Articles about insurance

All set for MultiChoice to sell insurance stake to Sanlam

The deal will become effective on 30 November, with MultiChoice receiving an upfront cash consideration of R1.2 billion.

MultiChoice eyes Sanlam deal to exit technical insolvency

The company believes the deal to sell 60% of its insurance business to Sanlam will see it emerge from technical insolvency.

Keeping pace with global innovations by propelling SA's banking, insurance sectors

The integration of artificial intelligence and messaging platforms is transforming how banks and insurance companies interact with their customers.

IT modernisation in insurance: Three things that will set you apart

True digitalisation requires real-time data access and agile feature development in core systems, says Deon Thomas, CEO of Eblocks Software.

iTOO inks partnership with Armata Cyber Security

The strategic alliance with Armata Cyber Security enables iTOO to audit a customer’s environment from the outset and provide recommendations to reduce cyber risks.

Insurtech firm Root appoints UK country manager

Alex Astengo will develop Cape Town-based Root’s UK presence, as it is in partnership discussions with insurers, retailers, banks and telcos.

Insurance companies weather the storm with threat alerts from AfriGIS

Weather data for insurance companies helps identify and mitigate risks of our changing climate, and aids in reducing fraudulent claims.

SA insurtech start-up Root forges first alliance in UK

The partnership comes after Cape Town-founded Root entered the UK in May − its first foray into global markets.

Insurtech firm signs up 100K policies via chatbot

More locals embrace AI-based chatbots to make queries and online purchases, says Cape Town-based rather.chat.

Hollard invests in insurtech start-up Simply

The Simply deal follows Hollard’s seed investments in insurtech market disruptors Naked and Dotsure.

Dynamic pricing a potential paradigm shift for insurers, customers alike

Insurers that implement dynamic pricing will use advanced technologies and sophisticated algorithms through AI and ML, says Ben Burger, commercial and new business executive at Alula Technologies.

Transporters support insurance policies with telematics

Owners of goods and other road users face significant liability and risk to life from non-compliant operators.