Coronavirus outbreak places insurers under the spotlight

Coronavirus outbreak places insurers under the spotlight

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HARARE, As multiple countries grapple with the novel coronavirus infection, individuals and organizations are scrutinizing their insurance policies to see if they are covering the losses caused by the epidemic. On the ground, several insurers have also launched efforts to support the fight against the infection.

A report

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Equities and investment property accounts for 71% of self-administered funds’ assets

Equities and investment property accounts for 71% of self-administered funds’ assets

Staff reporter

EQUITIES investments and investment property at $4.06 billion accounted for 71,59% of the total asset base for Self-Administered Funds for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec), in its quarterly (Q4) pensions report said the quantum of investment in these two

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Pension funds key to reignite Zimbabwe’s infrastructure development

Pension funds key to reignite Zimbabwe’s infrastructure development

HARARE – Without sound infrastructure development such as roads, rail, ports and energy and social infrastructure development the country stands little chance of jumpstarting the economy.

For asset owners such as pension funds, which have assets of over Z$10 billion under management, infrastructure development offers an attractive

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