Old Mutual limited confirms progress on strategic priorities after JSE listing… R46.8bn to be returned to shareholders

Old Mutual limited confirms progress on strategic priorities after JSE listing… 

R46.8bn to be returned to shareholders

 HARARE, Old Mutual Limited (OML)  in its first interim results since its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in June 2018, confirmed it was making good progress on its strategic priorities.

It stated its solid financial delivery in a tough operating environment,

Read more

Ipec approves Heritage pension fund liquidation

Ipec approves Heritage pension fund liquidation

Walter Mapfumo

Staff Reporter

HARARE, Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) has approved the liquidation of Heritage pension fund with an independent consulting actuary MAOS having been appointed liquidator of the fund.

The approval is as at December 31 2017. In an update Insurance Broking and Risk Management company, Marsh said all members, deferred

Read more

Do we need tougher licensing regulation among insurance professionals?… How you can market your insurance agency without straining resources

 Do we need tougher licensing regulation among insurance professionals?

Compiled by Insurance24

HARARE, Many active women in insurance have, at some point in their careers, been hindered by a glass ceiling that limits their opportunities. During her years as an insurance professional, Eden Hancock (pictured) once hit a glass ceiling that seemed impenetrable.

Her decision was to leave that company

Read more

Pension funds seek nod to invest offshore…as IPEC looks to restructure the architect of the industry

Pension funds seek nod to invest offshore…as IPEC looks to restructure the architect of the industry

LS (Own corresponded)

HARARE, Pensions Industry players are engaging government through regulator, the Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) to be allowed to invest outside Zimbabwe to preserve value.

The pension’s funds recommendation comes in the wake of loss of value and savings by Zimbabweans

Read more

CBZ Holdings insurance units profitable in H1, 2018, as ratings also improve

CBZ Holdings insurance units profitable in H1, 2018, as ratings also improve

Walter Mapfumo

Staff Reporter

HARARE, CBZ Holdings insurance units net underwriting income for the interim period ended 30 June 2018 increased to $4,69 mln compared to $3,94 million same period last year.

Group’s total income for the period amounted to $93,16 million compared to $80,47 million in June last year.

A statement

Read more

Insurers must investigate revocations in the case of third part policy holders

Insurers must investigate revocations in the case of third part policy holders

By Insurance24

HARARE, Insurers must investigate revocations in the case of third part policy holders to avoid paying claims twice, insurance 24 has learnt.

This was revealed by Gill, Godlonton and Gerrans Partner, Hebert Mutasa last week while he was presenting a paper on the Insurers Obligations in Relationship to Stipulations

Read more

Zim pensioners feel financial pinch….As hordes struggle to live on just $960 a year

Zim pensioners feel financial pinch

  • As hordes struggle to live on just $960 a year

August 23, 2018

Phillimon Mhlanga

Thousands of Zimbabwe’s pensioners are feeling thepinch of low retirement payout which has left them wallow in abject poverty, with experts describing the country’s pension scheme payouts as a “shame”.

There are basically four main sources of pension benefits in Zimbabwe. These are government pensions for civil servants, national

Read more

Old Mutual repositions its brand and readies for growth

Old Mutual repositions its brand and readies for growth 

Following its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), and secondary relisting on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in June 2018, Old Mutual has unveiled a vibrant new brand identity, to reflect its fresh customer-led approach and stronger focus on Africa. The company’s new visual personality draws on the optimism, vibrancy and

Read more