Africa Insurance Magazine

New edition alert: AIM Q3 editorial

We are thrilled to announce that the AIM Q3 editorial will be coming out this August and we are still accepting articles and advertorials

Our mission is to connect, inform, and empower the financial services and risk management community. We are committed to amplifying African insurance stories, showcasing thought leadership, and providing a platform for industry transformation

With a strong focus on driving conversations around (re)insurance, risk management, insurtech, regulation, and market trends across Africa, our dedication to high-quality industry coverage, research insights, and expert analysis is unmatched.

For the past 3 years we have evolved to offer enhanced editorial features highlighting key voices and executive perspectives across the region and broader event coverage, specialized reports, and media partnerships

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to serve as your primary source for African insurance news, perspectives, and developments

Do check out the new AIM website: www.aimpublications.co.zw

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Africa needs an insurance renaissance to drive resilience

Mr. Trevor Manuel, the former South African Finance Minister delivered a keynote address this morning at the and his address called on Africa’s insurance industry to lead a new era of resilience, innovation, and inclusion

Speaking to the industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders gathered for , Mr. Manuel said the continent stands at a pivotal moment where insurance can move from being a safety net to becoming a driver of economic growth

"We cannot insure our way out of poverty, but we can insure our way into prosperity." This requires an Insurance Renaissance; one that puts the customer first, embraces technology, and confronts the risks of our time head-on."

Call to action

Mr. Manuel challenged the industry to think beyond traditional products and to partner with government on national development goals. He pointed to insurance’s potential in funding green energy, supporting small business, and protecting livelihoods against climate shocks.

"Let be remembered as the year we stopped talking about potential and started delivering on it."

: the insurance renaissance: rebirth, reinvent and redefine

The African Insurance Exchange 2026 officially opened today with CEO Thokozile Mahlangu delivering powerful welcome remarks centered on renewal, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s insurance sector

Addressing delegates from across Africa and beyond, Thokozile described as more than just a conference but a platform for innovation, growth and fostering meaningful collaborations driving resilience, and sustainable development

"Welcome to AIE2026. This year we gather not just to talk about insurance, but to ignite an Insurance Renaissance," Thokozile Mahlangu, CEO, Insurance Institute of South Africa

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Celebrating Excellence in Financial Services Education! 🎓✨

The future of African insurance and financial services is in exceptionally capable hands. Africa Insurance Magazine was honored to serve as an official media partner for the recent Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS) graduation ceremony!

It was an inspiring event celebrating the dedication, resilience, and success of the next generation of industry leaders. As these brilliant graduates step forward to innovate, elevate standards, and shape the financial landscape across the continent, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of them.

To the Class of 2025/2026: May your journey be marked by continuous growth, impact, and excellence across the world.

Special thanks to the GIFS team and leadership for putting together an outstanding event and for their commitment to nurturing top-tier industry talent.

Risk is certain, financial recovery shouldn't be left to chance

Every organisation plans for growth. Few spend enough time planning for interruption,

A power surge,

A fire,

A vehicle accident,

They say, “the unexpected rarely arrives at a convenient time. Business resilience is not built by predicting every risk. It is built by preparing for them. Insurance plays an important role in protecting cash flow, preserving assets, supporting business continuity, and giving organisations the confidence to recover.”

Prepared organisations don't avoid every challenge. They recover faster when challenges arise. Preparation is not pessimism. It is responsible leadership.

Great news: look out for the new edition of the Africa Insurance Magazine to be published soon after the African Insurance Exchange co-hosted by the Insurance Institute of Africa and The South African Insurance Association LIVE at Sun City from the 26th to the 28th of July 2026.

Trust is earned long before a claim is made

“Insurers that rebuild trust through transparency, accessibility, and ecosystems built around real lives, not just systems and products, will be the ones that remain relevant in a constantly evolving insurance landscape,” Lindah Mariwande, General Manager, Old Mutual ZW Life Assurance Company

Insurance is often described as a promise,

Promises, however, only have value when they are understood and honored. Across many African markets, one of the insurance industry's greatest challenges is not awareness, it is confidence,

People want clarity. They want transparency. Most importantly, they want to know that if the unexpected happens, they will have a trusted partner beside them,

Building that confidence begins long before a claim is submitted. It starts with clear communication, honest advice, realistic expectations, and helping customers understand what they are buying. When customers understand their cover, they make better financial decisions. When insurers communicate openly, trust grows.

As highlighted by Lindah at the 2026 Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe annual winter school, insurance should never feel complicated. It should give people confidence to protect what they have worked hard to build and insurers should co-create products around real life experiences.

Let’s discuss: what do you believe is the most effective way for insurers to strengthen public trust in the evolving African insurance industry? The Africa Insurance Magazine Q2 editorial is centered on this and article submissions are open for the August editorial.

Good news: the IIZ Winter School Proceedings Report will be published in the next post.