Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe moves to elevate standards

Staff Writer

The Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) has launched a new curriculum as it seeks to elevate the standards of education and professional development within the insurance sector.

The new curriculum launched on Friday together with the COP Health program, and the Loss and Risk Management programs marked a critical milestone in the institution’s development, signifying a substantial

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EcoSure records 51% growth in transaction volumes

Staff writer

HARARE, Econet Wireless says its life insurance business, EcoSure, recorded a 51% growth in transaction volumes compared to the same period last year as it continues to offer digital bundled products for a wider customer reach.

In its trading update for the 3rd quarter 2023, the firm said the short-term insurance business, Moovah continued to grow its portfolio driven largely by new

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ZSE terminates Old Mutual Top Ten Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listing

Staff Writer

Harare, The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has notified the investing public of the voluntary termination of the listing of the Old Mutual Top Ten Exchange Traded Fund, effective 17 January 2025.

The unitholders of the Old Mutual Top Ten Exchange Traded Fund met on 12 December 2024 and resolved to voluntarily terminate the Exchange Traded Fund’s listing on the ZSE under Section 11

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Agriculture, infrastructure, and energy projects dominate prescribed asset instruments

Staff writer

Harare, Projects in agriculture, infrastructure, agriculture and energy dominate the list of investments that were granted Prescribed Asset Status in the nine-month period to September 30, 2024.

At law, pension funds and insurance firms are required to invest at least 20% of their investment portfolio in prescribed assets to make the projects attractive, but the sector has been struggling

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Old Mutual unitholders approve ETF delisting and termination

Staff Writer

Unitholders for the Old Mutual Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Top Ten Exchange Traded Fund (OM ZSE TT ETF) have approved the ETF’s delisting and termination of the fund and distribution of all the assets to the current unitholders.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Unitholders held on December 12, 2024, 20,930,189 shares, representing 99.99 percent of the unit holders, voted

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Fewer Pensions funds take advantage of offshore investment window

Staff Writer

FBC Securities, a stockbroking and equities research firm says fewer pension funds have taken advantage of the permission by IPEC to invest in offshore assets as a way of mitigating local economic risks and improve returns for pensioners.

In 2022, the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) of Zimbabwe introduced a regulation permitting pension funds to invest up to 15% of their portfolios

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SUMMARY OF KEY AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED BY THE INSURANCE AND PENSIONS COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILL, 2024

Summary

The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduces significant reforms that will reshape Zimbabwe’s insurance, pensions, and medical health sectors. Notably, the Bill expands IPEC’s regulatory powers to include medical aid societies for the first time, ensuring these entities are subject to the same regulatory oversight

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Insurance Professional Excellence awards launched

By Olayayi Jack

THE Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) recently hosted its highly anticipated Annual Dinner at the Rainbow Towers in Harare, bringing together leaders, professionals, and key stakeholders from across the country’s insurance sector.

The event, held under the theme ‘Fostering a Culture of Innovation’, was a celebration of the industry’s achievements over the past year and

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TM Pick n Pay and CABS partner to combat cancer

Staff Writer

Two corporate giants, TM Pick n Pay and CABS, donated a total of US$150,000 worth of cancer medicines to Mpilo Hospital, underscoring the collective effort in the fight against cancer in Zimbabwe.

TM Pick n Pay contributed US$100,000, while CABS provided an additional US$50,000, joining forces to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of those affected by cancer.

This

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