South Africa's insurance sector is closely aligned with global themes such as volatility, cost pressure, efficiency, AI, competition and the hunt for new growth. But its challenges are intensified by domestic realities such as energy instability, slower economic growth and complex regulatory change, says international professional services firm EY.
Santam has announced leadership appointments and promotions across the Group effective February 2026.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha children are growing up in an environment defined by rapid technological change, rising costs, emotional complexity and deep uncertainty, according to research prepared for Liberty Group which offers life insurance and other services.
Major South African insurance company, Outsurance, has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X), allowing it to offer investors an additional stock trading platform.
Rejcted cyber insurance claims in South Africa are growing due to poor governance and outdated cyber security practices, according to Mr Muhammad Ali, MD of South African World Wide Industrial & Engineering Systems (WWISE).
The increasing frequency and severity of hailstorms mean it is now a significant threat to farmers in South Africa, as well as business and food systems.
A staggering 86% of men in South Africa do not go for regular health check-ups, which places them at heightened risk of preventable illnesses, including prostate cancer, according to the findings of a nationwide survey by an insurer.
Gallagher Re has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire South Africa based reinsurance brokerage Resilea, the largest independent reinsurance broker in South Africa.
London-headquartered Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing markets-focused (re)insurance group, yesterday announced the launch of Syndicate 2454 in South Africa.
The Actuarial Society of South Africa in collaboration with Old Mutual Insure have launched the country's first national climate index, that will help insurers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders better understand climate-related risks and make more informed decisions.