Ipec calls for policyholder protection
The sector also continues to struggle with policies lapsing after sale. Policy lapses are mainly attributed to affordability issues and changes in policyholders’ circumstances.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 23, 2026
IIZ lays groundwork for 2026, eyes targeted skills development
THE Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) has begun laying the groundwork for its 2026 initiatives, with a renewed focus on targeted skills development and closer engagement with industry stakeholders
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 20, 2026
How e-commerce transforms Zim’s insurance sector
As the world continues to digitalise albeit at various levels,
By Newsday
Dec. 28, 2025
Road Accident Fund: Lifeline in making or crisis in the offing?
Shumba said the industry has raised these fears before, but the scale of the proposed reform requires deeper and more frequent engagement.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 12, 2025
Incapacitated Zimbabwe insurers push US$292k offshore
Siwela said Zimbabwean insurers remained too small and too thinly capitalised to absorb major risks resulting in low retention.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 7, 2025
Investors eye policy signals
Trading activity was particularly vibrant: turnover jumped 35%, climbing from US$6,8 million to US$9,1 million.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Dec. 5, 2025
Cross-border insurance efforts stalled by fragmented regulations
The insurance executive said the lack of shared platforms, systems and pooled capabilities was driving up operational costs and weakening competitiveness, especially for smaller players.
By Melody Chikono
Nov. 24, 2025
Foreign investors headache for local insurers
“Then, my issue is on the insurance that comes packaged with these investors from offshore,” one delegate said.
By Melody Chikono
Nov. 23, 2025
Breaking point! Insurers pay claims in instalments
“Several direct short-term insurers were struggling to maintain liquidity, resulting in some settling claims in instalments,” the regulators said.
By Chen Williams
Nov. 21, 2025
