Dynamic risks facing the construction industry as the world and economic landscape change
By Jim Connolly, Head of Construction and Engineering at Infiniti Insurance Innovative technologies and climate change will shape the future of infrastructure Globally, there is an increase in the adoption of automation, modular construction techniques, as well as other innovative technologies that continue to shape the future of the construction industry. In South Africa, we […]
The role of insurers in helping businesses and households offset the current financial shocks
By Sharon Paterson, CEO at Infiniti Insurance The world is experiencing high inflation and interest rates after the financial shock of Covid-19, causing the prices of goods and services to rise, affecting businesses and households. Insured clients need to build resilience and find ways to manage new developments and risks. Inflationary pressure and slow economic […]
Providing insurance solutions for today’s business needs
By Sharon Paterson, CEO at Infiniti Insurance The contracting economy, natural disasters, potential civil unrest, political uncertainty, financial greylisting, high inflation and interest rates are some of the complex risks threatening our Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country today. This is currently one of the most significant sectors of the economy, accounting for […]
Through the Eye of the Storm
Worldwide the insurance industry has been caught short on COVID, caught short on riots, and caught short on the Russia– Ukraine War; violent, disruptive happenings, catastrophic in nature and impact. By Sharon Paterson, Chief Executive Officer – Infiniti Insurance Limited The world has changed and will never be the same again. Evolutionary new thinking is essential […]
The Importance of Planting Trees: A crucial part to play in our lives
In South Africa we celebrate National Arbour Day. This is done by dedicating a whole week in September to encourage all South Africans to plant native trees. The goal of Arbour week is to raise awareness on the current status of our trees in South Africa. Trees are important to the ecosystem and to us […]
Healthy Oceans: Critical to life as we know it
Article by Anthony Bernard, a marine scientist working at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, a facility within National Research Foundation.
SARZA: Joining Hands So Others
May Live
It is just over a month since the devastating floods in KwaZulu Natal, but the suffering does not stop. This tragedy hit very hard across all the communities it impacted and while billions of rands in damage have been tallied, the loss of life and massive human-suffering knock-on effect from the catastrophe is immeasurable. Disaster […]
Save our groundwater
Find Professor Iain Paterson’s take on the risks affecting our groundwater sources.
Infiniti ultrasound scan machines to boost Unjani Clinics
One of South Africa’s leading healthcare enterprises, Unjani Clinics has received a boost with the acquisition of six ultrasound machines to supplement services offered by their rapidly growing network of women nurse-owned clinics that operate within communities and provide low-cost primary healthcare services to the employed but uninsured. Unjani CEO Lynda Toussaint says the triple […]
The Giving Bowl: Early childhood lifeskills gift for SA learners
Learners and local communities are in for a treat with the launch of the Infiniti Insurance new book ‘The Giving Bowl’. But there is more than just a ‘treat’ in the brightly illustrated children’s story – there is a wonderful lesson aimed at broadening life’s lessons. The Giving Bowl is a collaborative initiative between Infiniti […]