The Western Cape: A story of optimism
Over the past five years (roughly 2020-2025), the Western Cape experienced a net gain of over 200,000 people from inter-provincial migration (or 40,000 per annum). Specific net figures do vary, however, by source and exact timeframe. While the precise figure isn't a single number set in stone, reports from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) and related analyses show a …
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The value of a diversified portfolio through turbulent market conditions
You’ve heard the proverb: ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,’ meaning don’t concentrate all your resources into one place, because if that fails there are no alternatives left. In terms of financial planning, this means spreading your money across different assets. Instead of relying on one stock or market, a diversified portfolio holds a mix – for example, stocks, …
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Out and about From Perth to Paris, Africa takes the spotlight
OLEA joins Africa down under 2025! Vincent LAMOUCHE (CEO OLEA Côte d’Ivoire), Stephen Yeboah KWARTENG (CEO OLEA Ghana) and Adrian READ (Mining Consultant, OLEA South Africa) joined the 2025 Africa Down Under mining conference in Perth, Australia. Africa Down Under is the leading forum for Australian- African business and government relations and was first launched to …
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OLEA Completes merger with Marsh Uganda, strengthening regional footprint
We are proud to announce the successful merger of Marsh Uganda with OLEA’s existing operations in Uganda. This is the final result of a five-year collaborative journey between the two companies and represents a bold step forward in OLEA’s continental expansion. The transaction strengthens OLEA’s regional presence and reinforces its commitment to delivering personalised, …
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Insurance in tough times: Stay protected without breaking the bank
Let’s face it, the cost of living is climbing everywhere. From your weekly groceries to filling up your car’s tank, it seems like there’s always more pressure on your wallet. In times like these, it may feel tempting to see insurance as an unnecessary extra and cut it from the budget.
But here is the catch
Dropping your cover could leave you financially exposed when …
Are you underinsured? The silent risk most people overlook in KZN
If you live in KwaZulu-Natal and are insured, you probably sleep peacefully at night believing your insurance policy has you fully covered. But what if you're wrong? Whether you're a homeowner in Durban North, a small business owner in Pietermaritzburg or a farmer in the Midlands – underinsurance is a silent risk, that could leave you financially exposed when disaster …
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Cover Reimagined: Where Self-Insurance Meets Traditional Protection
In this thought-provoking feature, Richard Hood, CEO of OLEA South Africa, explores the evolving insurance landscape where savvy businesses are blending traditional coverage with self-insurance strategies. Once reserved for large corporates, self-insurance is now gaining traction among mid-sized, privately owned firms seeking greater control, cost-efficiency, and tailored …
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Unlocking The Insurance Opportunity Across the Continent in Africa
Unlocking The Insurance Opportunity Across the Continent in Africa
As South Africa’s economic growth slows, the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa is emerging as a powerful frontier for expansion - especially in the insurance and risk management sector.
This feature in Executive Leadership Magazine explores the strategic advantages of cross-border growth, the regulatory …
Digitising the broker journey
Digitising the broker journey
How OLEA South Africa is modernising with FSPHub
Tony van Niekerk of COVER in conversation with Caron Whitfield, Head of Business
Enablement at OLEA SA, and Craig Grasko, Business Development Director at
FSPHub
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every corner of the financial
services industry, brokers can …
Why risk management is critical in South African healthcare
What happens when trust - the cornerstone of healthcare - is broken? In South Africa, the answer is increasingly found in litigation. As medical malpractice claims soar and public confidence in health systems teeters, the call for urgent reform is unmistakable. At the centre of this complex issue lies a simple truth: Risk is inevitable but unmanaged risk is unforgivable…
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