COVER Magazine

Sanlam's Fintech Vision: Transforming Financial Inclusion in Africa

In an exclusive interview, Riaan van Dyk, Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam Fintech discusses Sanlam's groundbreaking Fintech Cluster, poised to revolutionize financial inclusion across Africa. He reveals how the cluster aligns with Sanlam's forward-thinking strategy, leveraging digital innovation to future-proof the business. Riaan emphasizes the importance of democratizing financial advice and highlights the cluster's dual mandate: building a future business model while safeguarding the traditional one. With insights into partnerships with industry giants like MTN and the potential of digital payments, Riaan offers a glimpse into Sanlam's bold vision for the future of finance.

Financial Planning for Professional Athletes: Tackling Retirement Challenges

In this interview, Tony of COVER engages Tumelo Moea, a Metropolitan Regional Manager, to discuss the financial implications of retirement for professional athletes, focusing specifically on Springbok rugby players. Moea highlights the short career span of athletes, typically ending between 27 and 32 years old, and the need for early retirement planning. He emphasizes the importance of saving for retirement as early as possible and offers insights into retirement annuities and other financial products tailored to athletes. The interview underscores the significance of seeking financial advice early in one's sports career to ensure a comfortable retirement transition. 

Revolutionizing Data Migration for Business Success

In this insightful interview, Paul Henderson, Head Client Delivery at migrateFINIUM, unveils the genesis and significance of migrateFINIUM, a solution designed to tackle the challenges organizations encounter with legacy systems and data quality issues.
Paul emphasizes the role of migrateFINIUM in centralizing and transforming data, showcasing its integration with various systems. He highlights the critical balance between technology, processes, and people in ensuring successful data migrations.
Furthermore, Paul sheds light on the key risks associated with data migration, emphasizing data quality and compliance concerns. His expertise provides a comprehensive understanding of how migrateFINIUM not only addresses these challenges but also leverages migration as an opportunity to enhance data quality for future use.

Navigating the Role of Brokers: Sasria's Perspective on Risk Management Services

Muzi Dladla, Executive for Stakeholder Management at Sasria, sheds light on the evolving role of stakeholders in insurance. He emphasizes the criticality of brokers in providing holistic risk management services.
Reflecting on the 2021 riots in South Africa, Dladla discusses Sasria's response and lessons learned. He underscores the importance of scenario planning and understanding the psychology of protests.
Dladla also highlights Sasria's role in influencing crisis management and policing strategies, emphasizing the need for data-driven approaches.

A Journey of Growth and Collaboration

Grant Cross, director of Motor Acceptances, discusses the company's journey since its establishment in 2000, highlighting its growth and success in the motor fleet industry.
He reflects on the persistent challenges faced in fleet insurance, particularly regarding theft/hijacks of vehicles.
Grant emphasizes the importance of collaborative risk management efforts between Motor Acceptances, brokers, and clients to address these challenges effectively.

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Financial Crime Compliance

Jonny Bell, Director of Financial Crown Compliance and Payments at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, delves into the challenges and trends in financial crime compliance.
Bell highlights the growing complexity and cost of compliance, driven by geopolitical events and evolving regulations. He emphasized the importance of balancing regulatory obligations with delivering seamless customer experiences.
The interview underscored the necessity for financial institutions to adapt to a rapidly changing global environment while maintaining compliance standards and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Empowering Brokers: Key Players in Pet Insurance Education and Sales

In this insightful interview with Cover Magazine, P.UMA executives Cameron Clark, Chanelle Fischer, and Mitchell Cousins shed light on the dynamic landscape of pet insurance. From its historical evolution to the challenges of designing tailored coverage for diverse pet breeds, the discussion delves into key industry nuances. The role of brokers emerges as pivotal in educating consumers and driving sales, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, P.UMA demonstrates its commitment to empowering brokers and expanding the reach of pet insurance, both domestically and internationally.

Exploring the Evolution of P.UMA Pet Insurance: A Journey from Establishment to Excellence

Join Tony from Cover Magazine in an exclusive interview with the team behind P.UMA (Puma Pet UMA), the innovative pet insurance provider. Tony speaks with Cameron, Chanelle, and Mitchell, delving into P.UMA's establishment in 2012, their unique approach to designing insurance products, and their focus on high-cost unforeseeable events. Learn how P.UMA's collaborative philosophy with insurers ensures comprehensive coverage for pets, backed by scientific underwriting and data-driven decision-making. Explore their dedication to customer experience, quick claims processing, and the crucial role of brokers in the pet insurance industry.

The Future of Insurance: Everything.Insure's Journey Towards Digitization

In this insightful interview, Vis Govender, Co-founder of Everything.Insure and Group CEO of FirstEquity Group, shares the evolution and purpose behind Everything.Insure within the context of the digital transformation in the insurance industry.
 
Highlights 
Evolution of Everything.Insure: The platform emerged as a response to the digital transformation in insurance. 
Seismic Impact of Technology: Vis discusses how technology is revolutionizing the insurance industry, drawing parallels with banking's digital transformation. He emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions like Everything.Insure to address the entire insurance spectrum, not just specific niches like renters insurance. 
Levelling the Playing Field: Despite advantages held by big players, Vis believes technology has levelled the field. Smaller players now have opportunities to innovate and compete effectively by leveraging advancements like AI and digitization. 
Role of Brokers: Vis underscores the importance of brokers adapting to the changing landscape. Everything.Insure focuses on an advice-driven process, empowering brokers with technology to provide comprehensive and efficient services to clients. 
Universal Platform: Everything.Insure aims for universal scalability, enabling expansion into diverse markets like SADC, Mauritius, and Kenya. Its platform allows for rapid digitization of traditional products, making it adaptable to various regulatory environments. 
These highlights showcase the transformative potential of technology in reshaping the insurance industry and the pivotal role played by innovative platforms like Everything.Insure in driving this change. 

Understanding South Africa's Retirement Crisis

The interview with Tobie van Heerden, CEO of 10x Investments, sheds light on South Africa's retirement crisis. He highlights a stark reality: only 6% of retirees can maintain their quality of life post-retirement.