Brace yourself for big insurance hikes says official…Aon reveals weather and climate risk initiative

Brace yourself for big insurance hikes says official

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HARARE,  An insurance industry leader believes that Obamacare premiums will see “substantial” increases next year.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association vice-president Kris Haltmeyer said that the premium increases are a result of the GOP’s tax bill last December, which repealed Obamacare’s individual mandate. He also

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ZHL adopts new business model for Credsure

ZHL adopts new business model for Credsure

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HARARE, Zimre Holdings (ZHL) has re-modeled the business thrust of Credsure to become an underwriting management agency as the group among other things seeks to lower business acquisition costs.

Group chief executive officer Stan Kudenga said at an analyst briefing that the transaction was consummated at a cost of $1.5 mln.

“People may ask

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Zimpost in partnership with Nicozdiamond unveils Post Insurance with exciting promotion

Zimpost in partnership with Nicozdiamond unveils Post Insurance with exciting promotion

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HARARE, Postal services giant, Zimpost in partnership with short term insurer Nicozdiamond has unveiled an enhanced partnership which saw the birth of a new insurance business, Post Insurance, underwritten by Nicoz.

Managing director Sifundo Moyo at an event to unveil the new brand as well as a

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International experts to unpack role of trade credit insurance in reviving Zim economy

International experts to unpack role of trade credit insurance in reviving Zim economy

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HARARE, A high level conference on the role of trade credit insurance in promoting and supporting increased trade will be held next month (June 8) at Cresta Lodge in Harare with the aim of helping promote greater understanding of trade credit insurance and the critical role that it can play in the

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Only 9% of Zimbabweans are on Health Insurance and Medical Aid covers: ICZ…Karonga resigns from IPEC

Only 9% of Zimbabweans are on Health Insurance and Medical Aid covers: ICZ

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HARARE, Only 9% out of a total population estimated at around 14 mln Zimbabweans, which translate to only about 1.3 mln are insured on health insurance and Medical aid covers with membership mainly coming from formal sector.

Giving an overview of the country’s Health Insurance Industry at a Zimselector/Ipec

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The opportunity cost of insurance compliance

The opportunity cost of insurance compliance

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HARARE, Regulatory compliance is a must for any South African business operating in the insurance market. The cost of operational compliance and risk management is substantial and is incurred across the business value chain which includes technology infrastructure, human capital, and professional services to mention a few. According

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CBZ Holdings underwriting income increase 31.6% to $2.5 mln in Q1 2018

CBZ Holdings underwriting income increase 31.6% to $2.5 mln in Q1 2018

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HARARE, CBZ Holdings underwriting income units increased 31.6% to $2.5 mln during the quarter ended 31 March 2018 compared to $1.9 mln same period in 2017. This was largely supported by investment in new products unveiled during the period.

The Group’s insurance units include CBZ Insurance which as at September

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Over 600 pension funds financially unsound, risk closure

Over 600 pension funds financially unsound, risk closure

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Vic Falls-Insurance And Pension Commission (Ipec) says it has identified over 600 financially unsound pension funds that it might need to close down to avoid continuous erosion of values.
There has been continuous shrinkage of assets emanating from high administration expenses, increasing liabilities not matching assets,

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ZSE turnover reach $3.5 mln on Econet block deal…Old Mutual resurgence continues

ZSE turnover reach $3.5 mln  on Econet block deal…Old Mutual resurgence continues

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HARARE,  The All Share index’s bullish trend continued on Tuesday closing 0.37% higher at 104.25 on the back of heavyweight gains.  A block trade in Econet saw the day’s turnover rising to $3.4 million from $ 1.5 million in the previous session.

Seed producer Seedco added $0.0846, PPC

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