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Allocation to NPS slows down in June quarter

Anirudh Laskar *Withdrawal has happened from all sectors, across government and private firms *Due to covid‘s effect on firms and the desperation to conserve cash, the growth in the overall NPS sector has remained flat in terms of the number of investors Against the backdrop of widespread job losses and […]

Insurance

USDA to allow insurance providers to extend crop insurance deadlines

*Farmers with crop insurance questions or needs should continue to contact their insurance agents about conducting business remotely (by telephone or email). Written By: Forum News Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency has announced it will authorize Approved Insurance Providers to extend deadlines for premium and administrative […]

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Staff laud AIICO’s work from home initiative

Leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta Employees of AIICO Insurance Plc., have applauded the work from home initiative put in place by the firm. Commenting on the initiative, a member of staff, Oluseun Odubanjo, said: “We thank AIICO management for the privilege and concern expressed to its employees. […]

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China unveils plan for development of property-insurance sector

China’s top insurance regulator on Wednesday unveiled a three-year action plan to promote the high-quality development of the property-insurance industry. By 2022, China aims to forge a complete market system for the property-insurance sector, with the further enhancement of its service capabilities and financial strength, according to the document issued […]

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Online insurance product deluge from SA’s big banks

By Admire Moyo South Africa’s big four banks this week upped the ante in launching online insurance products amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This, as the banks have seen a massive decrease in consumers visiting branches amid the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed close to 9 000 lives in SA. Insurtech […]

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Why insurance needs RPA to stay competitive

Lawrence Smith *COVID-19 has added to the immense pressure insurance companies already faced. Robotic process automation can help. leave a comment and share While digital transformation has been top of mind for most organisations in South Africa and around the world, the global pandemic has made it an even more […]