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Fanset International says its new offering, User Based Insurance (UBI) is set to revolutionalise the local insurance industry as it aims to assist insurance companies to offer dynamic pricing to their customers.

This will be through use of its special technology that analyses driver’s behaviors and giving them a ranking on top of being able to accurately reconstruct accidents on the

Insurers should balance benefits and effects of data sharing

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As insurance companies embrace the use of digital data, they must remain cognisant of balancing its benefits and effects by ensuring that clients are comfortable either with use of the data or sharing such data, Insurance 24 has learnt.

This was said by Emeritus Re Head Reassurance and Underwriting, Clementine Chinyuku during

VFEX launch imminent as it gets licence

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) has licensed the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange Limited (“VFEX”), paving way for its planned opening.

This is in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Act, Chapter 24:25.  VFEX which shall be a foreign   currency denominated platform is a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Stock

Low micro-insurance uptake trends still worrying

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HARARE, Deteriorating disposable incomes fueled by the current economic status as well as lack of innovation have become the major obstacles in the uptake of micro insurance in Zimbabwe at a time the industry is struggling with confidence issues.

Micro insurance is a mechanism to protect low income people against risk, such as accident,

Regional markets boost Emeritus

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HARARE, Successful consolidation and claw back of participation on key group life business accounts and USD denominated business from the external market saw Emeritus ending the 5 months to May 2020 on a strong footing.

In a trading update, Zimre holdings, said despite the exchange rate distortions that fueled increases in claims, the claims ratio of

Mtasa steps down from FMHL after 10 year tenure

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FIRST Mutual Holdings (FMHL) has made board changes with the resignation of Oliver Mtasa from the group’s chairmanship effective 07 August 2020, having completed his term of office.

The group in a statement noted that this was in line with the principles of good governance that require periodic rotation of directors and board revitalization.

Cassava Fintech and Liquid Telecom Group partner to launch Sasai Wi-Fi Finder in Zimbabwe

 Service to accelerate digital and financial inclusion in Africa

London, England, August 6, 2020 – Cassava Fintech International (CFI) and Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) have announced the launch of the Sasai Wi-Fi Finder, a potential game-changer in driving digital and financial inclusion in Africa. The service,

FMHL on solid footing despite covid 19

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HARARE, First Mutual Holding Limited (FMHL) says it will continue as a going concern despite the ugly face of the covid 19 pandemic which has diminished the short term growth prospects of the economy and the Group.

The group however says the evolving nature of the pandemic will require continuous monitoring and assessment to establish the impact

ZSE resumes trading but trades in negative territory

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HARARE, Zimbabwe Stock Exchange resumed trading on Monday after a month long suspension and as was expected, the main indices closed in the red as the market opened sellers only.

Turnover was also quite subdued although this is only temporary as the majority of fund managers are liquid following the release of almost $300 million of

ZHL’s acquisition of ZPI still work in progress, as the group postpones AGM

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ZIMRE Holdings has advised that the pending 100% acquisition of Zimre Property Investments transaction is still work in progress, and the full impact on shares is still to be determined.

“While the full impact of these negotiations, if successful, is still being determined, the Transaction may have a material