Although shipping losses have halved over the past decade[1], fires on board vessels remain among the biggest safety issues for the maritime industry, as demonstrated by incidents this week involving the Felicity Ace cargo/RoRo ship, which caught…
Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, has partnered with Capricorn District Municipality to provide critical disaster management resources and training as part of its ongoing Partnerships for Risk and Resilience (P4RR) initiative. On 11 February 2022, the insurer handed-over fire-fighting…
IRMSA Risk Report Launch
February 17, 2022
South African Risks 2022: Eighth edition 24 FEBRUARY 2022 | 08:30 – 11:30 | ONLINE EVENT Reflecting on the past year, 2021 has demonstrated the absolute necessity of risk-based decision-making in achieving our strategies, especially…
The Cost of Weathering Climate Change for homeowners
February 3, 2022
Mandy Barrett of risk consultants and insurance brokerage, Aon South Africa Guard against under-insurance in wake of weather catastrophes Many global communities are exposed to increasingly volatile weather conditions that are in part enhanced by…
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty appoints Damien Liebart Regional Head of Allianz Risk Consulting for Mediterranean & Africa Region
January 18, 2022
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced the appointment of Damien Liebart as the new Regional Head of Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) for Region Mediterranean & Africa, effective January 1st2022. He will report directly to Michele Williams, Global…
In memory of Dr Gert Cruywagen
January 13, 2022
On behalf of IRMSA It is with great sadness that we advise the recent passing on of one of IRMSA’s most esteemed members, Dr Gert Cruywagen. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends…
SHA launches new product for Business Rescue Practitioners
November 24, 2021
Malcolm Padayachee, Business Head of Professional Indemnity and Liability at SHA Risk Specialists SHA responds to market demand with a new product developed for Business Rescue Practitioners amid rising risks SHA Specialist Underwriters has announced…
Safeguarding Your Business This Holiday Season
November 23, 2021
Sean Harper from Santam’s Risk Survey Department Proactive risk management is non-negotiable for any business owner, but more so as the end of year approaches and businesses get ready to close shop for the holidays….
