Insurance and the African Opportunity

If you’re an adventurous insurance broker, then Africa is definitely the place to be! The continent’s economy is expanding at 4.3% each year, outperforming average global economic growth of 3.6%. Coupled with this, Africa’s $64bn insurance market is set to grow due to...

Engineering – Tough But Resilient

By: Andrew Charlton of Consort Technical Underwriters Despite current adverse market conditions, the South African engineering insurance sector will survive. The key to continued existence lies in two key areas: burgeoning infrastructure development – both here at...

Now More Than Ever, Relationships Are Key

Doug Laburn, Head of Lombard Partnerships and Chris Charlton, Product Development Manager In today’s world of artificial intelligence and call-centre engagement, it’s nice to know that there is still a place for relationships in the business world. This is a...

Reinstatement of Sum Insured

Insurance is a complex business. Members of the industry are often faced with technical questions that they battle to find answers to. In this new column in FIA Insight we ask the experts to answer questions from brokers about a technical matter that might have them...