Insurance brokers target doubling market share
HARARE, Insurance Brokers are targeting to double their market share to 80 percent within the next two years on the back of anticipated increased economic activity.
The brokers, who are regulated by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) and offer advice to prospective policy
First Mutual joins fight against cholera
HARARE, Following the cholera outbreak in Harare which has been declared state of emergency by the government and to date has claimed the lives of 30 people and now spreading to other cities, The FMHL group subsidiaries have responded to the call and will complement the government’s efforts and other corporate organisations and making a contribution of
Unclaimed insurance benefits reach $30 mln; Ipec plans to publish names of policy holders yet to claim their benefits
Own Correspondent
MUTARE, The value of unclaimed pension benefits has risen to $30 mln with about 48 000 pensionable claims on the books of insurance companies lying unclaimed.
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) together with industry players are carrying out awareness campaigns
How risk managers can slash insurance costs
Compiled by Insurance24
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
ZAFA proposes that funeral policy premiums be tax deductible or qualify for a tax credit
Own correspondent
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
The importance of insurance mass customisation
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Nicoz Diamond consolidates following FML takeover
By Insurance24
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
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
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
FMHL to consolidate risk business…moves to re-locate reinsurance business to Botswana.
By Insurance24
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