In IIG tradition, the President’s Golf Day is held annually to celebrate the newly appointed president, and this year it is Thabo Twalo. The sun shone brightly over Illovo as…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”- Nelson Rolihlale Mandela 22 Enthusiastic learners between the ages of 24 and 35 have embarked…
The impact of high inflation, low growth, and high unemployment on the Insurance industry The IIG proudly brings another impactful Insights Session to the industry in partnership with Swiss…
“If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet”-Rachel Wolchin Having launched the IIG’s 2022 leg of the Roots and Wings mentorship programme…
Following the disruptive Covid-19 lockdowns of the past two years, global supply chains have struggled to normalise, leading to a spike in the price of almost all goods. This sustained…
As Sasria, what are the lessons of 2021 and that we are taking into 2022? When the world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and subsequently went into…
2021 – The year to be the difference. #BeTheDifference will forever resonate in my heart and will forever remind me of the great institution that is IIG and the industry…
The IIG Edu Portfolio kicked off with its first Insights session for 2022 with the theme of #ShowUp, truly came to the fore. Our MC for the morning was none…
The Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG) held its inaugural dinner at The Indaba Hotel in Fourways on 17 March 2022. The first glittering event of the year saw immediate past…
Our ‘Class of 2022’ programme was launched on the 18th of February 2022. As you walked into Constantia’s canteen area, one was struck by the palpable energy exuded by the…
On the 17th of February 2022 #YourIIG in association with Constantia Insurance, Discovery Insure and Emerald Risk Transfer launched the Roots and Wings 2022 programme. This is the 7th edition of…
How many times have you found yourself saying, “I can’t believe it’s already March (February/April).” I clearly recall coming back to the office on the 3rd of January and making…
IIG 79th Annual Dinner 19 November 2021 Sandton Convention Centre True to IIG Tradition the 79th Annual dinner was a great opportunity for the Insurance Industry to engage, connect and…
The IIG theme for 2022 is #ShowUp. It is a reflection of our hope that in 2022 we will be able to show in person for a significant number of…
The Class of 2021 Programme really lived the Be The Difference theme and so did our sponsors! A HUGE THANK YOU to Centriq Insurance for their generous R60 000.00…
It has been another year where face to face interaction has been negatively impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. However, #YourIIG was well prepared for another year of online interaction with the…
Taking off on a high note this year, the IIG’s Roots and Wings participants held nothing back as they showed an immeasurable amount of excitement to partake in this…
Congratulations to The first-ever cohort of the new IST programme for the year 2021 To all the 24 young tech experts who boldly adventured where no one had gone before!…
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet”. – Aristotle. This describes the experience of many of the learners for this year as they had to balance between…
IIG’s deputy president, Thabo Twalo, introduced the last Insights session for 2021. Reddy has been instrumental in bringing innovative B2B platforms to market to drive consumer credit education, awareness and…
The IIG (Insurance Institute of Gauteng) Night Golf tournament took place on the 28th of October 2021 at the Randpark Golf Club and was truly an evening to remember filled…
Karen Naidoo has more than 20 years of experience in the short term insurance sector, the corporate insurance field and risk management. She has a Law Degree, an MBA and…
Still relevant! I wrote this article before Covid-19 struck & as I read it again, am still convinced that it’s still relevant to share this with you! In the book…
Meet the face of IIG, our office managers who oversee all the day to day logistics required to keep #YourIIG running smoothly. From assisting the council with their activations, membership…
Diversity & driving positive outcomes are key in Leading through uncertainty… This was the message from Kuseni Dlamini addressing insurance industry leaders at the 2021 IIG (Insurance Industry of Gauteng) CEO Roundtable which took place on the 7th of October…
As the 2021 Roots and Wings Mentorship program draws to a close, we simply had to touch base with our pairs to find out how they’ve enjoyed their journeys! Here’s…
The Presentation was opened by IIG President, Tshepiso Chocho who welcomed delegates and introduced today’s speaker. Sizwe Cakwebe hails from SHA where is the Cyber Business Manager with financial lines…
After the GMP delegates attended the in-person sessions at the Gordan’s Institute of Business Studies at the end of October it was back to their virtual offices armoured with the…
Senelisiwe Nqadini, Commission Specialist, Miway Insurance The Town Hall experience where we had to present our concepts in the presence of two industry experts was an amazing experience. Firstly, the…
On the 20th of October, Wolfgang Boffo Business Development and Underwriting Manager for Cyber Risk in Munich Re of Africa presented the topic, The digital future is now – How…
One cannot refute the fact that rapid technological advancements from the fourth industrial revolution (4iR) have significantly contributed to our ability to create new industries and recreate existing ones. And…
The IIG Education team is responsible for all the educational programmes within the IIG which include the GMP and Insight sessions that have an immense impact on the development of…
The 9th of September 2021 is a day that will forever live in our hearts, as Tribe Saiyan, we saw our vision of activating grace over the lives of over…
Participants in the first-for-Africa STI digital accelerator initiative, The IST Graduate Programme 2021, are now halfway through their ground-breaking education journey. Powered by GIFS, the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG)…
On 2nd September 2021, the IIG held a webinar sponsored by Bryte. The IIG Vice President, Thabo Twala (IIG Deputy President) welcomed all in attendance and introduced our panellists…
This month we had the pleasure of catching up with the following mentor/mentee pairs to find out how they’ve navigated the current world we find ourselves in and how the…
One Day… A hope, a wish, a declaration. One day, when we see each other in person. This has become a synonymous line used when chatting to family, colleagues and…
On 08 September Camargue sponsored a webinar discussing KI Insurance. The webinar was opened by the IIG’s president, Tshepiso Chocho who introduced Gerhard de Bruin the CEO of Camargue. Gerhard…
Mohamed Reza Abdul Gaffar, System Support Consultant – Nedbank Insurance We live in a world where technology is one of the most important discussion topics and for good reason. People…
The theme of the day seemed to be energy and almost everyone showed up with plenty of it spare. From the people to the atmosphere to the talks that were…
On 16th September 2021, the IIG held a webinar sponsored by Discovery Insure. The IIG Vice President, who also heads up the IIG’s Education portfolio, Simphiwe Mtyali, welcomed all in…
On 25 August OMI sponsored a webinar discussing the Underwriting effects of Climate Change. The webinar was opened by the IIG’s deputy president, Thabo Twalo who pointed out that the…
Gender diversity and inclusivity are increasingly singled out by business and thought leaders in the insurance and reinsurance industries as key performance differentiators. “Firms that implement diversity and inclusivity programmes…
The IIG Finance team together with the IIG Exco have undoubtedly one of the most important roles; the team which consists of Carla and Nonte plays a vital part of…
An integral part of the Class of experience is to engage and contribute towards a charity initiative that can impact and transform lives. The Class of programme is divided into…
MC for the webinar was non-other than our fearless leader, Madame President of the IIG, Mrs Tshepiso Chocho. Tshepiso opened by thanking the online guests for keeping the connection with…
This month we touched base with more of the Roots & Wings mentors and mentees. The pairs have let us in on their thoughts and unique experiences the programme has…
On 28 July 2021, the IIG held a webinar sponsored by Munich Re. The IIG Vice President, Thabo Twala welcomed all in attendance and introduced the topic of the day…
The year 2021 saw the IIG launch a brand-new industry competency training which was named UpSqill, a play on the words “to upskill”. Programme topics such as innovation, problem-solving, and…
Speakers’ Bios Lasse is a sustainability expert with experience in sustainability risk, ESG in insurance underwriting and environmental management. He is managing Swiss Re’s Sustainable Business Risk Framework, which applies…
On the 4th of August, GIFS sponsored a webinar on Skills Development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR). This was a panel discussion that engaged two leaders in various areas…
The beginnings of risk prevention The concept of risk prevention can be traced as far back as 3 000BC when Chinese sea merchants would split their cargo across several vessels…
Meet the IIG Marketing Team, more popularly referred to as the “Dream Team” who are responsible for providing and executing creative marketing solutions that drive engagement and opportunities for…
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom” – Marcel Proust The pandemic and subsequent national lockdown have…
On the 24th of June 2021 Sasria sponsored a webinar titled “Reset the NOW and STEP into the NEXT” which was presented by the charismatic Abdullah Verachia. Abdullah is recognised…
On the 8th of July GIFS sponsored a webinar on Unmarking SA’s Real Tax Rate. This was an in-depth discussion that unveils the real tax rate in South Africa as…
The IST programme has gone very well so far and inasmuch as we have had to adopt online learning in the past two sessions for safety reasons, it has not…
With the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic having officially descended on South Africa, and Gauteng being reported as the epicentre of this wave with the National Department of Health…
By Kevin Wright, Chief Information Officer Santam Group The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in ample opportunities by accelerating the digital transition of tasks that were once considered mundane. In…
The Impact and Transformation team is responsible for several IIG educational and mentorship programmes aimed at attracting young talent to the insurance industry and demonstrating to that talent an insurance…
On 15 June 2021, the Insurance Institute of Gauteng in partnership with the Insurance Young Guns hosted a youth day event targeting grade 11 and 12 learners as well as…
On the 9th of June GIFS sponsored a webinar on Corruption and its impact on the Economy. The panel discussion engaged with four leaders in various areas of expertise on…
On the 27th of May Swiss Re sponsored a webinar on an engaging discussion with Suzette Vogelsang from the Prudential Authority on pertinent topics facing our South African insurance industry.…
This month we touched base with more of the Roots & Wings mentees. Louisa Motsoene has shared with us how she is doing and remaining committed to her journey and…
Due to the technological advancements, catalysed by the COVID-19 Pandemic the need for InsureTech and the demand placed on the Information Sciences & Technology (IST) sector is the highest it…
South Africa has experienced a huge spurt in COVID-19 infections since the last General Management Program (GMP) block in May. With the third wave of infections having suddenly descended upon…
18 June 2021 The times we find ourselves in have allowed people to find different and creative ways to do daily things. We now have online birthday parties, and fully…
On the 5th of May, your IIG hosted the Presidents Golf Day which was held at the Randpark Golf Club on the Firethorn golf course. The match, sponsored by Discovery…
Howden, the international insurance broker, has taken the decision that further to its acquisition of a majority share in the Matrix group of companies in April 2020, Matrix MIRB will…
#YourIIG had the pleasure of interviewing Thabo Twalo, IIG Deputy President and here is what he had to say… Tell us a little bit about yourself I am married…
On 19 May 2021, the IIG held a webinar sponsored by Discovery. The IIG Deputy President, Thabo Twala welcomed all in attendances and introduced the topic of the day is…
On the 22nd of April, Old Mutual Insure sponsored a webinar on POPIA and the looming deadline for the implementation thereof which comes into effect on 01 July 2021. Tshepiso…
This month we touched base with more of the Roots & Wings mentors and mentees. The pairs have let us in on their thoughts and unique experiences the programme has…
At the beginning of May, the General Management Program delegates kicked off with the first block of classes, which was hosted through a 2-day online session. Even though day 1…
In the second session, the learners were busy with Module two which is focused on IQ vs EQ were held on the 20th of April for Ad Astra and the…
On 14 April 2021, Discovery Insure hosted the IIG Academic programme for learners for a virtual workplace learning experience. This is their second for the year and was also done…
General Management Program Launch The launch of the 2021 General Management Program (GMP) was marked by a rainy day in Johannesburg on the 25th of March. The program previously…
On 13 April we had our Santam sponsored webinar that was presented by Munich Re to our members. Thabo Twala, IIG Vice-President welcomed all in attendance to a topic on…
2021 Roots and Wings took off on a high note and we simply had to touch base with our pairs to find out how they are enjoying their journey so…
Madam President, the IIG Community is excited to welcome you. It was a pleasure to inaugurate you recently and thank you for putting together the first hybrid function which reached…
By Lisa Pines, Old Mutual Insure Chief Actuary The strong consensus of opinion in the scientific community is that the climate is changing and global temperatures are rising. Though…
Please see the link to the recording of the IIG Inaugural Ceremony 2021 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1umzGfH7n2hgavhtAz_Ot7lzpWeiNkx_x?usp=sharing
Our ‘Class of 2021’ programme was launched on the 26th of January 2021. As you walked into Constantia’s canteen area, one was struck by the palpable energy exuded by the…
On 10 March 2021, the Academic Programme saw its first virtual workplace learning session hosted by Santam. The aim was to provide the learners with a snippet of how a…
On the 10th of March 2021, the IIG Council Members warmly welcomed our members to its first virtual insights session for 2021. Our newly appointed President Tshepiso Chocho welcomed our…
A much anticipated day by both mentors and mentees, the 5th of March 2021 could not have come sooner and thanks to our sponsors SASRIA, Discovery, Emerald Risk Transfer and…
The night of 25th March 2021 will indeed be remembered for many reasons, the first being that the IIG made history by hosting its very first Presidential Inaugural ceremony virtually with a record…
Insurance brokers are in an unenviable position. Targeted by disintermediation, they are being squeezed out as insurance underwriters try to access policyholders directly. It’s David vs Goliath in a very…
#YourIIG ended the week with a phenomenal afternoon spent welcoming students to the launch of Class of 2021. The afternoon kicked-off with a bit of socially distant mingling followed by…
Well, that just happened. As P&C insurers continue to grapple with the fallout from the hot mess that was 2020, they may want to keep an eye on key technology…
#YourIIG proudly gathered for the Roots & Wings Mentorship Programme 2021 launch on the 23rd of February at Constantia Insurance Company. It was a great pleasure to host all our…
We all know 2020 was quite a remarkable year. Although many had the sentiment and wish for 2020 to fly by and so 2021 could start already. From an IIG…
The 97th Annual General Meeting of the Insurance Institute of Gauteng was held on the 9th of February 2021. In this meeting, the IIG President took us through his annual…
On 28 November the IIG held an open-air concert, at the Johanesburg Zoo, where the Parlotones entertained the crowd to end the calendar year. It was fitting to host an…
The Roots & Wings Graduation took place on the 26 November 2020. This year’s graduation was unique as we had to adapt to the Covid-19 protocols where all our Mentors…
The event began with all the participants buzzing and excited about not just the day but the future in insurance! They were networking, getting advice from each other and overall…
December 2019, not so long ago but a distant memory. The World was full of excitement and many saw 2020 with visions of health, wealth, and prosperity. Little did we…
Daphne Peter, Head of the Education Portfolio at the IIG, welcomed all in attendance to the final edition of the IIG insights Session for 2020. This session was sponsored by…
It was a bright and sunny Thursday morning on the 12th of November 2020 at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) campus. The air abuzz with excitement from human…
Darryl Grater, President of the IIG welcomed everyone and briefly introduced this most topical session sponsored by Munich Re. Sars, Mers, Ebola, and now Covid-19 has placed businesses in a…
Suren Kasil is a Director at XINIX Insurance Brokers and is mentoring Tshepo Mokhoabane a Broker Servicing Consultant from Discovery Business Insure. Suren shares what will change for him as…
Darryl Grater, President of the IIG, welcomed all in attendance to Sasria’s second sponsored Insights Session for 2020. No industry was spared from the Covid-19 pandemic wrath, and the short-term…
One of the secrets of success is being able to balance work and play, and when the people in the Insurance Industry play, it’s usually on a golf course. Enjoying…
Darryl Grater, President of the IIG, welcomed everyone to our Insights Session and thanked our main sponsor Swiss Re Institue, who generously provided a specialised training session with an overview…
General good housekeeping is everyone’s responsibility, whether it’s at your brokerage or the factories, offices or business premises of your clients. It’s important to make clients aware that managing risk…
On 11 November 2020 council members of the IIG and top management from the GIFS carefully selected the top 20 candidates for the IIG Academic Programme of 2020. And now…
The Broker Leadership Forum, in association with the FIA, is an exclusive by-invitation-only event that brings together a group of influential broker principles and executives. It provides a platform for…
The World Health Organisation recognized over 70 years ago that health and wellbeing is not merely the absence of disease, but rather a state of physical, mental and social wellbeing. …
Darryl Grater, IIG President, welcomed all in attendance. He reminded everyone that this is a CPD accredited session wholly sponsored by Swiss Re. Darryl thanked Swiss Re for their generous…
Darryl Grater (DG), President of IIG, kicked off the webinar and welcomed and introduced Craig Olivier. Craig hails from Genasys where he has been for the past 20 years. He…
Heidi Dias is the Executive of Marketing and Distribution at Constantia Insurance and is mentoring Lezahn Mohamed who works in Personal Lines Broker Sales & Service Support at Old Mutual…
The event kicked off with Tshepiso Chocho, Deputy President of IIG, welcoming all in attendance. The session was sponsored by Bryte and the theme is on par with the global…
The session was hosted by Darryl Grater, President of the IIG who is also as an Executive at Discovery Insure and webinar sponsor welcomed the guest speaker. The context of…
Tshepiso Chocho, Deputy President at the IIG hosted the session and welcomed everyone in attendance. She emphasised that as a proud employee of Sasria, our sponsor for today’s session, makes…
This month some of the students from the IIG Class Of share some of their experiences and memories from the programme. Remind Rendani Mudau is a Junior Broker in…
Darryl Grater, President of IIG, welcomed everyone and touched on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of South Africa going into Level 1 and reminded everyone to continue to practice safety and…
“The Human brain is a powerful thing. It starts to work the moment you are born and doesn’t stop until you stand to deliver speech in public” – George Dessel…
The delightful Tshepiso Chocho who currently moonlights as our IIG Deputy President whilst representing SASRIA by day, welcomed all in attendance on a warm spring day. Tshepiso reminded everyone that…
If 2020 was a race, then our IIG Insurance Leadership Development Programme now will be in the final leg, and students getting ready for the sprint. This year, our dynamic…
Darryl Grater, present IIG President, warmly welcomed everyone on a wintery Spring Day. He reminded all that this was a CPD accredited session sponsored by Old Mutual Insure (OMI) and…
Clyde Troup is the Head of Underwriting: Business Insurance at Discovery Insure and is mentoring Bandile Twala a Business Development Intern from Sasria. Clyde shares what will change for him…
Tshepiso Choco, Deputy President of the IIG welcomed all IIG members and those in attendance. She commented on the unpredictability of 2020 and the remarkability of the human spirit that…
Globally during 2019 there was a move towards a hardening of the liability and special risks markets, South Africa was not immune to the affects thereof and followed suite. This…
This month we profiled the two ladies who are responsible for insuring the IIG runs like clockwork. The IIG community is grateful to all the hard work and organization that…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~Nelson Mandela~ In line with what Mandela said, the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG) signed this…
In celebration of women’s month, the IIG held their annual ladies day event on the 6th of August 2020 in partnership with the Gauteng Women In Insurance (GWII). Catherine Pienaar,…
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Simply put, it is the connection of everyday items, e.g. your geyser or car, to the internet and/or each other. Sensors on these…
Natasha Maroun has 27 years’ experience in the insurance industry. After completing her legal studies she started in the industry as a broker and then moved on to Hannover Re…
This article is dedicated to the women of the ILDP. “Where there is a woman, there is magic.” –Ntozake Shange Over the past 6 months we have tracked the progression…
Module Three was a blend of personal empowerment and business savvy techniques. This interactive module kicked off with a review of the “next steps” from the inspirational talk the learners…
Colleen Kanniah is a Senior Vice President – Head of Facultative at Guy Carpenter Africa and is mentoring Sibanesihle Moyo a Claims Team Leader from HandL. Colleen shares what will…
Darryl Grater welcomed IIG members and all attendees. Our sponsor for the webinar was Santam and the IIG thanked them for covering the costs of the webinar as it has…
Daniel Stevens, IIG Past President and Head of the Outsourcing Team at Santam, welcomed IIG members and all in attendance. Santam was the sponsor of this IIG Insights session and…
To celebrate Youth Day the IIG, in collaboration with Insurance Young Guns (IYG) and Discovery Vitality, hosted a digital cook-along class on the 24th of June 2020. The class was…
The IIG was pleased to host the second instalment that formed part of Swiss Re’s Insights Webinar trilogy. Darryl Grater, President of IIG, once again welcomed all in attendance and…
The “Class of 2020” Bokamoso Tribe (meaning Future) and Phakama Tribe (meaning Rise Up) includes 30+ dynamic young industry talent employed in insurance and ready to make a valuable difference…
Janelle Kettle is the Chief Operating Officer for Kettle Consulting and is mentoring Mapaseka Moate a Senior Underwriting Assistant at ITOO Special Risks. Janelle shared some of the operational strategies,…
Darryl Grater, President of IIG kicked-off the session welcoming all in attendance including our main sponsor, Swiss Re, who offered to cover all audience costs for this session. Darryl reminded…
Precious Nduli joined the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG) in 2019 as a council member in the marketing portfolio. This year she was appointed as Head of the Marketing Portfolio…
There is no doubt that South Africa is currently experiencing an economic slump accompanied by significant financial stress for most citizens. The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic has also added…
On Friday the 29th of May, the IIG hosted an online fitness session sponsored by Discovery Vitality. The class was taught by the energetic Jordy who made sure we were…
Since the first COVID-19 case was reported in South Africa, life for South Africans has changed drastically and there has been a significant impact on the economy. From a short-term…
The 30-strong high calibre young talent making up the IIG Class of 2020 has begun their year one development programme under unusual conditions. Rather than the planned round of industry…
On the 16th of June 2020 we celebrate! We celebrate our freedom in observance of national Youth Day. We celebrate our good health, in awareness of the pandemic we are…
Juan Coetzee, Head of Division at Santam is mentoring Kaizer Sigasa a Desktop Assessor from IWYZE Insurance Juan shared with us his thoughts on some of the operational strategies, organisations…
Darryl Grater, President of IIG, kicked off the IIG Insights Webinar in a very chilly Johannesburg and Cape Town. Darryl welcomed Guidewire, who were in attendance live from San Francisco.…
Daphne Peter Daphne Peter is the Head of the IIG Education portfolio. Daphne works at Hollard and is the Head of Hollard Risk Finance. She is currently studying for her…
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In collaboration with the Graduate Institute of Financial Services (GIFS), the IIG Academic Programme is the first of its kind education initiative. The programme runs over a course of 12…
Four years ago, IIG joined forces with Linda Coetzee and Associates (LCA). This partnership has blossomed into something very special. Linda and Jenna, from LCA, manage the Roots and Wings…
Considering the current pandemic, IIG spurred on and secured a free webinar covering: Avoidance & Cancellation of Non-Life Policies, sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright. We had a whopping 262 registrations…
This month we touched base with more of the Roots & Wings Mentors and Mentee’s. The pairs have shared with us how they are doing during the lockdown and remaining…
Tshepiso, congratulations on your appointment as Deputy -President of the IIG. Please share with us your background and how you joined the insurance industry which has ultimately led you to…
There have been varying degrees of success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Its impact continues to have far-reaching effects on lives, businesses, and economies worldwide. If there is anything we…
The Insurance Academic Programme is a formal structured programme that runs for a 1 year period, with a curriculum aligned to the national certificate in short-term insurance (NQF 5). The…
The IIG Roots and Wings Programme is well underway and the mentee’s are tapping into their mentor’s extensive experience, which will help shape their careers and navigate these uncertain times.…
Class Of 2020 has been more than challenged and kept busy during lockdown. To steer things ahead and keep momentum Team Phakama and Team Bokamoso have been assigned to come…
2020 will be a year to remember. On the 01st May 2020, while we celebrate national Workers Day, we will also celebrate the end of our 36-day level 5 Lock…
Daniel Stevens was the president of the IIG in 2018 and currently an Exco member of the IIG Education Portfolio. Daniel has contributed greatly to the IIG and comes with…
When the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an outbreak with a cluster of pneumonia cases of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Wuhan City, China on the…
Mr President, the IIG Community is excited to welcome you. We know 2020 is a big year for you, can you please share with us what 2020 has instore? The…
#YourIIG Roots and wings 2020 was launched with an exciting day at Constantia Insurance. The day started with IIG President Elect, Darryl Grater, who welcomed the 27 mentees and mentors…
The IIG Inaugural dinner is the second biggest event in our calendar which sees 400 delegates come together to Inaugurate the newly elected President and his council. The evening was…
At the official inauguration of Darryl Grater as the new President of the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG), the IIG announced the continuation of the recognised IIG Academic Programme, in…
The licensing of insurers under the Insurance Act, 2017 will play a much bigger role in the regulation of their conduct than under the previous laws where very broad categories…
By Keshrie Pillay, IIG Co-Opted Councillor – Education The much-anticipated launch of #YourIIG Insurance Leadership Development Programme ILDP took place on 10th March 2020 and was hosted at the Gordon…
On 12 March 2020, the IIG Council Members warmly welcomed enthusiastic members to our first Insights session for 2020 hosted at Norton Rose Fulbright. In our IIG welcoming committee we…
We caught up with outgoing president, Carla Jordan, to reflect on her journey with the IIG and to let us in to her busy schedule and how she manages it…
Insurers have been adopting digital and mobile application strategies, reshaping the industry, for years. Mobile application’s allow insurers to place the policy holder at the core of everything they do,…
YourIIG launched the Class of 2020 programme, with 32 students, on 18 February 2020. We are proud to have two classes once again this year with each consisting of 16…
The IIG key strategic pillars of education, networking, impact and transformation, and proud affiliation were achieved in 2019. This was highlighted at the 96th Annual General Meeting of the…
The theme for the IIG this year has been Passion, Purpose, Pride – and I think our council has really embodied this in all we’ve achieved this year. I have…
Education has always been a key objective of the IIG, and one that the IIG continues to advance in the industry. We are especially proud of the learning and development…
Acuideas is pleased to announce the partnership with Indwe Learning Academy in launch of its CPD-Accredited Training Programme, which offers brokers in its network free CPD training. The programme comprises…
The IIG is known for unswervingly setting the standard and raising the bar year on year. Our 78th Annual Gala dinner which was held on 19 November 2019, was spectacular…
IIG Insights – Liability Workshop On 29th October 2019, the IIG had the pleasure of hosting our esteemed local and international Liability experts in our Swiss Re – Liability Workshop.…
3 Steps to Delivering a Customer-Centric Insurance Experience Insurtech is revolutionizing the way people access insurance and how insurers reach potential customers. But how does that translate to more sales,…
As the IIG we truly value the contribution of our sponsors and 2019 has been another phenomenal year of partnerships as we strive together in our mission to engage, connect…
There is no doubt that this is the most heart-warming date in our education calendar! It is the moment when the IIG mentees pay tribute to their IIG mentees and…
A groundbreaking initiative between the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG) and the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS), aimed at planning economic pathways for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, has…
10 October 2019 – This day marked the final milestone for the Class of 2019. It was the last time that the Class Of’ group would meet at the IISA…
150 players, 18 teams on 25 October 2019 a soccer tournament was born to raise funds for Ikholwa Children’s home! The event was hosted by the 2019 the IIG Class…
IIG Insights – “When Bricks Grow Wings” Sponsored by: Sasria SOC Limited Compiled by Daphne Peter On the 17th October 2019 the IIG together with Sasria hosted the final Insight…
Conversations mould perceptions In 2018 statistics indicated that 23 people committed suicide every day and a further 460 attempted to take their own lives.Research further indicates that 1 in 3…
“To be rich, is not what you have in your bank account, but what you have in your heart”– Unknown The IIG Class of 2019 has dedicated the entire year…
‘To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control…
The Insurance Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) was launched in 2016 by the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG) in partnership with Sasria SOC Limited in order to respond to the skills…
The 2019 Insurance Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) has almost reached its close. We have had another two successful study blocks and our ILDP students are preparing for the final presentations…
The Insurance Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) is the IIG’s official leadership programme that provides composite leadership education with the added benefit of an insurance industry contextual environment, proudly sponsored by…
Nina Joubert Nina Joubert is the Head of Client Experience at RFIB Africa, her current roles allows for a focus in ensuring excellent levels of customer service, building and developing…
Understanding Insurance Obligations The importance of a broker’s responsibility as an educator is often overlooked however, brokers play an essential role in bridging the information gap for customers who do…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
IIG together with iToo Special Risks had the pleasure of welcoming a record number of 230 members at this morning’s much anticipated Insights Session, held at the Wanderers Country Club.…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
When contemplating the importance of experience as a source of knowledge; Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, once said: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards”. When…
It was a beautiful sunny day on the 20th of August 2019 along with a gorgeous view at the award-winning golf estate, Steyn City. On arrival, golfers were treated to…
The power of a women is unfathomable, it is so mighty, even she herself cannot comprehend. For our 2019 Women’s Day celebration we decided to harness the power of not…
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Neil Beaumont Neil Beaumont has served on the IIG Council since 2017, first as a co–opted member in the marketing portfolio and in the last 2 years, as head of…
Glasfit and the short-term insurance industry have a long, mutually-beneficial history dating back well before the creation of the Glasfit company and brand in 1989. Insurers first noticed a small…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
The IIG had the pleasure of hosting another Insights session on the 25th July 2019. This theme of the session was, the 4th Industrial Revolution which is extremely topical and…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
The Insurance Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) is the IIG’s official leadership programme that provides composite leadership education with the added benefit of an insurance industry contextual environment, proudly sponsored by…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by…
The Insurance Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) is the IIG’s official leadership programme that provides composite leadership education with the added benefit of an insurance industry contextual environment, proudly sponsored by…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
We are so excited to welcome you onboard for our 5th IIG International tour! This year the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime, powered by Camargue with media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
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This year the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime, powered by Camargue with media coverage by Oakhurst Insurance, is heading to San Francisco and Washington D.C. Due to…
Daphne Peter – Head: IIG Education Portfolio Daphne joined the insurance industry in 1981 and the experience has been so fulfilling, inspiring and rewarding, that she cannot see herself outside…
Technology is the current buzzword across industries attempting to redefine themselves to meet the demands of a more futuristic client base. The insurance industry is not exempt from this need…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by …
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by…
On the 18th June 2019 the IIG had the pleasure of hosting the 4th IIG Insight session at Hogan Lovells Sandton. Our MC for the morning Keshrie Pillay, welcomed the…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by …
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by …
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by …
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by …
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by Media…
“We are not allowed to complain about a world tomorrow, that we didn’t get involved in today” Driving our Passion for the year, #YourIIG Class of 2019, The Insurance Apprentice , FAnews , Santam Insurance and Oakhurst Insurance Company…
Natasha Maroun – Head: IIG Marketing Portfolio Natasha has served on the IIG Council since 2018, first as the marketing councilor and later that year as the head of marketing,…
Tough economic times demand increased focus on business support Owning a business is challenging, especially in the tough economy South Africa faces. The survival of the average business is low,…
The Insurance Industry is one that is well known for taking risks. We work hard and play hard but building relationships and giving back to the community is something very…
We were delighted to welcome IIG guests to our 3rd IIG Insights session which was wholly sponsored by Bryte Insurance Company and hosted at the Hogan Lovells auditorium in Sandton.…
The 2019 Insurance Leadership Development Programme has almost reached its halfway mark, 25 dedicated students spent 4 consecutive days on GIBS campus this week for their second ILDP Block of…
Vice President and Treasurer of the IIG, Clifford Mack (affectionately known to his peers as “Cliff”) has held various roles across the financial services industry over the last 10 years…
These events are increasing in intensity and frequency Insurers need to prepare for extreme weather as the new norm. This means reacting and adapting to climate change-related financial risk and…
On a cold rainy morning in Sandton clearly establishing the onset of an early winter, we warmly welcomed our attendees with a warm cup of IIG magic. Head of Risk…
The Insurance Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) is the IIG’s official leadership programme that provides composite leadership education with the added benefit of an insurance industry contextual environment, proudly sponsored…
The IIG Class of 2019 Charity Presentation day was hosted at Santam office in collaboration with Oakhurst Insurance and The Insurance Apprentice. All we can say is…WOW, what a day!!!…
The world today is faced with Globalization, a concept many have not managed to grasp, the distance between continents, countries are shrinking and world economies are becoming even more interdependent. The…
Dedicated to effecting change in the insurance industry, Darryl Grater has been an IIG councillor since 2017 and has recently been appointed as the IIG’s Deputy President. With his 13…
On 19 March 2019 the prestigious CEO roundtable event was hosted by your IIG in collaboration with the IISA. Carla Jordan, your IIG president welcomed Nico Conradie from Munich Re,…
#YourIIG officially launched the 2019 Insurance Leadership Development programme. In its fourth year, the ILDP aims to develop and equip senior managers to perform pivotal roles within their company and…
On 14 March 2019, the IIG held its first insights session, proudly hosted at Hogan Lovells in Sandton. This session was attended by 100 delegates across the various insurance sector,…
On the 13th of February 2019, the IIG in association with Sasria SOC, Thatch Risk Acceptances, Emerald Risk Transfer and Chubb, launched the 4th edition of the Roots and Wings…
We received a record-breaking number of applications for the Class of 2019 this year. Not only was the number of applications high but the calibre of individuals applying could not…
The IIG’s 2019 Inaugural Dinner took place on the 7th of March 2019 at The Galleria – a fitting venue for a glamorous event. Everyone was dressed to the nines…
Passionate about driving change and transformation, Carla is no stranger to serving on committees that promote the insurance industry. She was one of the original co-founders of Gauteng Women in…
The African Insurance Organisation (AIO) will hold its 46th conference and annual general assembly at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 8 to 13 June 2019. Each year the…
#YourIIG is committed to the development, growth and sustainability of the insurance industry. Education, being one of the four strategic pillars of the Institute, is fundamental to this. #YourIIG calendar has…
Risk Management within Insurance can be defined as “the practice of identifying and analysing loss exposures and taking steps to minimize the financial impact of the risks they impose” according…
Cyber-attacks, the protection of one’s information on the world wide web and information storage are becoming real issues for both businesses and individuals in today’s world. Information is readily available…
The notion of value has changed dramatically in the insurance industry over the years. What value is derived from a grudge purchase that will be utilised in the event of…
The world is getting faster and more complex. We need to invest in and create new ways of establishing alignment between organisation offerings and the needs of policy holders. We…
#YourIIG is excited to announce the launch of our CPD Vault. This user-friendly portal enables members to instantly check their CPD progress and download attendance certificates. Email info@iig.co.za to find…
The IIG hosted its 95th Annual General Meeting on the 29th of January 2019 at the Santam Auditorium. Over 85 delegates gathered to hear the Outgoing President, Daniel Stevens, provide…
Having chosen ‘Striving for Excellence’ as the theme for his presidential year, Daniel Stevens certainly made this mantra felt in 2018. It was a remarkable year for Daniel, who was…
An introduction to Skyscrapers and two in particular in South Africa, and my opinions in respect of the CAR/Liability exposure on High Rise buildings. The construction of multi-storey buildings is…
Watch the below video to find out where the ultimate education and networking tour is headed in 2019… Book your seat my contacting info@iig.co.za https://youtu.be/odM2WmUtuNw
Are you looking for an excellent mentoring experience? Under 35 and a top performer looking for a competitive edge to take your career to greater heights? #YourIIG is looking for you!…
Are you young, ambitious and looking to accelerate your insurance knowledge and expand your insurance networking base? Then the IIG Class of 2019 programme is looking for you! The IIG…
True to IIG tradition, the 77th Annual dinner was a great opportunity for the insurance Industry to Engage, Connect and Grow. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre on the 29th…
To successfully run an institute such as the IIG, council members need to be dedicated, motivated and put in long hours. This however, cannot be done without knowing that you…
The IIG has had another incredible year, with our four key strategic pillars being the focal point, namely Education & Personal Growth, Professional Networking & Real Connectivity, Transformation & Impact,…
Carla Jordan is an Executive Director and the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive – International of Emerald Risk Transfer. Having worked in the insurance industry since 2000, in various…
Clifford “Cliff” Mack is the Head of Strategic Projects at Nedbank Insurance, responsible for driving the strategic execution for the business priorities and initiatives. Prior to joining the insurance industry,…
Letlhogonolo Tau – IIG Head of Education Portfolio and Head: Customer Relations Management at Sasria SOC Letlhogonolo Tau has a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Milpark Business School and is well-versed and…
Neil Beaumont is Head of Business Development & Global Accounts for Chubb South Africa. He is responsible for the management and profitable growth of Chubb’s global accounts business in South…
Our dynamic duo Daniela Frömmel (left) and Natasha Maroun (right). To be (a working mom) or not to be… You will immediately say that this is the kind of question…
Chelene Naidoo: Co-opted council member Chelene started her career in the insurance industry in 2014 at Camargue Underwriting Managers as a receptionist and executive personal assistant. Having completed marketing and advanced…
The support and sponsorship has been exceptional in 2018, and it assists the institute in striving towards our mission to engage, connect and grow the insurance industry. #YourIIG invited key stakeholders…
An exquisite South African Spring day awaited golfers from the Gauteng Insurance Industry at the award-winning golf estate, Steyn City, on the 28th of August 2018. On arrival goflers were treated…
On 30 August 2018 the Insurance Institute of Gauteng, had the privilege & honour of hosting the Past Presidents of #YourIIG at our annual Past Presidents Luncheon. This year we had…
#YourIIG …creating tangible Impact and Transformation for our industry and our country! The 2018 Cycle 4 Charity was held on the 16th August 2018, an 18 Hour Oktoberfest Spinathon saw over…
The annual IIG Ladies Non-Golf Day sponsored by Glasfit took place on Friday the 3rd August 2018 at the Creek 9 Club in Randburg. It was yet another fitting way to…
#YourIIG hosted a beautiful Ladies Day, A Mad hatters Tea Party, on the 8th of August at the Indaba Hotel. Wondrous Main Sponsors Marsh & Santam, and marvellous co-sponsors; Constantia, Discovery…
The completion of the Root & Wings 2018 programme is in sight and we can confidently say it is well on its way to achieving what it was set out…
The #YourIIG marketing team caught up with the Root & Wings 2018 mentees to get their opinions on the programme. The programme provides mentees with a competitive edge and access…
IIG Ladies Day 2018 – A Mad Hatters Tea Party “Have I gone Mad?” “I’m afraid so, but let me tell you something, the best people usually are” – Lewis…
The ILDP (Insurance Leadership Development Programme), proudly sponsored by Sasria SOC, is well into its 3rd study block. The ILDP Programme is aimed at promoting education excellence, supporting professional standards within…
t is half way through the Roots & Wings mentorship journey of 2018 which was launched in May 2018. The mentors and mentees got together for a mix and mingle…
We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference” – Nelson Mandela The mandate had been set and on…
Despite commodity market instability, Africa remains one of the fastest growing regions in the world with South African organisations focusing their growth strategies beyond borders. Yet these new growth strategies…
One cannot argue that it has been an unpredictable year for the South African economy. Despite the local insurance market being no stranger to a high volume of policy churn,…
The private sector plays an important role in the South African economy, contributing significantly to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alone contribute 38% to GDP1 and…
The 78th Annual IIG Dinner The IIG is known for unswervingly setting the standard and raising the bar year on year. Our 78th Annual Gala dinner which was held on…
The 78th Annual IIG Dinner The IIG is known for unswervingly setting the standard and raising the bar year on year. Our 78th Annual Gala dinner which was held on…
Education has always been a key objective of the IIG, and one that the IIG continues to advance in the industry. We are especially proud of the learning and development…
