faster than the laws meant to control them, John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software, argues that regulation has lost its way. Instead of strengthening resilience, many current laws are creating fragility, forcing impossible trade-offs and punishing transparency.
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October 10, 2025
Allianz Commercial South Africa appoints Anton Kolbe as new Chief Financial Officer
Allianz Commercial have announced that Anton Kolbe will become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Allianz Commercial South Africa, with effect from October 20, 2025, subject to the usual regulatory approval.
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August 19, 2025
Safety, Understanding and Mitigation of Environmental Risk in the Workplace
Environmental risks pose severe financial, legal and reputational threats to businesses. Andy Mizen of Aon South Africa highlights lessons from past disasters, key compliance areas, and the importance of proactive safety cultures, empowering employees to prevent hazards through tools like Stop Work Authority.
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Financial Planning

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October 15, 2025
A Day in the Life of SAIA’s Auctioneer of the Year
When the gavel comes down at a packed auction all eyes are on the person with the chant yet few realise that moment is the culmination of hours, days and years of hard work and training in order to make it a success.
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October 15, 2025
100 Days in: A foundation for Consult’s next chapter
Johan Minnie shares what he’s learned so far during his 100 days in office, the company’s vision to become South Africa’s leading premium wealth advice brand, and what the next chapter holds for Consult.
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October 14, 2025
FPSB Honors Two Leaders with 2025 Noel Maye Award
Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), the standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession, is pleased to announce Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, and Stephen O’Connor, CFP®, as the recipients of the FPSB 2025 Noel Maye Award for outstanding contribution to the profession.
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October 13, 2025
Life Ombud's mediation recovers millions after claims had been declined
The National Financial Ombud Scheme’s Life Insurance Division, led by Denise Gabriels, has recovered over R140 million for policyholders since January 2025, reversing declined claims, correcting misrepresentations, and restoring trust, fairness, and dignity to families across South Africa.
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October 21, 2025
The importance of a dynamic approach when investing in fixed income markets
PSG Asset Management’s Dirk Jooste highlights how shifting fixed income dynamics demand a dynamic, value-driven approach. By actively adjusting allocations, PSG aims to secure real returns, manage risk, and protect investors in an uncertain market environment.
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October 21, 2025
Bubble, bubble toil and trouble?
As excitement around artificial intelligence grows, Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist Izak Odendaal examines whether we’re witnessing an AI bubble, exploring historical parallels, investor psychology, and the fine line between innovation and speculation.
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October 13, 2025
The rand, bonds and bright spots in South Africa’s economy
South Africa’s financial landscape is showing unexpected resilience. In Dollar Weakness, Rand Strength, James Turp explores how disciplined monetary policy, surging bond inflows, and a credible SARB are fuelling optimism and why the rand’s rally may just be getting started.
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October 13, 2025
All That Glitters
From cosmic explosions to political implosions, gold’s journey from stardust to safe haven is as fascinating as ever. All That Glitters unpacks the astrophysical origins, geopolitical forces, and market psychology driving gold’s dazzling ascent, and what it means for investors today.
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October 21, 2025

Entries Open for the 11th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards

This year’s call for entries runs from 15 October 2025 to 31 January 2026, with winners to be announced at the Awards Ceremony in April 2026.
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October 21, 2025

Old Mutual Insure invests in climate intelligence with the new Climate Index

Old Mutual Insure’s Chief Actuary, Ricardo Govender, highlights how credible climate data is transforming risk management. Through the new ASSA Climate Index, insurers can better quantify extreme weather trends and strengthen South Africa’s climate resilience.
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October 21, 2025

NTT DATA Strengthens Global Insurance Leadership with Acquisition of Alchemy Technology Services

NTT DATA has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, strengthening its global insurance capabilities and commitment to digital transformation. The deal enhances expertise in specialty markets, modernisation, and AI-driven innovation, accelerating smarter, scalable solutions across the insurance ecosystem.
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October 21, 2025

The human factor this Transport Month

During Transport Month, Oscar Shabalala of Clarendon Transport Underwriting Managers (CTU) reminds South Africans that road safety starts with people. Understanding how heavy vehicles move, and showing patience and awareness, can save lives and protect livelihoods
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October 21, 2025

Heavy haulage, high stakes: Insuring the industry that keeps SA moving

South Africa’s transport sector keeps the economy moving. Anton Cornelissen, Head: Heavy Haulage, Santam, reflects on collaboration, innovation, and the vital role of insurance in keeping roads safer and businesses resilient.
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October 15, 2025

Insurance Expert Calls for Driver Behavior Shift to Cut Fatalities

Dipesh Radia, Chief Commercial Officer at Momentum Insure, unpacks why the short-term insurance landscape is moving away from reactive cover to a system that proactively rewards clients for driving safely.
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October 3, 2025
Momentum’s Stellar Year: Jeanette Marais on Leading Success
Jeanette Marais, reflects on the company’s stellar year of results and the strategic direction driving its success.
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October 3, 2025
Navigating Financial Futures
Elke Brink, Wealth Advisor at PSG Wealth, talks about her journey into the financial planning industry
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October 3, 2025
In-Depth: Understanding Risk Surveys in the Insurance Industry
Gavin Horne, Senior Underwriter at Renasa takes a deep dive into why surveys matter and how they should be approached.
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September 30, 2025
Income continuation: The cornerstone of financial security
After decades as an overlooked product, income protection insurance is finally coming of age.
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October 3, 2025
Mind Shift Series: Deep Dive into Agricultural Insurance
The conversation reveals critical gaps in coverage awareness that could leave farmers financially exposed
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October 3, 2025
Building Bridges in Estate Solutions
The life insurance industry has moved beyond competing on price alone, it's time to compete on comprehensive solutions.
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October 3, 2025
Exploring Global Insurance Trends
Dive into the shifting landscape of commercial insurance
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September 16, 2025
Bridging Legacy Systems with Digital Solutions: The Sapiens Approach
Managing and modernising decades-old policy records is one of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
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September 3, 2025
Advisor Challenges and Opportunities
South Africa’s financial advice industry continues to grow, but advisers face mounting complexity.
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October 3, 2025
Brokers and Beyond: Exploring new paths in insurance distribution
Insurance distribution is undergoing profound change, and brokers must adapt to remain relevant.
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October 23, 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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October 21, 2025
Old Mutual Insure invests in climate intelligence with the new Climate Index
Old Mutual Insure’s Chief Actuary, Ricardo Govender, highlights how credible climate data is transforming risk management. Through the new ASSA Climate Index, insurers can better quantify extreme weather trends and strengthen South Africa’s climate resilience.
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October 21, 2025
The age of AI and the cost of getting lost in the hype
Sage CTO Aaron Harris calls for a shift from hype to responsibility in AI adoption. He argues that trust, transparency and ethical design, not speed, must define how businesses build and deploy AI in finance.
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October 21, 2025
NTT DATA Strengthens Global Insurance Leadership with Acquisition of Alchemy Technology Services
NTT DATA has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, strengthening its global insurance capabilities and commitment to digital transformation. The deal enhances expertise in specialty markets, modernisation, and AI-driven innovation, accelerating smarter, scalable solutions across the insurance ecosystem.
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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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