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Dineo calls for Reassessment of Reinsurance Structuring and Wording

The recent tropical cyclone, Dineo, which hit several southern African countries in February 2017 has significant impact on insurance and reinsurance financial results for 2017, and also most likely, 2018. Dineo is likely to have the greatest insurance loss impact in Mozambique, with moderate impact in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The cyclone is also […]

Next Generation Insurance Broking from Maksure!

Since inception, Maksure has upheld a philosophy which has sustained a new perspective in insurance. We believe that insurance broking transcends beyond mere intermediation between insurance companies and customers. By way of our technical expertise, supported by start-of-the-art insurance technology imported from around the globe, we give an exclusive touch in the purchasing and claiming […]

Maksure Launches an Internship Programme

Maksure Risk Solutions, a global independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker with African roots has launched an internship programme aimed at attracting bright and talented school and university graduates to begin a rewarding career in the insurance market. The internship will attract candidates from various African countries with interest in positions which include insurance and […]

Insurance & Reinsurance Broker in South Africa

Maksure Risk Solutions is a global independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker with African roots based in Gauteng, South Africa. We provide innovative and tailor-made risk solutions in personal and business insurance as well as reinsurance solutions geared towards capital management and strengthening our client�s balance sheet. Our direct insurance broking division is fully resourced […]

Cyber-attacks, a war to fight

South Africa has not been immune to the risk of cybercrime: it is estimated that in 2014, cybercrime cost South African companies around R5.8 billion. Furthermore, on average it takes 200 days for a South African organisation to identify an online security breach. Likewise, individuals have also been impacted: eighty four per cent of South […]

Cell Captive, a perfect vehicle for Bancassurance

The demand of third party cell captives by banks and some micro lending institutions is on a steady rise across the globe. The banks are utilising cell captives as vehicles to capture profitable lines of business that are best suited to be distributed by banks. Cell captives allow the bank to earn three types of […]

Demand for Political Violence Insurance on the rises

The demand for Political Violence, Sabotage and Terrorism insurance has been on a steady increase recently in different parts of the African continent. The increase in the demand is reinforced by the ongoing political activities and uncertainties. Examples of activities such as the Westgate, Kenya incidence, Gambia and DRC violence in protest of the proposed […]

Global Insurance: Vast Potential

“Companies that want to lead the way in the insurance industry need to relook at their strategy and cost effective business models, flexibility of their portfolios and innovation in value adding products. Emerging Markets, including Africa, are receiving increased attention as future industry investment destinations” – Malcolm Rapson, Insurance Sector Leader The global insurance market […]

Maksure gets Regulatory Nod to write Life Insurance Business

Maksure Risk Solutions, a global independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker with African roots wake up to exciting news on the 15th of September 2015 when the South African regulatory body FSB approved their license to write life insurance business. This development comes at a time when the business has enjoyed exceptional growth into various […]