Mentorship, Mayhem, and the Magic of Showing Up
When I signed up for the mentorship programme, I expected career guidance, some sage wisdom, and maybe a PDF of industry trends. What I didn’t…
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Christopher Appanah
Rewriting the Insurance Story: Optimism, Innovation, and a Future You Can Trust
Let’s be honest, when people think of insurance, they often picture risk, loss, and worst-case scenarios. It’s rarely described as inspiring, but at its heart,…
Rapid Thoughts – Views on partnering in the insurance profession
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford In today’s rapidly evolving insurance landscape, leadership plays a…
Why Being a Claims Handler Is One of the Most Stressful — and Most Powerful — Roles in Insurance
In the high-pressure, fast-paced world of insurance, some roles carry more emotional and operational weight than others — and none more so than that of…
Harvesting Certainty: How reinsurance protects agri-business from escalating environmental threats
Agri-businesses worldwide are facing increasing challenges from the destructive effects of climate change, including severe droughts, destructive storms, and unpredictable weather fluctuations. These occurrences threaten…
Gender Inequality Is Reversible — And Can Be Strengthened Through Early Understanding – Part 1
Understanding gender begins at birth, not as a strict template of roles and expectations but as an evolving awareness of identity and individuality. The names…
My Journey with the IIG
When I began my journey with the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG), I was at one of the lowest points in my personal and professional…
Emotional Intelligence: Our Human Edge in an Evolving Digital Insurance World
The insurance industry is changing quickly as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) change how we do business and interact with our customers. With this wave…
The Power of Mentorship
Mentorship is a transformative journey of growth for both the mentor and the mentee. For me, mentoring is a way to give back. This is…
Why Your Starting Point Doesn’t Define Your Destination
Born into a family of six, I carry the weight and honour of being the firstborn. That role came with an unspoken duty to lead,…