How risk managers can slash insurance costs…Auto insurance shopping increases, but consumers display less brand loyalty

How risk managers can slash insurance costs

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HARARE, Understanding what your insurance company wants to see from you around renewal time can often feel like little more than a guessing game. All risk managers would like a better renewal price and an easier process – but how do you go about it?

Corporate Risk and Insurance asked Eric B. Copple, CIC, CRM, a risk management

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ZAFA proposes that funeral policy premiums be tax deductible or qualify for a tax credit

ZAFA proposes that funeral policy premiums be tax deductible or qualify for a tax credit

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Zimbabwe Association of Funeral Assurers (ZAFA) says it proposing that funeral policy premiums be tax deductible or qualify for a tax credit in the hands of the individual tax payer in the same way that medical aid contributions are treated.

The proposition is being done through the Ministry of

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Nicoz Diamond consolidates following FML takeover

Nicoz Diamond consolidates following FML takeover

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HARARE- Short term insurers Nicoz Diamond and Tristar today published a notice of the proposed transfer of Tristar Insurance to Nicoz Diamond in line with the FML takeover plans.

In 2017, FML Holdings, one of the largest insurance groups in Zimbabwe, acquired a controlling stake in Nicoz Diamond which by then was a standalone entity offering

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Old Mutual opens one-stop-shop in Mutare

Old Mutual opens one-stop-shop in Mutare – Press release

 By Insurance24

HARARE, Old Mutual, one of Zimbabwe’s largest integrated financial services companies has opened a new one-stop-shop branch offering their mainfinancial and banking services under their Greenzone branded shop concept as well as the refurbished CABS Branch.

Commenting on the opening of the new branch, Jonas Mushosho, Old Mutual

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Zimnat launches innovative billboard campaign – Press release

 

Zimnat launches innovative billboard campaign – Press release

By Insurance24

HARARE, Zimnat has launched an innovative advertising campaign to let people know some of the ways in which it can make their life better, through the customer friendly insurance and finance services it offers.

The campaign, which has also been promoted through television, print media has now added billboards. The emphasis

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FMHL to consolidate risk business…moves to re-locate reinsurance business to Botswana.

FMHL to consolidate risk business…moves to re-locate reinsurance business to Botswana.

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First Mutual Holdings Limited says it will looking at consolidating its risk business by romping in  cotton famers after tobacco farmers brought in an excess of US$1 million in the interim period.

Gross premiums written in the 6 months to June 30 2018 increased 15% to US$8,3 million from US$ 7,2

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Sanlam delivers satisfactory performance in first half of 2018 in challenging operating environment

Sanlam delivers satisfactory performance in first half of 2018 in challenging operating environment

 HARARE, Sanlam today announced satisfactory operational results for the six months ended 30 June 2018 amid challenging operating conditions across several markets where the Group operates.

The Group, which in 2018 celebrates 100 years since it was established in 1918 and 20 years since it was listed on the Johannesburg and Namibian Stock Exchanges, attributed the performance to its well-diversified profile across geographies, market segments and client offerings.

Investment market volatility, a stronger average Rand exchange rate and weak South African and Namibian economies, however,

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Risk managers – what do you want from a broker?…PartnerRe: The future of reinsurance looks bright

Risk managers – what do you want from a broker?

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HARARE, Working for oil and gas producer Noble Energy, with operations in a number of volatile, possibly hostile regions, Dave Gresko oversees a pretty unique risk strategy. Aside from location, the industry itself has inherent risk, and exploration brings with it the potential for a major catastrophe, he says.

“As an oil and gas company, we have operations in West Africa,

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Pension’s regulator proposes maximum limit on expense ratios…Opens up industry to competition

Pension’s regulator proposes maximum limit on expense ratios…Opens up industry to competition

By Insurance24

HARARE,  The Insurance and Pensions Commission is proposing setting maximum expense ratios, which the industry should comply with, in bid to cap costs of running pension funds.

The expense caps are being proposed at   maximum of 5% expense to contribution ratio,  Maximum of 1% expense

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