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Our 2024 Africa COVERed trip to Kenya & Rwanda revealed game-changing insights into innovation, regulation, and collaboration in the insurance industry. Now, you can dive into those findings with our exclusive white paper, packed with valuable knowledge from leading industry professionals. Download now to stay ahead of the curve and discover what’s driving insurance in Africa. Let’s build stronger connections and shape the future together! 🔗 https://buff.ly/3LzQJLN #AfricaCOVERed #InsuranceInnovation #IndustryInsights #Collaboration #DownloadNow Insurance Institute of the Western Cape Munich Re Maksure Risk Solutions Lombard Insurance Company Ltd Price Forbes Discovery Limited African Reinsurance Corporation

🎙️At AIE 2024’s 50th conference, Tony from COVER spoke with Kershen Pillay from GIFS. Kershen discussed GIFS’s unique approach to upskilling through programs like the Youth Accelerator and IIG Academic Program, which aim to professionalise the industry by transforming unemployed youth into insurance professionals. He also highlighted the importance of community-based consumer education to reduce risks and improve claim management. Kershen emphasized that consumer education is legislated under TCF principles, and engaging community leaders could enhance outreach. Reflecting on the conference, Kershen appreciated the timely discussions on democracy and the role of the financial services sector in global economics. 🎙️ Listen to the full podcast here: https://buff.ly/4dgcj45 Insurance Institute of South Africa Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences My Glass South Africa

~ COVER Innovators Network Executive Round Table ~ Join COVER, Microsoft, and Sapiens at this exclusive event. Practical, interactive discussions about the real benefits already produced by AI in insurance, as well as the future benefits that several insurers are working on. 📆 Date: November 7 🕐 Time: 08:30 to 12:00 📍 Venue: Radisson Red Rosebank 📧 Reach out to Tony or Brent if you are interested in gaining clearer direction for your own strategies in implementing AI.

Join COVER and the IIWC as they unpack insights and share experiences from the inaugural Africa COVERed trip, which took place early this year. ✈️ Register here: https://buff.ly/4h470HY 🔗 Download the white paper here: https://buff.ly/488jZ7m

"Globally, one in every eight people lives with a mental health disorder. In SA, one in every five people have symptoms of probable depression with suicide the fourth leading cause of death in young adults." - Zonke Mashile, Head of Healthy Company at Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits 💡 Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/4gZE8R8

🎙️ NEW PODCAST with Rex Cowley 🎙️ Offshore investments are becoming an increasingly vital component of wealth management for South Africans. Rex Cowley, co-founder of Overseas Trust and Pensions, highlights the importance of understanding the different customer segments in this space, from South Africans working abroad to those seeking to protect and preserve their wealth. Proper tax planning, regulatory considerations, and the potential complexities of international laws are key. Cowley emphasizes that working with regulated financial advisors is crucial to navigating the nuances of cross-border wealth management and ensuring that assets are protected and efficiently managed across multiple jurisdictions. 🎙️ Listen here: https://buff.ly/3Yp7Rf1

✨ Gareth Beaver, the CEO of Santam Specialist Insurance, in conversation with Tony from COVER, at the AIE 2024 conference.✨ Gareth began by emphasising the significance of events like AIE 2024 for the insurance industry. These gatherings offer a rare opportunity for industry professionals to network, reconnect, and engage in meaningful conversations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network, catch up with old friends, and connect with people who have been doing a great job in this special industry of ours. 💡 Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3U6igtw

🎙️In an interview at the AIE conference, Tony from COVER Magazine talks to Pascal Siphugu, Managing Director at LandBank Insurance, about their focus on agricultural insurance. Pascal explains that LandBank Insurance, a subsidiary of Land Bank, specialises in crop insurance and aims to support a wide range of farmers, from large commercial operations to small-scale and development farmers. The company has a significant market share in the commercial segment but is now concentrating on creating affordable insurance solutions for smaller farmers, such as index insurance products. Pascal outlines the challenges faced by small-scale farmers, including affordability and distribution issues. To address these, LandBank Insurance is training black brokers and developing partnerships with commodity organisations for better reach. They are also engaging with government bodies for potential subsidies and are learning from successful index insurance models in other African countries like Kenya and Zambia. Additionally, Pascal highlights the importance of government support, including grants and loans, to help farmers secure insurance and manage risks. The conversation underscores LandBank Insurance’s commitment to enhancing agricultural sustainability and food security in South Africa. 🎙️ Listen to the podcast here: https://buff.ly/3MGGQwM Insurance Institute of South Africa

"We are in an era where technology is rapidly transforming industries, pushing Netstar to expand far beyond its original perception as a vehicle tracking service." - Clifford de Wit, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Netstar 💡 Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/4eBmGAP

South Africa’s retirement savings landscape is experiencing a major transformation with the introduction of the new two-pot retirement system, which was implemented on 1 September 2024. Shaheed Mohamed, Head of Group Savings and Investments at Allan Gray, delves into these critical changes, explaining their impact on both current and future retirement fund members. 💡 Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/4dDo3xH