Looking at the value of agriculture to the GPD of African countries, the number varies from 4% to more than 40%, with many countries relying on agriculture for at least one-third of their GPD.  No wonder that governments are keen to develop protection programmes for this vital sector.  But how does agriculture insurance function and what are the typical claims experienced across the continent ..read more

Trailer of episode 2 - Part 2 ..read more

Trailer of episode 2 - Part 1 ..read more

On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries and an estimated US$15 billion in property damage. The blast also left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.   In this podcast, we look back at the terrible events in Beirut and ask how the insurance market reacted and helped people to recover ..read more

On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries and an estimated US$15 billion in property damage. The blast also left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.   In this podcast, we look back at the terrible events in Beirut and ask how the insurance market reacted and helped people to recover ..read more

On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries and an estimated US$15 billion in property damage. The blast also left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.   In this podcast, we look back at the terrible events in Beirut and ask how the insurance market reacted and helped people to recover ..read more

On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries and an estimated US$15 billion in property damage. The blast also left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.   In this podcast, we look back at the terrible events in Beirut and ask how the insurance market reacted and helped people to recover ..read more

On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries and an estimated US$15 billion in property damage. The blast also left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.   In this podcast, we look back at the terrible events in Beirut and ask how the insurance market reacted and helped people to recover ..read more

On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries and an estimated US$15 billion in property damage. The blast also left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.   In this podcast, we look back at the terrible events in Beirut and ask how the insurance market reacted and helped people to recover ..read more

Can technology and innovation be harnessed to drive gender equality in Africa? In celebration of International Women’s Day , we've got a special edition of Insurance Matters on how technology can be a great enabler for women. We’ll also take a look at the rise of podcasting, and how it’s allowing more women on the continent to find their voice ..read more