Economy
Insurance sector demonstrates resilience, but liquidity strains expose operational fault linesJune 30, 2026Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance industry entered 2026 on a stronger financial footing, with most insurers comfortably meeting regulatory capital requirements and underwriting profitability improving despite a more challenging operating environment. However, beneath the encouraging numbers, the latest Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) sector report shows an industry grappling Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]
Corporate
- First Mutual Holdings doubles profit as investment income boosts earningsJune 30, 2026Staff Writer First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) more than tripled its earnings in the first five months of 2026 after a sharp rebound in investment income offset rising insurance claims and operating costs, underscoring the resilience of the diversified financial services group’s business model. The insurance and investment group reported a 202 percent jump in profit after tax to US$10,02 Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]
Markets
- Tight liquidity and changing patterns of institutional investment are causing concern for Zimbabwe’s capital markets.July 28, 2025Staff writer Zimbabwe’s capital markets are navigating a complex environment marked by tight liquidity, currency uncertainty, and shifting institutional investment patterns in the second half of the year. This is coming at a time when the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange turnover saw a total of 1.27 billion shares exchanging hands during the first half of the year, up 179% from 456 million shares were traded Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]
International
- 4 areas of growth for insurance businesses in 2025June 10, 2025Driven by evolving customer needs, technological advances, and regulatory shifts, what has been key growth opportunities for 2025: 1) Sports Insurance The global sports industry is rapidly expanding, driving higher demand for comprehensive insurance. As sports grow in both professional and recreational spheres, insurers will see an increased need for coverage addressing athlete injuries, event Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]
Analysis
- Insurance sector demonstrates resilience, but liquidity strains expose operational fault linesJune 30, 2026Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s short-term insurance industry entered 2026 on a stronger financial footing, with most insurers comfortably meeting regulatory capital requirements and underwriting profitability improving despite a more challenging operating environment. However, beneath the encouraging numbers, the latest Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) sector report shows an industry grappling Read more Share...FacebookGoogleTwitterLinkedinEmail […]
