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Volatility Isn’t Going Anywhere – But Smart UMAs Can Still Win

21 May 2025 | Werner Badenhorst | Industry Insight

How South African insurance leaders can navigate uncertainty and find opportunity in a changing market. If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s this: calm seas are the exception, not…

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AI: The Double-Edged Sword Every South African UMA Needs to Understand

8 April 2025 | Werner Badenhorst | Industry Insight

How generative AI is changing the cyber risk game and what smart UMAs should be doing about it. AI Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here. There’s a lot of noise about artificial intelligence (AI) ri…

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Solar Surge: What South Africa’s Growing Love Affair with Solar Means for UMAs

25 March 2025 | Werner Badenhorst | Industry Insight

Why every rooftop panel is changing the risk landscape — and what underwriting teams should be thinking about. Load Shedding Might Be Easing — But The Solar Boom Is Just Getting Started In a c…

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What Is Facultative Reinsurance?

30 July 2024 | Werner Badenhorst | Industry Insight

Facultative reinsurance is a vital tool in the risk management arsenal of any insurer. Its ability to provide customised coverage for individual risks makes it an essential component of a well-round…

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Understanding Treaty Reinsurance: A Guide for South African Insurers

8 May 2024 | Werner Badenhorst | Industry Insight

Understanding treaty reinsurance is essential for navigating the complex insurance landscape, as it provides stability and support to companies. Reinsurance acts as a backbone in this sector, with t…

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