We recently spoke to Consult by Momentum Financial Planner Ivan Daniel, getting an in-depth look into the professional philosophy, client experiences, and personal values that have resulted in this seasoned financial adviser being a well-respected and sought-after planner with an established reputation as a retirement specialist.

Africa’s aviation landscape is entering a new chapter of sustained expansion, driven by the continent’s deepening trade integration, rising economic activity and fast-evolving cargo and passenger markets. Lorenzio Bettini, Aviation Underwriter at iTOO Special Risks explores what Africa’s booming aviation sector means for insurance.

As we approach the end of another year, I want to take a moment to reflect with you on what has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging periods many of us have faced in recent times. The pressures, uncertainties, and responsibilities we have carried have demanded extraordinary resilience from every one of us.

With lifestyle diseases on the rise, says Dr Dion Kapp, Executive Manager: Managed Healthcare and Service Providers at Bestmed Medical Scheme, South Africa must wake up to preventative healthcare – and fast.

Selling your practice deserves the same level of planning, diligence, and professionalism that you’ve offered your clients for years. If you’re preparing to exit, Andrew Reid, Executive Head, Continuity Solutions at Premium Finance, shares what you need to consider.

The pattern here is clear – younger clients are prioritising putting their spare money into investments as opposed to taking out cover, writes Carlo Gil, Wealth Adviser at Liberty. As more young people embrace investing, it’s important that they understand the value of long-term insurance, too.

Modern brokers are now more than intermediaries; they are becoming catalysts for innovation and resilience, fostering stronger relationships with clients, says Sharon Paterson, CEO of Infiniti Insurance Limited.

South Africa may face a renewed power crisis unless it dramatically speeds up renewable energy deployment and grid infrastructure expansion, warns Volker von Widdern, Head of Strategic Risk at Riskonet Africa.

There’s a lot to take into account when choosing the right medical aid cover – but bells and whistles you’re unlikely to use should not be the deciding factor, says Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer at Bonitas Medical Fund. Here’s how brokers can help clients make sense of this sometimes daunting environment.

Following engagement with more than 400 brokers on Bryte’s annual roadshow this year, Pierre Geyer, Executive Head: Broker Distribution at Bryte sat down with FAnews to discuss the industry’s future. “Reflecting on these recent engagements, I’ve realised once again that the insurance industry can only thrive when we achieve a symbiotic balance between the human touch and technology,” he says.

When it comes to financial crime, the warning signs are almost always there, but not always spotted in time. In South Africa’s current, tightened regulatory environment, failing to detect red flags early can expose accountable institutions to reputational and legal fallout that far outweighs the cost of vigilance. Hawken McEwan, Director of Risk & Compliance at nCino KYC Africa shares the red flags to watch out for…

As customers increasingly look for digital offerings to suit their modern lifestyles, a new wave of tech-first companies is entering the market. Jaco Oosthuizen, MD at YuLife SA, asks: Can legacy insurers keep up?

The newly established National Financial Ombud Scheme of South Africa has released its first annual report. Its findings reveal valuable insights that can help clients prevent claim rejections in future, and show that intermediaries matter more than ever, writes Tarina Vlok, MD at Elite Risk.

Stocks are not merely pieces of paper or pixels on a screen. A share represents fractional ownership in a real business. This fundamental principle informs everything – from how a company’s intrinsic value is assessed to acting on behalf of clients as stewards of their capital. Here’s what that looks like in practice.