CN&CO has launched The Insurance Conference 2026, a new CPD-accredited two-day insurance industry event taking place on 20–21 August 2026 at Plaisir Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands, aimed at fostering meaningful industry conversations, networking and collaboration through conference sessions, gala events and experiential activities.

Kobus Groenewald, Consultant at GIB Insurance Brokers, warns that as rising fuel costs drive more South African businesses to store fuel on-site, they must ensure proper disclosure, compliance and risk management practices are in place to avoid safety failures and potential insurance complications.

Rishai Neerachand, Executive Head of Business Insurance at Miway, says South Africa’s growing entrepreneurial sector must prioritise risk management early, as tailored insurance and support services are essential for protecting small businesses against operational, legal and emerging digital risks.

Kenny Thorpe, Chairman of Price Forbes South Africa, says the launch of the new construction practice, strengthened by specialist appointments and a partnership with the London team, positions the business to better serve construction clients across Africa and global markets.

Wynand van Vuuren, Client Experience Partner at King Price Insurance, says credit shortfall cover protects motorists from having to repay the difference between an insurer’s payout and the outstanding finance owed on a written-off or stolen vehicle.

Andries Wiese, Head of Agriculture at Hollard, says rapid technological advancement and the expansion of agribusinesses beyond farming are reshaping agricultural risk, requiring insurers and brokers to adopt more holistic, tailored risk management and insurance solutions.