Werner Strydom’s appointment as CEO of GENRIC Insurance marks a leadership transition focused on continuity and growth, leveraging his deep internal experience to build on the company’s entrepreneurial culture and drive expansion in specialised insurance markets.

Sherry Sibeko, Executive Head for Personal Lines at Miway Insurance, emphasises that understanding policy details, including cover, exclusions, costs and conditions, is essential for consumers to make informed decisions and avoid unexpected claim outcomes.

Christelle Colman, CEO and Founder of Ami Underwriting Managers, says Guaranteed Value Cover gives homeowners flexibility by offering an alternative to valuations, helping reduce the risk of underinsurance and unexpected reduced payouts at claims stage.

Tandiwe Cimela, Executive of ELITE Risk Acceptances, says sustainable business success is built on consistency, accountability and sound judgement, emphasising that while technology enhances efficiency, strong leadership and disciplined decision-making remain essential to long-term resilience.

Sam Nkosi, Chief Information Officer at Santam, says the company’s full migration of its core insurance platform to the cloud enhances resilience, scalability and innovation, enabling faster service, improved reliability and better long-term customer outcomes.

Xolani Nxanga, Managing Executive for Microinsurance at Guardrisk, says microinsurance cell captives are expanding access to affordable insurance by lowering capital requirements and enabling businesses to offer simple, cost-effective cover to underserved markets.