Risk Management

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March 3, 2026
Allianz Trade Appoints Luke Morawitz as Country Manager for South Africa
Allianz Trade has appointed Luke Morawitz as Country Manager for South Africa, effective 1 February 2026, while he retains his role as Head of Credit. A 14-year veteran of the business, Morawitz succeeds into the leadership role reporting to Luca Burrafato, Head of MMEA.
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January 20, 2026
Allianz Risk Barometer 2026
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 highlights cyber incidents as the top global risk for a fifth year, with AI surging to second place amid rapid adoption, while geopolitical tensions, regulation, and business interruption continue reshaping the global risk landscape.
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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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Financial Planning

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March 3, 2026
How SA SMEs can take control of their cash flow and build financial resilience
Business Partners Limited area manager Megan Dedekind outlines six practical steps for South African SMEs to strengthen cash flow, from disciplined budgeting and digital tools to scenario planning, financial literacy and professional advisory support, helping businesses build long-term financial resilience.
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March 3, 2026
In times of uncertainty, advice is the system that holds
Hannes Van Den Berg, CEO of Momentum Advice, positions professional financial advice as an essential economic infrastructure, translating policy into action, strengthening household and SMME resilience, and supporting broader national stability and sustainable growth.
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February 23, 2026
Minding the gaps
Markets are full of “gaps”, between growth and jobs, tech and value, the dollar and rates, bonds and GDP. Izak Odendaal unpacks what these divergences mean for investors, and why managing the behavioural gap may matter most of all.
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February 23, 2026
Proactive succession planning key to leaving a lasting legacy
With the average business lasting just 15 years, succession planning is critical to long-term survival. Sudir Sahadeo explores how proactive leadership development, governance and smart financing can protect a founder’s legacy, and why structured transitions unlock stability, growth and generational resilience.
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March 3, 2026
Discovery delivers strong interim performance
Discovery Limited delivered strong interim growth driven by its Shared-value model and AI-enabled engagement, with profits, client numbers and Vitality expansion improving across composites while strategic investments and disciplined execution strengthened long-term financial performance and global competitiveness, highlighting sustained momentum.
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March 3, 2026
Beyond inflation: The five structural forces that will share FX markets
Bianca Botes of Citadel Global, outlines five structural forces set to shape 2026 FX markets, from AI and climate transition to demographics and sovereign debt, urging South African businesses to adopt strategic, risk-based currency frameworks.
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March 3, 2026
Ignore fleeting trends to achieve long-term financial resilience
Mariska Comins explores the power of delayed gratification, highlighting how disciplined, consistent investing, even in small amounts, can outperform short-term spending and build long-term financial security through compounding, inflation-adjusted growth and goal-based financial planning.
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February 17, 2026
Emerging and frontier markets had a stellar 2025, but can outperformance continue?
Rory Kutisker-Jacobson of Allan Gray explores whether Africa’s standout 2025 equity returns mark a turning point, weighing valuation opportunities, volatility risks and why select banks, consumer stocks and resources still offer compelling long-term potential.
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March 3, 2026

When race-day gear rivals the value of a car

Ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, now part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, Marius Kemp of Santam urges cyclists to insure high-value bikes and gear, highlighting risks linked to transit, theft and accidental damage.
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March 3, 2026

SA motorists urged to prepare for rising climate risks

South African Insurance Association data shows 65% of motorists remain uninsured as extreme weather becomes the leading cause of short-term claims. Youlon Naidoo of Miway warns that flooding, hail and storms pose escalating financial risks to vehicle owners.
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March 3, 2026

Auto&General recognised as the leading customer experience brand in SA’s short-term insurance industry

Auto&General has been named overall industry leader in the 2025 Customer Experience Index for Short-Term Insurance, outperforming competitors with a score of 73.7. The study, led by University of Pretoria, recognises the brand’s consistent, customer-focused service excellence.
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March 3, 2026

The hidden risk in your home insurance

Edite Teixeira-Mckinon of the National Financial Ombud Scheme warns that outdated home contents valuations can lead to underinsurance, reduced payouts and claim disputes, urging consumers to regularly review sums insured to avoid costly surprises.
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February 18, 2026

Preventing fires on the farm

Musiwalo Moses Khangale from Santam shares practical guidance for farmers on reducing wildfire risk, understanding insurance implications, and taking proactive steps to protect farms, livelihoods and surrounding communities in a changing climate.
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March 3, 2026

Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats recognised for its specialist insurance, shipping expertise

Cox Yeats strengthens its position in the Chambers and Partners 2026 rankings, with improved recognition in insurance and restructuring, continued shipping expertise, and multiple individual accolades, underscoring the firm’s depth, technical strength, and growing global reputation.
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February 20, 2026
Decoding Financial Literacy with Ellen Gower-Mzolo
Ellen Gower-Mzolo, CFO of Fulcrum, explores how financial literacy drives personal empowerment
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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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February 18, 2026
AI is silently turning into your organisation’s biggest cyber threat
John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2, warns that shadow AI is becoming a major cyber risk, explaining how unseen AI tools, bots and non-human identities expose organisations to faster, more dangerous attacks.
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January 21, 2026
AI for investors - is it a bubble?
Sean Neethling examines whether surging AI investment signals a market bubble, concluding conditions are not extreme. Using valuation, sentiment and capital-supply signals, he urges investors to prioritise diversification and caution, avoiding overvalued AI and crypto segments while targeting resilient global opportunities.
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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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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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