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...

Even in unprecedented times, the onus for our individual career development rests on us. We cannot hold anyone at ransom for how fast or slowly we get to climb the corporate ladder. Those of us with a vision, goal and a plan often get there faster than others because we utilise all the tools at our disposal to this end. Continuing Professional Deve...

 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...

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 ...

In days gone by it was easy for job seekers without any financial education to enter the insurance industry. The nature of the job would sift the passionate from the rest and the industry, through various tools and instruments, would groom those who remained to climb up its ranks and make a name for themselves. This was at a time when the local ind...

 Professional members of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) still need to submit their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours on May 31. CPD is a means of staying up to date with market activity, changes in legislation and practice, changes in areas of specialization, or simply to study further in fields related to your ma...