Insurance news wrap-up for the week ending 21 June 2019

At CN&CO we love to be informed about the insurance industry – with so much happening it can be easy to miss a story! So make sure you get the weekly recap of the main stories from this week that you may have missed.

AIE 2019: HOT topics up for discussion at this years event

With just over two months to go before the 2019 African Insurance Exchange at Sun City, the hosts (the Insurance Institute of South Africa and the South African Insurance Association) have confirmed a host of top-notch local and international speakers, facilitators and panellists. With a range of plenary and breakaway sessions, delegates will be spoilt for choice on which events to attend! Read the latest update: Heavy hitters set to attend #AIE2019.

If you haven’t yet booked your spot for the AIE Conference, you can do so here:

• For individual bookings – click here
• For group or shared room bookings, please contact africaninsuranceexchange@gmail.com

COVER Magazine

• FMI named KZN’s Top Financial Services Business for a second year running
  Life insurer FMI has been named as the Top Business in the Financial Services sector for the 2nd year at the KZN Top Business Awards ceremony. The awards celebrate local brands that have grown within the KZN community and contribute to the province’s continued success. Read more
• Travel insurance, not a one-size-fits-all solution
  Christelle Colman, Managing Director of Elite Risk Acceptances shares her travel insurance cover checklist, highlighting some important considerations that should be included in a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Read more

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FA news

• One size has never fitted all
  A lot has changed over the years and the future of employee benefits will likely incorporate different levels of product flexibility for different needs. Read more
• A fresh approach
  Take all that you thought you knew about an effective retirement model…put it in a box…and pack it away. The South African financial services industry needs to be innovative when it comes to solving the retirement savings challenge within the South African context. Read more

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FIA Week@AGLANCE

• Drones: A view of the lay of the land
  In early May, South Africa saw its first ever licenced crop-spraying drone take to the skies in KwaZulu-Natal. It was a landmark moment, with big implications. Read more
• What is the future of car insurance?
  With the Fourth Industrial Revolution upon us, the automotive industry is set to evolve faster than ever and many insurers are worried about what the arrival of these technological changes actually mean for the market. Read more

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News from our partners…

Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA)

• AIO conference: You’ve seen the pics, now watch the videos!
  T he 46th African Insurance Organisation congress and general assembly (#AIO2019) took place at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg from 8 to 13 June 2019. CN&CO was proud to form part of the local organising committee, which put on a spectacular conference for 1000+ delegates from 60 countries. Read more

Europcar

• Europcar is looking for a new Brand Manager
  At CN&CO we have the opportunity to work with diverse and interesting brands, teams and people. One of our partners that we are currently working with is Europcar, a leader in the South African car rental market. We are assisting them with elements of their marketing strategy. Europcar also supported the recent AIO conference and will be at the upcoming AIE conference in July. Read more