An intensive visit could await you… be preparedPublished: Tue, 08 Oct 19 James George, Compliance Officer Manager at Compli-Serve SA
Anti-money laundering is a hot topic with the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) currently on an inspection drive to visit as many FSPs as possible. Both category I and II FSPs will be assessed ...
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Allianz Global Risk DialoguePublished: Mon, 30 Sep 19 The rise of the cobots
Collaborative robots – or “cobots” – are a key manufacturing technology for tasks requiring human and machine cooperation and have been identified by the AGCS Trend Compass as a trend that will gain significant traction in a number of industries over the ...
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Work your data to make it work for youPublished: Wed, 18 Sep 19 The financial services industry generates huge volumes of data and storing it safely and correctly has always been an essential element of business. Data, however, is typically stored in old mainframe systems, which while robust and capable, become problematic when new age analysis is required, as it can be difficult ...
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Momentum introduces safety alert for consumer peace of mindPublished: Tue, 10 Sep 19 Momentum Short Term Insurance has boosted its safety offerings for customers with the introduction of Safety Alert, an innovative emergency panic button linked to armed response, which is available on the Momentum app.
Momentum Short Term Insurance Chief Commercial Officer, Etienne du Toit, says Safety Alert ...
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Coface South Africa Champions at the 2019 Gender Mainstreaming AwardsPublished: Mon, 09 Sep 19 Coface South Africa, the international credit insurer, was the overall Gender Mainstreaming Champion at the 2019 Awards. Winning four different awards:
The award for a Non-JSE listed company in the category Women Empowerment in the Workplace. The Women on Boards Award and Women on Executive Committees in Multinationals ...
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Tial Turning TwentyPublished: Mon, 09 Sep 19 As Tial celebrates 20 years, it is time to reflect on what has been an incredible journey that has led to us being the successful entity we are today. It is incumbent on us to say a very big thank you to all of our business partners who have travelled and shared the journey with us and shaped our destiny as an innovative ...
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What are the chances? Preparing for curveballsPublished: Fri, 06 Sep 19 You accelerate instead of press the brake pedal – life happens. Unfortunately, if it’s when your vehicle goes through an office window, it can cost a lot more than you bargained for. You just never know what life may throw at you. Imagine being the driver, or the business owner in this case; you ...
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Business for Road Safety (BRS) forum launches Road Safety PledgePublished: Thu, 05 Sep 19 Johannesburg – The Business for Road Safety (BRS) forum, an initiative formed by the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) in collaboration with other relevant stakeholder business associations launched its Road Safety Pledge on Wednesday at Midrand Conference Centre.
The BRS forum is intended ...
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Insurance in the age of AirbnbPublished: Mon, 02 Sep 19 Johannesburg, Gauteng – Airbnb has arrived in South Africa in a big way. In fact, since its launch in 2008, the lodging marketplace has grown to more than 150 million users with listings in almost 200 countries. However, for locals looking to rent out their properties, there are insurance implications to consider, ...
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IoT and Big Data, the tech that’s disrupting AfricaPublished: Sun, 01 Sep 19 Disruption is now known as the means of changing the way business is being conducted due to the advancement of technology and ability to use innovative new business models. In a digital and connected era where every industry is being disrupted by a wave of innovative technologies, it’s no surprise that the insurance ...
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Allianz appoints Deon Venter as Risk ConsultantPublished: Wed, 28 Aug 19
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Africa appointed Deon Venter as an Engineering Risk Consultant on August 1, 2019. Deon provides loss control expertise, support and assistance to AGCS and its ...
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ACUIDEAS PARTNERS WITH INDWE LEARNING ACADEMYPublished: Thu, 22 Aug 19 Johannesburg – Acuideas is pleased to announce the partnership with Indwe Learning Academy in launch of its CPD-Accredited Training Programme, which offers brokers in its network free CPD training.
The programme comprises a range of short courses that afford brokers easy access to earning CPD points, ...
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SAIA welcomes City of Johannesburg’s assembly of 40 new fire enginesPublished: Mon, 19 Aug 19 The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) welcomes the recent announcement made by the City of Johannesburg confirming that an initial order to the value of R216 million for fire engines and other fire emergency vehicles has been placed with its respective supplier.
Viviene Pearson, the ...
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AGCS Africa CEO recognized for exceptional leadershipPublished: Thu, 08 Aug 19 Johannesburg, August 8, 2019: Non-profit organization, the Broad Pool of Ideas (BPI) Foundation recognized Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Africa CEO, Thusang Mahlangu, with the Future Leader Award on August 2, 2019, at their inaugural Iconic Leadership Excellence Awards held at Midrand Conference ...
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WAR (INSURANCE) - WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?Published: Wed, 07 Aug 19 Political rivalries and conflicts are increasingly being played out on the high seas, increasing risks for ship owners and seafarers, as demonstrated by a number of hostile incidents involving vessels in one of the world’s most important shipping channels, the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Marine hull, ...
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Keep an open mind and an ear to the groundPublished: Tue, 06 Aug 19 The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) continues to shape our conversations and considerations around how we might need to adapt, or what skills will be needed to sustain the workplace of the future. The 4IR brings with it fast-paced change and a digital shift unlike any other. The introduction of Financial Technology ...
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Introducing the future of insurance: Mobile, Chatbots and AIPublished: Mon, 05 Aug 19 The African continent and the mobile platform are a match made in heaven – both are escalating growth areas, ripe with potential. Digital adoption is slowly growing throughout Africa and this presents insurers with exciting new opportunities for business development. Smart phones not only offer Africans new ...
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