SAIA Launches 2025 Consumer Education Report

The 52nd Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), held in Cairo, Egypt, from 5 to 9 June, brought together insurance leaders, regulators, policymakers and industry stakeholders from across the continent to discuss the future of insurance in Africa.

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SAIA Participation in the National NEV Technical Committee

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) participates in the National New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Technical Committee, which addresses emerging road-safety risks associated with electric vehicles (EVs) and assessing South Africa’s preparedness to manage post-crash incidents involving NEVs.

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Navigating Change: Key Takeaways from the FSCA Industry Conference 2026

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Industry Conference, held on 18–19 March 2026, brought together regulators, industry leaders and global experts to engage on the evolving landscape of financial sector regulation. The discussions reflected a sector in transition shaped by regulatory reform, rapid technological advancement and increasing expectations around customer outcomes and sustainability.

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Closing the Regulatory Gap: Islamic Insurance and the Path to Reform

South Africa’s Islamic finance sector has evolved steadily over the past few decades, expanding beyond niche banking products into a broader ecosystem that includes asset management and insurance solutions. Islamic insurance, commonly referred to as Takaful, has emerged as an important part of this landscape, offering risk protection aligned with Shari’ah principles and appealing not only to faith-based consumers but also to a growing market seeking ethical and socially conscious financial products.

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