IIG Inaugural Ceremony Recording
Please see the link to the recording of the IIG Inaugural Ceremony 2021 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1umzGfH7n2hgavhtAz_Ot7lzpWeiNkx_x?usp=sharing
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Class of 2021 – Meet Tribes “Ad Astra” and “Saiyans”
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…
Academic Programme Virtual Workshop
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…
IIG Insights Outlook 2021
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…
Roots and Wings Pairing event 2021
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…
IIG Digital Inaugural Ceremony
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…
Why analytics is crucial to retain insurance customers
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…
Class of 2021 Launch
#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…
3 Top Insurance Technology Predictions for 2021 (and Beyond)
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…
IIG Roots & Wings 2021 Launch
#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…
2020 summarized – and a note of thanks from outgoing President, Darryl Grater
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…
2021 Annual General Meeting Booklet and 2020 Financial statements
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…
IIG 2020 Year End Finale
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…
Roots & Wings 2020 Graduation
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…
Class of 2020 Graduation
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…
Syfinity: 2020, our journey and beyond
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…
IIG Insights: Business Insurance Re-imagined
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…
ILDP 2020 Graduation
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…
IIG Insights: Epidemic Risk Insurance – Challenges, Products and Market Development
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…
Roots and Wings Mentor and Mentee Catch Up
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…
IIG Insights: Seeking Economic Green Shoots – Our Covid-19 Recovery Needs a New Strategy
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…
IIG Night Golf 2020
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…
IIG Insights: Evolving Exposures and the Changing Landscape of Casualty Losses
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…
How Basic Good Housekeeping Can Help Clients Avoid Injury, Liability Claims and Business Interruption
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…
IIG Academic Programme – Top 20 Candidates
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…
IIG Broker Leadership Forum
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…
Understanding the Impact of Hybrid Working Models on Workplace Performance, Culture and Productivity
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. …
IIG Insights: Demystifying Business Interruption
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…
IIG Insights: Making Sense of InsurTech
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…
Roots and Wings Mentor and Mentee Catch-Up
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…
IIG Insights: Introspection, Adaptations and Innovation for Sector Fitness
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…
IIG Insights: The Future of Insurance in a Post Covid-19 World
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…
IIG Insights: Are We Truly a TCF Industry?
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…
IIG Class Of 2020 : Memories
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…
IIG Insights: A COVID-19 Induced Revolution, Our Roles as Architects
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…
IIG Class Of : Time for Presentations
“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…
IIG Insights: Market Conduct Regulatory Reforms
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…
IIG ILDP 2020: The Final Sprint
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…
IIG Insights: Customer Experience In Insurance & In The “Now” Generation
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…
Roots & Wings Mentor & Mentee Catch Up
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…
IIG Insights: Fire Reality – Your Responsibility and Liability
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…
Market Conditions Prior To The Covid19 Pandemic
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…
The IIG Office
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…
IIG Academic Programme 2020
“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…
IIG & GWII Women’s Day Webinar
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,…
Geyser Internet of Things
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…
The IIG Impact & Transformation Team
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…
Celebrating The Women Of The ILDP – Study Block 3
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…
IIG Class of 2020 Module Three
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…
Roots & Wings Mentor & Mentee Catch Up
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…
IIG Insights: Cyber Risk – A Reality Check for SME’s
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…
IIG Insights: Basic Overview of Marine Insurance
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…
IIG Youth Day Cook Along
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…
IIG Insights: Insurance Sustainability Development Goals
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…
IIG Class of 2020 Fundraising for Education
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…
Roots & Wings Mentor & Mentee Catch Up
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,…
IIG Insights: Navigating Through Crisis
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…
The IIG Marketing Team
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…
Insurance Fraud in Uncertain Times
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…
IIG & Discovery Vitality Live Stream Workout
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…
The Importance of Insurance That Is Responsive In The Face of Challenging & Changing Times
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…
Class of 2020: Rising up to meet the future with Swiss Re and Penny Bird
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…
ILDP 2020: The Only Constant is Change
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…
Roots & Wings Mentee & Mentor Catch Up
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…
IIG Insights: Technology’s Bold New Contribution to Insurance
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.…
Councillor Profile: IIG Education Team
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…
Get to know the ILDP 2020 Candidates
Syndicate 5 : The Big Five Syndicate 4 : The Transformers Syndicate 3 : Insurance Visionaries Syndicate 2 : Mountain Movers Syndicate 1 : Thuthukani
IIG Academic Programme – An Update From 2019 Candidates
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…
Introducing Linda Coetzee and Associates
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…
IIG Insights – Avoidance & Cancellation of Non-Life Policies
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…
Roots & Wings Mentor & Mentee Catch-Up
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…
Councillor Profile: Tshepiso Chocho
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…
COVID-19: Building Resilience will Position Companies for Long-Term Success
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…
IIG Academic programme – An Update From Some of our 2019 Candidates
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…
Roots & Wings Catch Up During Lockdown
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.…
IIG Class of 2020 Kick-Off Fundraising Initiatives
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…
ILDP – Perserverance During Times of Uncertainty
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…
Councillor Profile: Daniel Stevens
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…
Guarding our mental health is crucial – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
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…
Meet our President: Darryl Grater
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…
Roots & Wings Launch
#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…
2020 Inaugural Dinner
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…
Continuation of GIFS and IIG partnership announced at IIG Inaugural Dinner
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…
Insurance Licences as a Regulatory Tool
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…
Insurance Leadership Development Programme 2020 – #InsuringTomorrow
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…
IIG Insights 2020 – Industry Outlook
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…
Councillor profile: Carla Jordan
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…
Mobile trends on the rise
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,…
Class of 2020 Launch
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’s 96th Annual AGM
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…
A year review from the President
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…
IIG Graduation Day
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 PARTNERS WITH INDWE LEARNING ACADEMY
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 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 19 November 2019, was spectacular…
IIG Insights – Swiss Re Liability Insights
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
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,…
IIG Sponsors cocktail 2019
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…
Roots and Wings Final Presentations 31 October 2019
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…
IIG Academic programme in partnership with GIFS
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…
Class of 2019 Final presentation
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…
Kicking it for HOPE!!
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”
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…
Depression in the workplace – shifting perspective and changing the conversation
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…
Class Of 2019 students spend a day at the Ikholwa Children’s Home
“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…
IIG Wellness Day 2019
‘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…
Insurance Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) 2020 – Accepting applications!
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…
ILDP 2019 – Block 3 and 4 update
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…
ILDP 2019 – Get to know the students Part 3/4
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…
Councillor profile: Ambassadors
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 insurance company, the broker and the customer
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!
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 Insights: Kidnapped with Stephen McGown and iToo Special Risks
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!
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!
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Roots & Wings: Nosipho meets commercial insurance expert, Janine Smith
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…
IIG Exclusive Golf Day
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…
IIG Ladies Day 2019
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…
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 Delegates!
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Councillor profiles: Impact & Transformation portfolio
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 celebrates 3 decades of excellence with the insurance industry
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 Insights: The 4th Industrial Revolution
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!
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!
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…
ILDP 2019 – Get to know the students 4/4
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!
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Meet the #IIGlobal2019 Delegates!
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ILDP 2019 – Get to know the students Part 2/4
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!
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!
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!
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!
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Meet the #IIGlobal2019 Delegates!
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Carla’s message to the IIG delegates
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…
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Carla Jordan’s interview with COVER Magazine at the AIE Conference
https://youtu.be/6AX3tmBpLDw?t=178
IIG International briefing session – Putting the SA in USA
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…
Councillor Profile: Education Portfolio
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 alone won’t do it
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Meet the #IIGlobal2019 delegates as they embark on the Ultimate Education and Networking Experience of a lifetime to San Francisco & Washington DC. Powered by…
IIG Insights: Risk averse vs risk aware, The evolution of risk mitigation
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…
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Meet the #IIGlobal2019 Delegates!
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!
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!
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!
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…
Video: IIG Class Of 2019 and The Insurance Apprentice
“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…
Councillor Profile: Marketing Portfolio
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,…
The importance of business health
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,…
IIG Night Golf Tournament
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…
IIG Insights: Insurer of the Future
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.…
Insurance Leadership Development Programme 2019 – Block 2
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…
Councillor Profile: Cliff Mack (IIG Vice President and Treasurer 2019)
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…
Insurers Need to Adapt to Extreme Weather Events
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…
IIG Insights: Critical Mass – When reinsurance matters
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…
ILDP 2019 – Get to know the students Part 1/4
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…
IIG Class Of 2019 and The Insurance Apprentice
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!!!…
Globalisation 4.0: time to look ahead and proactively anticipate risks
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…
Councillor Profile: Darryl Grater (IIG Deputy President 2019)
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…
CEO Roundtable 2019
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,…
Insurance Leadership Development Programme 2019
#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…
IIG Insights: Industry Outlook 2019
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,…
Roots & Wings 2019 – Mentor and mentee pairing event
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…
Class Of 2019 – Module 1
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 97th IIG Inaugural Dinner
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…
Councillor Profile: Carla Jordan (IIG President 2019)
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…
2019 African Insurance Organisation Conference to take place in Jhb
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…
Manage your CPD requirements with IIG’s CPD Vault
#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…
IoT in insurance
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 and Data protection
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…
VAP Trends
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…
Insurance App trends
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…
The CPD Buzz
#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’s 95th Annual AGM
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…
Councillor Profile: Daniel Stevens (Outgoing IIG president)
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…
Skyscrapers and their CAR/Liability exposure
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…
IIG International 2019 – Destination reveal
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
Sign up for the IIG’s Roots & Wings 2019 Mentorship Programme
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!…
Class Of 2019 applications now open!
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…
IIG’s 77th Annual Dinner
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…
A special farewell message for our GM, Nina Joubert
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 year in review – 2018
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,…
Councillor profile: Carla Jordan
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…
Councillor profile: Clifford Mack
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,…
Councillor Profile: Education committee
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…
Councillor profiles: Impact & Transformation portfolio
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…
Councillor Profile: Natasha Maroun and Daniela Frömmel share how to be a mom and a business woman
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…
Councillor Profile: Chelene Naidoo and Riccardo Raciti
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…
IIG Sponsors Cocktail 2018
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…
IIG Exclusive Golfing 2018
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…
Past Presidents Luncheon 2018
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…
Cycle for Charity 2018
#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…
Glasfit Ladies Non-Golf 2018
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…
IIG hosts their Ladies Day High Tea in true Wonderland style
#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…
Roots & Wings: Meet the mentees of 2018 (Part 1/2)
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…
Roots & Wings: Meet the mentees of 2018 (Part 2/2)
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…
Class of 2018: Fundraising update
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…
ILDP delegates take a trip to Alexandra
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…
Roots & Wings: A check-in at the Mix and Mingle evening
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…
Mandela Day: Class Of 2018 build a better future
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…
Global Programmes – What every Corporate Risk Manager & Insurance Buyer Needs to Know
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…
Making it personal
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,…
Risks facing businesses today and what this means for insurance
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 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…