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May 2, 2024
Compound Interest and The Rule of 72
Roné Swanepoel, Head of Sales at Morningstar South Africa who shares insights on Compound Interest and The Rule of 72, painting a compelling picture of the importance of saving, and in particular, saving early on.
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May 2, 2024
New Regional Head of Aviation at Allianz Commercial for the Mediterranean & Africa Region
Allianz Commercial the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks announced today that Jérôme Notton has been named Head of Underwriting Aviation for the Mediterranean & Africa Region, effective May 1, 2024.
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May 2, 2024
Motor Body Repair sector welcomes first set of graduates
The first cohort of 22 graduates were honoured this year following a three-year artisan development programme at the C3 Auto Body Repair Academy in Bloemfontein, in partnership with motor body repairers in Bloemfontein and Johannesburg, where learners followed a rigorous on the job programme.
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May 2, 2024
Local investors face dilemma as momentous SA and US elections prompt wait-and-see response
From the looming threats of a formation of a coalition government with some calling that a sign of a maturing democracy to trump calling for the end of the Bidenomics and the reintroduction of the Maganomics, all these political dribbling’s are expected to have a marked impact on our markets. So where does this leave asset managers?
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May 2, 2024
Are you covered against the risk of civil unrest?
Karen Rimmer, Head of Distribution at PSG Insure, emphasizes the importance of insurance cover, especially for businesses, which are often more exposed to risks such as looting during times of unrest.
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May 2, 2024
RMA champions SA’s workforce as the heartbeat of driving economic prosperity
As the country commemorates Workers’ Day, it’s important to recognise the dedication of employees in shaping and sustaining the country’s growth trajectory, collectively forming the cornerstone upon which the nation’s prosperity is built.
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May 2, 2024
Five SA business heavyweights enter the ring as finalists in this year’s SAVCA Industry Awards
The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Associate (SAVCA) Industry Awards play a significant role in promoting the success and importance of venture capital and private equity in fostering the growth and development of small businesses in South Africa.
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May 2, 2024
Who let the CATs out?
The sheer number of weather-related catastrophes over the past few years, and last year in particular, has shaken the foundation of the insurance market, signalling a looming crisis. Can insurance still be counted on to pick up the pieces when things fall apart?
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May 2, 2024
Cloud-based disruptions highlight risks for SA Financial Services
Over the past month, multiple ‘undersea events’ impacting fibre optic cables off the coast of West Africa and the Red Sea disrupted business as usual in South Africa. These cables connect the country, and continent, to far-away cloud-based servers.
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May 2, 2024
The IISA is now a Chartered Insurance Institute affiliated institute
The IISA is delighted to announce the successful renewal of our affiliation status with CII affiliated institute. As a Chartered professional body of more than a century’s standing, the CII – supported by its Societies – grants Chartered titles to individuals and organisations that meet a strict qualifying criterion.
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Download the 2023 TechFest eBook

Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.

In this e-book we feature a comprehensive overview of all the presentations and round table discussions. The videos of the sessions, for the full experience, can be viewed on our website.

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