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The impact of generation Z buying behavior on insurance brokers: adapting to technological, societal, and cultural changes

July 18, 2023

The impact of generation Z buying behavior on insurance brokers: adapting to technological, societal, and cultural changes July 18, 2019 The world is a fast-paced whirlwind of change and Generation…

Insurance is not a nice to have, but a need to have

November 22, 2022

Insurance is not a nice to have, but a need to have November 22nd 2022 Someone once said “…Insurance is not a nice to have, but a need to have…”.…

Health insurance – The underwriting cycle

December 14, 2021

Health Insurance – The Underwriting Cycle December 14th, 2021 Health care cost trends are not the only factor influencing the change in health insurance premiums. Competition, legislation, regulation, and difficulty…

When should one start saving for retirement?

April 1, 2021

When should one start saving for retirement? April 1, 2021 Delaying saving money for retirement is not uncommon as often other life costs seem more important (there is a wedding…

Africa … a continent of promise

November 30, 2020

Africa … a continent of promise November 30, 2020 The rebirth of Minet marks a historic milestone in the risk advisory industry as Minet prides itself on an extensive African…

FNB acknowledges improved standards in motor insurance

June 18, 2020

FNB acknowledges improved standards in motor insurance As published on themastonline.com on June 19th 2020 FIRST National Bank (FNB) says the innovative insurance offering it initiated last month is setting…

FNB rolls out short-term insurance solutions

May 14, 2020

FNB rolls out short-term insurance solutions As published on themastonline.com on May 13th 2020 FNB has started distributing short-term insurance solutions for retail and business customers as a way of…

Insurance Market Monitor #2 – The Construction Industry

April 16, 2020

Insurance Market Monitor #2 – The Construction Industry As published on Minet Group Thought Leadership Blogspot on April 16th 2020 With the situation so much in flux, new information, supply…

Newsflash (Zambia) – What you need to know about the coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 2, 2020

Newsflash (Zambia) – What you need to know about the coronavirus (COVID-19) As published by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Minet Zambia Please consult the following sources of information…

Insurance Market Monitor #1 – Business Interruption

March 28, 2020

Insurance Market Monitor #1 – Business Interruption As published on Minet Group Thought Leadership Blogspot on March 28th 2020 With the situation so much in flux, new information, supply and…

COVID-19 Pandemic – Minet Leadership Directive

March 9, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic – Minet Leadership Directive As shared by email to all Minet Employees on March 9th 2020 The coronavirus (COVID-19) that originated in Wuhan, China continues to evolve with cases…

Private sector growth critical to financing of National Development – MUTATI

November 15, 2017

Private sector growth critical to financing of National Development – MUTATI As published on the Smart Eagles Facebook page, by Chileshe Kandeta on November 15th 2017 MINISTER OF FINANCE FELIX MUTATI…

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As a skilled risk advisory expert, deeply rooted in the African continent, Minet enjoys a vast pool of expertise and solid industry knowledge through its employees across the region. Minet’s thought leadership articles are written by our very own employees, on subjects that are close to their heart and relate to the business we are in: Risk, Reinsurance, People.

The emerging risk!

September 26, 2023

The emerging risk! September 26, 2023 The world is at risk of losing generations into subsequent generations. The world is what it is because the ecosystem was created to be…

Leasing in Africa

September 19, 2023

Leasing in Africa September 19, 2023 Asset Leasing in Africa has gained popularity in recent years as an alternative to asset ownership. In short, Asset Leasing refers to the practice…

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be used to better retirement outcomes?

September 5, 2023

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be used to better retirement outcomes? September 5, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, better known as “AI”, has become a globally trending topic over the past few…

Professional indemnity insurance

August 29, 2023

Professional indemnity insurance August 29, 2023 The remedial compensation practice for (professional) mistakes made has been present even before the introduction of Professional Indemnity Insurance which came in place around…

How Corporate directors can protect themselves against liability risks during court litigation

August 22, 2023

How Corporate directors can protect themselves against liability risks during court litigation August 22nd, 2023 Under company laws, directors have a duty to make decisions aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies…

The current state and future outlook of environmental insurance in Africa

August 15, 2023

The current state and future outlook of environmental insurance in Africa August 15, 2023 In today’s world, businesses are increasingly concerned about their environmental impact due to regulations and growing…

The impact of generation Z buying behavior on insurance brokers: adapting to technological, societal, and cultural changes

July 18, 2023

How to decipher ambiguity in insurance

July 11, 2023

How to decipher ambiguity in insurance July 11, 2023 In a swimming gala, one is not allowed to mix swimming styles in a stroke. If one is participating in a…

AI and the future of insurance broking

June 27, 2023

AI and the future of insurance broking June 27, 2023 Is my job as an insurance broker safe from takeover by artificial intelligence? I am sure we have asked ourselves…

Persistence – a client manager’s lethal weapon!

June 13, 2023

Persistence – a client manager’s lethal weapon! May 8, 2023 The biblical story of the Bethsaida man by the pool is a true illustration of persistence. He never lost tenacity…

How to simplify catastrophic recovery through innovation

February 22, 2023

How to simplify catastrophic recovery through innovation February 21st, 2023 Increased uncertainty and rapidly evolving risk events, including the effects of global pandemics, supply chain disruptions, extreme weather events, geopolitical…

Our senior citizens need protection too

January 31, 2023

Our senior citizens need protection too January 31, 2023 October 2019 was a trying time for our family. An aunt was turning 80 years old, a major milestone for this…

Time for cooperatives and SACCOS to reap from risk advisory

January 10, 2023

Time for cooperatives and SACCOS to reap from risk advisory January 10th, 2023 There are over 14,000 registered Co-operatives and more than 22,000 Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies (SACCOs) in…

What we need to discover about life before we die

December 27, 2022

What we need to discover about life before we die December 27, 2022 Five years ago, if someone had told me to be grateful to people or things or circumstances…

Managing burnouts in the workplace – whose responsibility is it?

December 13, 2022

Managing burnouts in the workplace – whose responsibility is it? December 13th 2022 “Good morning, Madam HR” (Employee X). “Apologies, I can’t make it today “ ……gggg phone call ends.…

Insurance is not a nice to have, but a need to have

November 22, 2022

Insurance is not a nice to have, but a need to have November 22nd 2022 Someone once said “…Insurance is not a nice to have, but a need to have…”.…

Adopting the CEO mentality

October 13, 2022

Adopting the CEO mentality October 12, 2022 “There are many potential leaders out there who simply lack the self-belief and toolkit to begin their own journey to the top” (Nyimpini…

Where is the voice of the customer in your corporate decisions?

October 5, 2022

Where is the voice of the customer in your corporate decisions? October 5, 2022 This week, corporates and most business owners are going the extra mile to appreciate their customers…

Multinational companies – risks in abundance

September 13, 2022

Multinational companies – risks in abundance. September 13, 2022 For multinational companies, wherever they are based around the globe, navigating the global risk landscape is becoming anything but straightforward. Apart…

Minet Botswana launches a life division

September 6, 2022

Minet Botswana launches a life division. September 6th, 2022 In April 2022, Minet Botswana opened a Life Division which is currently being led by Boikgabo Passman with a team of…

The world as we not know it – The new normal

August 15, 2022

The world as we not know it – The New Normal August 15, 2022 They say a change is as good as a holiday. However, with the vast negative changes…

Introduction to central bank digital currencies (CBDC)

August 8, 2022

Introduction to central bank digital currencies (CBDC) August 8, 2022 What is a CBDC? A CBDC is a type of electronic money issued by a central bank, intended to serve…

The role of government, private sector, and insurance in fostering resilient agriculture

August 1, 2022

The role of government, private sector, and insurance in fostering resilient agriculture August 1, 2022 It is widely known that agriculture remains one of the most important economic sectors for…

Black swans, grey swans, and white swans

July 25, 2022

Black swans, grey swans, and white swans July 25, 2022 There are a lot of swans out there, in today’s world, which is filled with risks. And I’m not referring…

Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on Africa

July 18, 2022

Russia – Ukraine conflict and its impact on Africa July 18, 2022 Weakened by a pandemic that lasted more than two years, we are once again faced with catastrophic risk.…

The NFT market is growing rapidly, and so are the fraud risks

July 11, 2022

The NFT market is growing rapidly, and so are the fraud risks July 11, 2022 Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken digital markets by storm. These blockchain verified, one-of-a-kind ownership records…

Propelling the insurance industry forward

June 27, 2022

Propelling the insurance industry forward June 27, 2022 Insurance firms are summarily viewed as establishments meant to cancel or minimize the adverse consequences of unforeseen misfortunes and are expected to…

Secure a claim preparation cost extension before you regret it

March 22, 2022

Secure a claim preparation cost extension before you regret it March 22, 2022 Lerato, a contractor, won a big tender to install transformers in the rural areas of the Mountain…

A challenging time for the intermediaries and insurance markets

February 15, 2022

A challenging time for the intermediaries and insurance markets February 15, 2022 It has been a tough period for the insurance intermediaries and their clients. When the going gets tough,…

Company customer service digital platforms – as a customer, are you engaging with these platforms effectively?

February 8, 2022

Company customer service digital platforms – as a customer, are you engaging with these platforms effectively? February 8, 2022 In an attempt to reach clients without limitations – especially during…

Are retirement funds still relevant today or is there a better alternative?

February 1, 2022

Are retirement funds still relevant today or is there a better alternative? February 1, 2022 The concept of retirement funds may seem simple to many because one may view it…

Minet Kenya’s ISO 9001 2015 journey

January 25, 2022

Minet Kenya’s ISO 9001 2015 journey January 25, 2022 Our ISO 9001 2015 journey began almost 3 years ago with the introduction of Minet Kenya’s new strategic pillars. The Operational…

When health and wealth intertwine

January 18, 2022

When health and wealth intertwine January 18, 2022 In one of Robin Sharma’s writings, he referenced “…Ideas are worth nothing unless backed by application…”, and such is no exception when…

Creating a compliance awareness culture in the workplace

January 11, 2022

Creating a compliance awareness culture in the workplace January 11, 2022 Compliance Management awareness is a critical component that impacts any organization’s overall culture. The persisting success of every single…

Health insurance – The underwriting cycle

December 14, 2021

How to build a team of high performers

December 7, 2021

How to build a team of high performers December 06, 2021 Napoleon Bonaparte was not only a skilled army general. He was also the greatest military strategist of his time.…

Life is like a field of newly fallen snow: where you choose to walk, every step will show

November 23, 2021

Life is like a Field of newly fallen Snow: where you choose to walk, every Step will show November 15, 2021 I know you understand that companies that regularly upgrade…

Eye of the storm: an insurance perspective of climate change, its risks and Africa

November 23, 2021

Eye of the Storm: An Insurance Perspective of Climate Change, its Risks and Africa November 23, 2021 Deadly floods in Europe, hurricanes ravaging North America, the drying up of South…

Mental disorders

October 29, 2021

Mental disorders October 29, 2021 We have all at one point been in contact or are still in contact with someone suffering from a mental disorder. A state in which…

If you don’t know how to lose, you’ll never know how to win

October 5, 2021

If you don’t know how to lose, you’ll never know how to win October 5, 2021 A story is told about Juma Owino, employed as excavator driver by a construction…

The art of claims management by an insurance broker

September 28, 2021

The art of claims management by an insurance broker September 28, 2021 Timely and excellent claims management is the promise that every broker first sells to his or her prospects.…

The tenets of reinsurance

August 15, 2021

The tenets of reinsurance August 15, 2021 The basic tenets and concept of insurance are becoming matters of priority among many policy holders as more people become aware of the…

Monitoring and Evaluation – key drivers in 2021 and beyond

July 15, 2021

Monitoring and Evaluation – key drivers in 2021 and beyond July 15, 2021 Institutions around the globe are anchored on key strategies for them to prosper and grow in their…

Blockchain, cryptocurrency and insurance

June 15, 2021

Blockchain, cryptocurrency and insurance June 14, 2021 Show of hands, who has heard of Blockchain? I presume most of us, right? How about Cryptocurrencies aka “Cryptos”? Quite a few, I…

Important factors to consider when choosing an insurance consultant

June 8, 2021

Important factors to consider when choosing an insurance consultant June 8, 2021 Choosing an insurance consultant is one of the most difficult decisions a client must make. The role of…

Tax advantages of retirement funds

April 13, 2021

Tax advantages of retirement funds April 13, 2021 Most governments have set up schemes for the assistance of the senior citizens, generally of 60 years of age and above, belonging…

When should one start saving for retirement?

April 1, 2021

When should one start saving for retirement? April 1, 2021 Delaying saving money for retirement is not uncommon as often other life costs seem more important (there is a wedding…

Nothing significant has ever been accomplished without criticism

February 1, 2021

Nothing significant has ever been accomplished without criticism January 31, 2021 Ralph Waldo said; “whatever cause you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong.”…

Africa … a continent of promise

November 30, 2020

Africa … a continent of promise November 30, 2020 The rebirth of Minet marks a historic milestone in the risk advisory industry as Minet prides itself on an extensive African…

Who stands to Benefit under Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance?

November 10, 2020

Who stands to Benefit under Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance? November 10, 2020 A company’s articles of association delegate management of a company to its directors in order to take…

Telehealth – the benefits & risks

October 5, 2020

Telehealth – the Benefits & the Risks October 5, 2020 Telehealth is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies It allows for long-distance patient…

Impact of COVID-19 on voluntary pension schemes and investment vehicles

September 16, 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on voluntary pension schemes and investment vehicles September 16, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has raised serious concerns for everyone about retirement security, and even more so for…

COVID-19 and Business Interruption (BI) Insurance Claims

September 10, 2020

COVID-19 and Business Interruption (BI) Insurance Claims September 10, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic and the various measures to limit the disease’s spread have significantly disrupted economic activity in countries around…

COVID-19 & the Impact on Tourism

July 6, 2020

COVID-19 & the Impact on Tourism July 6, 2020 Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). The World Bank Tourism in Africa Report…

Human capital solutions for COVID-19

July 2, 2020

Human capital solutions for COVID-19 July 1, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought calamity around the world, affecting the daily human and business activities. As at the end of June…

Working from Home – a Curse or a Blessing in Disguise?

June 22, 2020

Working from Home – a Curse or a Blessing in Disguise? June 22, 2020 In an attempt to flatten the Covid-19 pandemic curve, governments have been forced to take severe…

The benefits of group retirement schemes

June 15, 2020

The Benefits of Group Retirement Schemes June 5, 2020 When reading the title of this article, three reasons to investigate the benefits of group retirement schemes immediately come to mind:…

Innovations in insurance companies: COVID-19

May 28, 2020

Innovations in insurance companies: COVID-19 May 28, 2020 The two world wars are thought of as the most significant events of the last century that permanently changed the world. Without…

Cyber insurance in the COVID-19 environment

May 20, 2020

Cyber insurance in the COVID-19 environment May 19, 2020 With the unprecedented global pandemic of COVID-19, companies are adapting to the new reality of social distancing and self-isolation, practices encouraged…

Being a cybersecurity champion for the company you work for

April 29, 2020

Being a cybersecurity champion for the company you work for April 29, 2020 Finally getting the hang of the work-from-home culture! By now, you should have a dedicated spot in…

While you stay at home, get your insurance contract terms on lockdown

April 27, 2020

While you stay at home, get your insurance contract terms on lockdown April 27, 2020 The past couple of months have presented us with the battle against COVID-19, a global…

COVID-19 & The future of life assurance and retirement benefits

April 23, 2020

COVID-19 & The future of life assurance and retirement benefits April 23, 2020 The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted the global economy. The progress of the disease and its economic…

COVID-19: The viral infection that will spread to your retirement fund benefits

March 23, 2020

COVID-19: The viral infection that will spread to your retirement fund benefits March 23, 2020 The year 2020 was envisioned to be a glorious one by many within our communities.…

Be Fully Covered on your Motor with Credit Shortfall add-on Cover

February 17, 2020

Be Fully Covered on Your Motor with Credit Shortfall Add-On Cover February 17, 2020 When you have worked hard for something, or more exclusively, for everything that you own, you…

Political Risk & Terrorism – How can Businesses cope?

November 28, 2019

Political Risk & Terrorism – How can Businesses cope? November 28, 2019 Following the annulment of the presidential election held on the 8th of August 2017 by the Supreme Court,…

The Phenomena of Cybercrime

November 18, 2019

The Phenomena of Cybercrime November 18, 2019 Cybercrime is an ongoing threat, which severely increased over the past few years. You might think that the only form of cybercrime you…

Your Insurance Products Demystified

October 15, 2019

Your Insurance Products Demystified October 15, 2019 In 1999, a rather resilient tabloid rumor returned American singer Jennifer Lopez to international headlines. It was reported that she had gone ahead…

You’ve got someone on the inside – a closer look into insurance brokerage

August 21, 2019

You’ve Got Someone On The Inside – A Closer Look Into Insurance Brokerage August 21, 2019 What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the…

The Smart Money Woman Finally Learns About Insurance

July 15, 2019

The Smart Money Woman Finally Learns About Insurance July 15, 2019 You may have come across a book by Arese Ugwu, The Smart money woman, and you may have found…

Drought looms in Namibia

July 15, 2019

Drought Looms in Namibia July 15, 2019 The Southern African Development Community will receive normal to below normal rainfall in the 2018-2019 farming season. Reports also say that Namibia will…

How to recognize and avoid phishing scams

July 15, 2019

How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams July 15, 2019 You receive an email from a trusted entity or your bank with a link to verify information. It looks real…

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