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NIGERIA KICKSTARTS MULTIPLE INDICATOR CLUSTER /NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE SURVEY 2020
Nigeria has formally commenced the process of conducting the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS6)/National Immunization Coverage Survey (NICS) with an inauguralmeeting of the National Steering Committee virtually held…
Munich Re to partner with digital agriculture firm Farmers Edge
By Charlie Wood ____ Global reinsurer Munich Re is partnering with digital agriculture firm, Farmers Edge, on data-driven parametric weather insurance solutions. Farmers Edge says Munich Re’s reinsurance…
Insurance recruits head of specialty aviation business in Europe
By Matt Sheehan -' AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, has announced that Filip Vandeputte has been appointed to lead its AXIS Specialty Europe…
New Dawn Risk expands presence in Asia with SpecialistRe partnership
Charlie Wood -- Specialist insurance intermediary New Dawn Risk is entering into a partnership with Singapore-based advisory and consulting firm SpecialistRe. It’s hoped the move will strengthen the…
Munich Re to stop covering businesses against pandemic losses: reports
By Charlie Wood Global reinsurer Munich Re will no longer be providing cover to businesses against pandemic losses, according to reports from Bloomberg. This comes after the company…
Sterling Bank pioneers work-study programme for secondary school leavers, offers a 65% scholarship
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- As a Financial Institution that is committed to enriching lives and impacting the society, Nigeria's agile and forward-looking Sterling Bank PLC continues to set…
Heritage Bank, FAMO provide succor for 300 private school teachers, SMEs
As part of efforts to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 on the education sector, Heritage Bank Plc in partnership with Honourable Fatima Mohammed (FAMO) foundation has…
Continental Re secures $71.7mn gross premium income in H1
By Charlie Wood Pan-African reinsurer Continental Reinsurance plc has reported a gross premium income of $ million for the first half of 2020. This figure represents a 27% growth…
Continental Re enhances agricultural reinsurance capabilities through Agritask
By Luke Gallin Pan-African reinsurance company, Continental Reinsurance plc, is looking to enhance its agricultural reinsurance operations via the utilisation of Agritask’s risk management platform. Agritask, the…
Buhari Appoints Peterside, Zainab Ahmed, Adetokunbo Kayode, Others Into National Steering Committee
Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has apporoved the appointment of Mr Atedo Peterside, Dr Zainab Ahmed, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode among others as members of the National Steering Committee to oversee the…