It’s time to be agile

It’s time to be agile

The ability to spot opportunity in any situation requires flexibility and a comprehension of what remains in your control even in uncertain times. What the Covid-19 pandemic has presented us with is a chance at redefining. It is clear now that we can never go back to who we were, so, while cooped up in our houses, away from the daily noise and dist...

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Cybercrime set to become the biggest risk to corporate stability

Cybercrime set to become the biggest risk to corporate stability

 The most common theft in the 21st century is no longer cash in transit, diamonds, rhino horn or luxury vehicles. It's data. Corporate data containing vital strategy plans and business secrets; personal data that lets hackers access your bank accounts; information tracking your movements; or data that hackers can encrypt and hold to ransom. Cy...

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Requirements for Continuous Professional Development

Requirements for Continuous Professional Development

All professional members are expected to submit their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours by deadline day, May 31. Members are encouraged to take advantage of our elearning platform. The Institute has also introduced virtual training sessions which are also CPD accredited. Together, these can go a long way in assisting members to be up ...

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Is technology taking away key experience in learning?

Is technology taking away key experience in learning?

The new world order revolves around technology. We would be doing ourselves an injustice, as professionals, if we assumed we would be unaffected, we would also be doing an injustice to those who consume our services at whatever level. Learning, relearning and unlearning, therefore, like American futurist Alvin Toffler once said, is what will set us...

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The South African insurance industry has the potential to develop products to insure the uninsured

The South African insurance industry has the potential to develop products to insure the uninsured

Historically insurance in South Africa has been viewed as something only the privileged can afford. Products developed within the sector and sold to the public have for too long been blanket solutions in a country and continent where one size doesn't fit all. Sadly, in so doing, many were left by the wayside without any solution on how to protect t...

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The digitisation of the insurance industry

The digitisation of the insurance industry

In our digital world, cellular phones have become extensions to our arms and technology is as vital as air to survive. In our individual spaces as we navigate the digital world, we have to accept we can no longer live without technology. Why should this be any different for businesses? If consumers have found convenience in a cellular telephone, su...

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