Accurate asset valuations using Estimated New Replacement Cost (ENRC) are vital for proper insurance cover, risk management, and financial planning. Aon’s Hulisani Madala explains why combining physical and desktop valuations helps businesses avoid underinsurance, optimise premiums, and protect long-term investments.

Palesa Ntoagae, Human Capital Executive at Old Mutual Insure, champions women’s empowerment as central to future-ready workplaces. Through bold Employee Value Proposition initiatives, flexibility, wellbeing, mentorship, and leadership development, she advocates accelerating gender equality to unlock untapped potential and drive organisational growth.

Taylor Swift’s dazzling $1M engagement ring spotlights the importance of insuring high-value jewellery. With wedding season approaching, Elite Risk’s Tarina Vlok shares expert advice on valuations, certificates, specialist cover, and safekeeping to ensure prized diamonds are properly protected against loss or damage.

South Africans are keeping cars longer, driving smarter financial decisions. With rising repair costs, smart maintenance and tailored insurance, mechanical warranty, service plans, tyre and rim cover, and comprehensive insurance, are essential to protect savings and keep older vehicles reliable for years.

Earlier this year, Khaya Gobodo joined Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH) as CEO-Designate. The appointment is part of a planned succession strategy, where Gobodo will ultimately succeed the group’s CEO Tom Creamer, who will take on the role of Chairman of the Board, subject to regulatory approval.

Schalk Malan, founder of BrightRock, joins as Head of Insurance South Africa for Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business Unit. His entrepreneurial expertise and actuarial background position him to drive growth and innovation across the Group’s insurance businesses.