Agility & innovation – The name of the game
I am super proud of the COVER team for putting together another spectacular edition of COVER.
The golden thread through this edition is the clear proof that our industry is able to evolve, and fast, based on the needs of its clients and technological innovation.
Our main feature, “All things wheels”, showcases several amazing innovations, from Cross Country’s venture into “Adventure Lifestyle Coverage”, that even includes insuring hunting dogs, to Discovery’s vehicle value rating, and RTU’s continuous evolution to fit the changing public transport developments.
Our broker survey shows, amongst several other interesting developments, that brokers are responding to the digitisation drive and the need for a much more determined focus on risk management.
Cardinal’s well known tech whiz, Graham Harvey, unpacks the strategic integration technology in insurance, illustrating the agility of industry players to implement innovative solution.
Finally, advisors in the financial planning space are not to be left behind. One of the major changes in this area of our industry is the focus on behavioural finance and coaching, guiding clients to a healthier financial future.
Thanks also to all our knowledge sharers. We truly appreciate your time.
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Wishing you a fantastic month.
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Innovation Life Risk
- Keeping Pace: Adapting to Changing Customer Needs – Abdur-Rehman Mangera, Head of Group Benefits, Bryte Life
- Adapting Life Cover for the Modern Professional – Wimpie Mouton: CEO: PPS Life Solutions
- Rethinking life insurance for a changing world – Nic Smit, Product and Pricing Executive at Bidvest Life
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All Things Wheels
- Challenges, growth, and opportunities for brokers in the HCV market – Hilmar von Mansberg, Director, Ownsurance
- Exploring a Bright Future in Motor Body Repair – Juan Hanekom, SAMBRA
- Revving Up – Derek Landau, Technical Underwriting Manager, Bryte Specialist Motor
- The Evolving Landscape of Specialist Motor Insurance – Austin Mpandawana, Manager: Specialist Lines at Renasa
- The Impact of Telematics on driving behaviour, vehicle value, and insurance innovation – Tony Van Niekerk and Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure
- Innovations and strategies in Commercial Vehicle Insurance – Sid Beeton, Divisional Manager for Transport, and Nico Venter, Commercial Manager Cape Town, ONE insurance
- The evolution of public transport and mobility in South Africa – Mike Mgodeli, Managing Director of RTUSA, in conversation with Tony Van Niekerk
- Beyond Basic Cover – Nickita Bevan, a representative from Motor Plan Direct
- Addressing risks and market challenges of the wheels in Plant Insurance – Fergus McNamara, Director, FDM Engineering and Construction Insurance Underwriters
- Carpooling to cut costs and beat road congestion? – Marius Kemp, Head of Personal Underwriting, Santam
- Expanding the boundaries of niche insurance – Adventure, Classic Cars, and beyond – Ian Georgeson from Cross Country Insurance
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Short Term
- My Glass advanced digital tools slash time and headaches for insurance brokers – Gary Stieger, My Glass founder and MD
- Lessons, challenges, and solutions in wildfire risk management – Patrick Ryan, a wildfire practitioner and innovator at Vulcan Wildfire Management
- Navigating Political Risks in a Volatile World – Georgina Rees, Associate Director: International Terrorism, Aon Global Broking Centre (UK) and Simon Baker, Executive Head: Retail, Aon South Africa
- COVER Brokers Survey 2024 – An independent COVER survey
- Navigating the future: Key risks and strategic responses in 2025 – Spiros Fatouros, CEO of Marsh McLennan Africa and South Africa
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Financial Planning
- glu: Bringing mutuality to more South Africans – Michelle Jennings, Chief Executive, glu
- When security and flexibility meet for retirement planning – Martin Riekert, chief commercial officer at Momentum Investments
- Creating Value in Portfolios Leveraging Four Key Levers – Zamani Ngidi, Business Unit Manager for M&A and Cyber Solutions at Aon South Africa.
- A Shift towards client-centric solutions – Anton Eser, CIO of 10X Investments
- Anchored in advice – Danie van den Bergh, Head of Acquisitions: Momentum Advice
- 2024 best year on record for SA hedge fund industry – ASISA
- Gap Cover Mega Claims: Unpacking the Drivers – Martin Rimmer, CEO of Sirago Underwriting Managers
- The Financial Adviser’s guide to thriving in a digital-first world – Sibusiso Mbingo, Chief Information Officer, glu
- Investment strategies amidst South Africa’s growth challenges – Reza Hendrickse, Portfolio Manager at PPS Investments
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Technology
- The Digital Transformation of FSPs – A Conversation with FSPHub
- AI and innovation should be on top of South Africa’s budget priorities – Pieter Bensch, MD and Executive Vice President for Sage Africa & Middle East
- The Evolution of Data in the Insurance Industry -Graham Blunn, Director and Angus Black, Director, BarnOwl Data Solutions
- New Crypto Compliance rules – Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks
- Is DeepSeek the future of algorithmic trading? – Roger Eskinazi, Managing Partner at Tickmill
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Events
- iTOO Unconference 2025 – A Visual Journey of an Unforgettable Experience!
- Guidewire Insurance Forum 2025 Sandton South Africa – Executive summary by Tony van Niekerk, COVER
