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In the insurtech space we have seen a proliferation of exciting technology startups growing into fully-fledged global players, like Genasys Technologies, who recently attracted funding of approximately R274m for expansion.
We have also seen several amazing insurtech startups receiving big funding. You also have businesses like Inclusivity Solutions who are successfully braving the continent outside of South Africa.
Local insurers and international reinsurers are all putting their money where their mouths are, increasing international investor interests.
You can also join us at Insurtech2022, where we will unpack all the latest tech developments.
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Insurtech funding takes off.
Every now and then one should break the rules,
especially when we need to celebrate success.
That’s why I decided to put a photograph of people on our cover, only for the second time in our 34 year history. Since I was a child I have been fascinated by innovation, invention, science and science fiction. There is something special about imagining what could be. Staring into the blue sky and creating exciting possibilities. Most of the time it is just that, building castles in the sky, but sometimes those castles become reality.
In the insurtech space we have seen a proliferation of exciting technology startups growing into fully-fledged global players, like Genasys Technologies, who recently attracted funding of
approximately R274m for expansion.
We have also seen several amazing insurtech startups receiving big funding, for example like Naked (R165m), Pineapple (R80m), Click2Sure (unknown US funding), Ctrl (R34,5m) and a huge number of others. You also have businesses like Inclusivity Solutions who are successfully braving the continent outside of South Africa.
Local insurers and international reinsurers are
all putting their money where their mouths are, increasing international investor interests. You can also join us at Insurtech2022, where we will unpack all the latest tech developments. Exciting times!
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How it Works.
Investments
- The Art lies in recognising personal goals Henk Appelo, Liberty Investment Product Designer
- A strategy for uncertain times Reyneke van Wyk, Head of Stonehage Fleming Investment Management South Africa
- Planning beyond the money
Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult - Making sense of an ‘investment strategy’ Sonja Saunderson, chief investment officer at Momentum Investments
- Your strategy must evolve with a changing world? Anet Ahern, CEO at PSG Asset Management
- Alternative assets to beat market volatility Jacobus Brink, Head of Investments at Novare Holdings
How it Works.
Wheels
- Fleet insurance: Right way to start your year Jason Mellow, Head of MiWay Business Insurance
- Opportunities in value added products
Andries Labuschagne, the MD of InsureAfrica - Lockdown driving – We learnt & adapted Annelie Retief – Head of Dialdirect Insurance
- Life after lockdown for motor insurers? Wynand van Vuuren, Client experience partner, King Price
- What’s influencing the motor insurance market in 2022? Jon-Jon Smit, Executive Head: Sales and Marketing, CIB
- The road ahead Darryl Grater, Discovery Insure’s Executive Head of Distribution
- E-Hailing, a fast expanding line of insurance Mike Mgodeli, Managing Director at Renasa Taxi Underwriting Managers or RTUSA
- 4X4 – A South African way of life Ian Georgeson, Cross Country Insurance Consultants.
- HCV Insurance – Not for the faint hearted Abrie Olivier, Managing Director, VAPs Insurance as well as Tyler Botha, Head of Claims, HCV
How it Works.
Financial Planning
- New leadership to transform the actuarial profession Tjaart Esterhuyse, the new President of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA)
- NHI – more questions than answers Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer, Bonitas Medical Fund
- Life insurance sector: Opportunities for 2022 and beyond? Schalk Malan, CEO at BrightRock
- Life insurers paid 99.3% of claims Hennie de Villiers, Deputy chair: Life and Risk Board Committee, Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA)
- Human touch remains king in post-COVID wealth management Lizè Visser, Head: Distribution at Nedbank Wealth Management
How it Works.
Short term
- Advice is the new competitive advantage Andrew Coutts, Executive Head, Intermediated Business at Santam
- Aon 2021 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report Aon
- Responsiveness to changes in the construction and engineering sector is keyLaunch
New National Assurance Company (NNAC) - Insurance risks on top of the 2022 business agenda Nicholas Francis, Chief Marketing Officer, Bryte
- The complexities of modern day underwriting Sujeeth Bishoon, executive and chief underwriting officer at Constantia Insurance Company
How it Works.
Risk Management
- Companies must adopt climate change reporting standards or potentially lose trillions in funding Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO of the Southern African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA)
- The next wave of ransomware in 2022 Edwin Weijdema, Global Technologist, Veeam
- Economic Slowdown or Slow Recovery a Top Threat in SSA Tony Webster from Aon’s Commercial Risk Solutions Division
How it Works.
Technology
- Hard Tech – Soft Touch Tavio Roxo of Owls Software
- Digital Transformation and the Role of AI Archana Arakkal, Machine Learning Engineer at Synthesis
- The biggest fintech trends changing the face of payments in emerging markets Mark Dankworth, President Business Development Africa at Ukheshe
- Big projects need big cooperation.
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We’ve put together a fine team of engineers, designers, product managers, and marketers to help you launch the best website or app we possibly can. We’re always growing and improving with every hire.
Looking to join a forward-thinking team of creators?