Geospatial data helps manage natural hazards, climate change threats

Mitigating the increasing effects of climate change has become a top priority for South African insurers who have collectively paid billions of rands in related damages over the past five to 10 years. By Zelda Els, technical specialist at Santam The increasing...

Software escrow could give SA fintech developers an edge

In large corporations, digital transformation is impacting every customer touchpoint, yet this rapid innovation for operational advancement could be what exposes them to operational risk. The uptake of bespoke third-party software solutions is essential to enable...

How SMEs can set their defences against today’s cyber threats

What is the most dangerous trait of a cyberattack? Some use complex social manipulation to spear phish individuals. Others deploy weaponised artificial intelligence (AI) and sophisticated malware programmes to gain access and create chaos. By Hans-Peter Bauer, senior...

Are you covered for Email interception fraud?

Email interception fraud is on the rise and takes the form of criminals stealing information such as email usernames and passwords. It enables the fraudster to gain access to your business email accounts allowing them to impersonate you and the business. It provides...

Insurance companies weather the storm with threat alerts

Customers only engage with insurance companies during the claims process when something has been damaged – whether a home, a vehicle, or a business. And that’s where weather intelligence can improve and enhance the customer experience, while saving...