The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) is delighted to partner with the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (NDSI), in collaboration with the Africa Insurance Organisation (AIO), to host the Africa Sustainable Insurance Summit (ASIS) 2026. Taking place from 4–6 February 2026 at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town, the Summit marks a significant gathering for Africa’s insurance sector.

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), together with municipalities, industry bodies, insurers, financial institutions, fire protection organisations and civil society, has launched the Safe Solar PV & Storage Campaign, a national initiative promoting safe, compliant and insurable residential solar installations. The national awareness drive supports both new and existing residential solar PV customers to ensure their systems are safe, legally registered, compliant with standards and insurable.
As household solar adoption continues to grow in response to energy security and sustainability needs, the campaign provides clear, practical guidance to homeowners with solar PV and battery storage systems typically below 30 kWp.

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), with the support of its members, has successfully delivered the 21st edition of its consumer education initiatives, reinforcing the insurance industry’s collective commitment to financial inclusion and small business resilience.
Through the SAIA Consumer Education Fund, funded by members, SAIA continues to advance programmes that strengthen understanding of non-life insurance, promote effective risk management, and build confidence among consumers and small business owners when engaging with insurers.

The South African Association of Engineering Insurers (SAAEI), a division of the South African Insurance Association (SAIA), hosted its annual two-day conference at the Irene Country Lodge from 6 to 7 November 2025, bringing together insurers, underwriters, reinsurers, brokers, engineers, and other key industry stakeholders. The gathering served as a valuable platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, with discussions centred on how the engineering insurance sector can adapt to the evolving challenges of today’s construction and risk landscape.

South Africa is beginning its transition toward New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered cars, reflecting a global move toward cleaner transport. While adoption remains modest, government policies, infrastructure investment, and growing consumer awareness are setting the stage for broader uptake.