Insurance underwriting
Insurance underwriting August 27, 2024 The central part of the insurance business is underwriting. Underwriting is a process, by which an insurer decides whether to accept a proposed risk or…
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Reinsurance…don’t put all eggs in one basket
Reinsurance…don’t put all eggs in one basket February 20, 2024 A layman would understand reinsurance as “. . . insurance for an insurer.” Insurance people define reinsurance as the transfer…
Read More How to craft an effective business continuity plan
How to craft an effective business continuity plan October 16, 2023 There is a fairytale that I heard in my first economics class about three sailors who were stranded on…
Read More Minet donates K11m to Freddy survivors
Minet donates K11m to Freddy survivors As published by the Daily Times (Malawi) on August 17th, 2023 Insurance brokerage firm, Minet, has donated K11 million to the Malawi Red Cross…
Read More How to decipher ambiguity in insurance
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…
Read More Persistence – a client manager’s lethal weapon!
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…
Read More Minet Malawi rates 2022 as mixed
Minet Malawi rates 2022 as mixed As published on times.mw on January 23rd, 2023 Local insurance broker, Minet Malawi, has said the insurance industry remained volatile during the greater part…
Read More What we need to discover about life before we die
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…
Read More Managing burnouts in the workplace – whose responsibility is it?
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.…
Read More Insurers challenged on innovation, efficiency
Insurers challenged on innovation, efficiency As published in The Daily Times Malawi, on November 28th, 2022 Insurance companies in the country have been urged to move with the changing world…
Read More Minet celebrates 75-year legacy
Minet celebrates 75-year legacy As published on times.mw on November 8th 2022 Insurance broker, Minet Malawi, is this month celebrating milestones during the 75 years it has been in business.…
Read More Minet celebrates 75-year legacy
Minet celebrates 75-year legacy As published by the Daily Times Malawi on November 8th 2022 Insurance broker, Minet Malawi, is this month celebrating milestones during the 75 years it has…
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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.
Insurance broking amidst advancements in Artificial Intelligence
Insurance broking amidst advancements in Artificial Intelligence October 08, 2024 I decided to do a follow-up article on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and insurance broking following the massive advancements in Generative…
Read More Why personal accident insurance provides a safety net for individuals, households, and businesses in uncertain times
Why personal accident insurance provides a safety net for individuals, households, and businesses in uncertain times September 24, 2024 This year has seen an upsurge in road traffic accidents, with…
Read More Walking the Talk: How corporates can tackle plastic pollution for a sustainable future
Walking the Talk: How corporates can tackle plastic pollution for a sustainable future September 17th, 2024 Humanity currently faces a triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and…
Read More Insurance underwriting
Insurance underwriting August 27, 2024 The central part of the insurance business is underwriting. Underwriting is a process, by which an insurer decides whether to accept a proposed risk or…
Read More Financial literacy, a modern necessity
Financial literacy, a modern necessity August 20, 2024 In today’s world, where more than 70% of workers live from paycheck to paycheck, many puzzling questions are being asked. Questions like:…
Read More Would Florence Nightingale approve your risk management strategy?
Would Florence Nightingale approve your risk management strategy? August 13, 2024 In the shadow of death, where the sick outnumbered the swords, a beacon of hope emerged: Florence Nightingale (1820–1910),…
Read More Inspiring inclusivity is a sure pathway to accelerating progress
Inspiring inclusivity is a sure pathway to accelerating progress August 6, 2024 In the Kenyan cultural fabric, women are revered as homemakers whose decisions define the future of their family’s…
Read More Inspiring Inclusivity is a Sure Pathway to Accelerating Progress
Inspiring Inclusivity is a Sure Pathway to Accelerating Progress May 07, 2024 In the Kenyan cultural fabric, women are revered as homemakers whose decisions define the future of their family’s…
Read More Insurance underwriting
Insurance underwriting April 16, 2024 The central part of the insurance business is underwriting. Underwriting is a process, by which an insurer decides whether to accept a proposed risk or…
Read More Benefits of Insurance for Companies
Benefits of Insurance for Companies April 02, 2024 Benefits of Insurance for Companies: 1. Risk Management: Insurance helps companies manage and mitigate risks, protecting them from financial losses due to…
Read More Harnessing insurance to forge common ground in human-wildlife conflict resolution
Harnessing insurance to forge common ground in human-wildlife conflict resolution March 19, 2024 Addressing human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has been a problem in Kenya for years and has posed a significant…
Read More Insurtech a game changer in the MSME insurance broking environment
Insurtech a game changer in the MSME insurance broking environment March 05, 2024 Uganda’s economy, just like many other African countries, is majorly driven by the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized…
Read More Reinsurance…don’t put all eggs in one basket
Reinsurance…don’t put all eggs in one basket February 20, 2024 A layman would understand reinsurance as “. . . insurance for an insurer.” Insurance people define reinsurance as the transfer…
Read More Emotional intelligence for accelerating workplace performance
Emotional Intelligence for Accelerating Workplace Performance February 13th, 2024 With the growing mental health burden where 1 person in 5 suffers mental illness, 1 person dies of suicide every 40…
Read More Disruptive thinking: our ancestral heritage
Disruptive thinking: our ancestral heritage February 6, 2024 In the heart of Africa, where the rhythm of the savannah echoed with laughter, a tribal elder gathered the community and said,…
Read More Ranking Botswana Pensions against the Rest of the World
Ranking Botswana Pensions against the Rest of the World January 29th, 2024 This is the first of a series of articles on pensions in Botswana. October 2023 saw the 15th…
Read More Protecting customer data in the insurance industry – embracing data protection laws
Protecting customer data in the insurance industry – embracing data protection laws December 5th, 2023 Being a Compliance Officer in the insurance industry, I have concerns regarding how the Data…
Read More Cyber risks insurance policy
Cyber risks insurance policy November 14, 2023 Many organizations nowadays rely on technology to manufacture goods and deliver services to their clients. Technology is efficient and cost effective, hence the…
Read More How to craft an effective business continuity plan
How to craft an effective business continuity plan October 16, 2023 There is a fairytale that I heard in my first economics class about three sailors who were stranded on…
Read More The emerging risk!
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…
Read More Leasing in Africa
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…
Read More How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be used to better retirement outcomes?
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…
Read More Professional indemnity insurance
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…
Read More How Corporate directors can protect themselves against liability risks during court litigation
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…
Read More The current state and future outlook of environmental insurance in Africa
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…
Read More The impact of generation Z buying behavior on insurance brokers: adapting to technological, societal, and cultural changes
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…
Read More How to decipher ambiguity in insurance
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…
Read More AI and the future of insurance broking
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…
Read More Persistence – a client manager’s lethal weapon!
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…
Read More How to simplify catastrophic recovery through innovation
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…
Read More Our senior citizens need protection too
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…
Read More Time for cooperatives and SACCOS to reap from risk advisory
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…
Read More What we need to discover about life before we die
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…
Read More Managing burnouts in the workplace – whose responsibility is it?
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.…
Read More Insurance is not a nice to have, but a need to have
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…”.…
Read More Adopting the CEO mentality
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…
Read More Where is the voice of the customer in your corporate decisions?
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…
Read More Multinational companies – risks in abundance
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…
Read More Minet Botswana launches a life division
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…
Read More The world as we not know it – The new normal
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…
Read More Introduction to central bank digital currencies (CBDC)
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…
Read More The role of government, private sector, and insurance in fostering resilient agriculture
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…
Read More Black swans, grey swans, and white swans
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…
Read More Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on Africa
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.…
Read More The NFT market is growing rapidly, and so are the fraud risks
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…
Read More Propelling the insurance industry forward
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…
Read More Secure a claim preparation cost extension before you regret it
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…
Read More A challenging time for the intermediaries and insurance markets
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,…
Read More Company customer service digital platforms – as a customer, are you engaging with these platforms effectively?
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…
Read More Are retirement funds still relevant today or is there a better alternative?
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…
Read More Minet Kenya’s ISO 9001 2015 journey
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…
Read More When health and wealth intertwine
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…
Read More Creating a compliance awareness culture in the workplace
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…
Read More Health insurance – The underwriting cycle
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…
Read More How to build a team of high performers
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.…
Read More Life is like a field of newly fallen snow: where you choose to walk, every step will show
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…
Read More Eye of the storm: an insurance perspective of climate change, its risks and Africa
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…
Read More Mental disorders
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…
Read More If you don’t know how to lose, you’ll never know how to win
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…
Read More The art of claims management by an insurance broker
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.…
Read More The tenets of reinsurance
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…
Read More Monitoring and Evaluation – key drivers in 2021 and beyond
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…
Read More Blockchain, cryptocurrency and insurance
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…
Read More Important factors to consider when choosing an insurance consultant
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…
Read More Tax advantages of retirement funds
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…
Read More When should one start saving for retirement?
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…
Read More Nothing significant has ever been accomplished without criticism
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.”…
Read More Africa … a continent of promise
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…
Read More Who stands to Benefit under Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance?
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…
Read More Telehealth – the benefits & risks
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…
Read More Impact of COVID-19 on voluntary pension schemes and investment vehicles
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…
Read More COVID-19 and Business Interruption (BI) Insurance Claims
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…
Read More COVID-19 & the Impact on Tourism
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…
Read More Human capital solutions for COVID-19
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…
Read More Working from Home – a Curse or a Blessing in Disguise?
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…
Read More The benefits of group retirement schemes
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:…
Read More Innovations in insurance companies: COVID-19
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…
Read More Cyber insurance in the COVID-19 environment
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…
Read More Being a cybersecurity champion for the company you work for
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…
Read More While you stay at home, get your insurance contract terms on lockdown
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…
Read More COVID-19 & The future of life assurance and retirement benefits
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…
Read More COVID-19: The viral infection that will spread to your retirement fund benefits
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.…
Read More Be Fully Covered on your Motor with Credit Shortfall add-on Cover
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…
Read More Political Risk & Terrorism – How can Businesses cope?
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,…
Read More The Phenomena of Cybercrime
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…
Read More Your Insurance Products Demystified
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…
Read More You’ve got someone on the inside – a closer look into insurance brokerage
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…
Read More The Smart Money Woman Finally Learns About Insurance
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…
Read More Drought looms in Namibia
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…
Read More How to recognize and avoid phishing scams
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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