Breaking point! Insurers pay claims in instalments

“Several direct short-term insurers were struggling to maintain liquidity, resulting in some settling claims in instalments,” the regulators said. 
By Chen Williams 7h ago

Ipec sets out ambitious 2025-2026 agenda

The indaba has been organised by the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe. 
By Melody Chikono 10h ago

Ipec flags data integrity issues in pensions sector

THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) has expressed concern over ongoing data inconsistencies within Zimbabwe’s pension system
By Melody Chikono Oct. 24, 2025

ZAPF calls for collaboration to harness pensions sector

Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds chairperson Phoebe Chawasarira
By Melody Chikono Oct. 20, 2025

Forex revenue drives short-term insurance sector

During the half-year, foreign currency business for short-term insurers accounted for 82% of total insurance revenue.
By Business Reporter Oct. 12, 2025

Insurance, pension sectors miss prescribed asset targets

ZIMBABWE’s insurance and pension industries continue to fall short of the statutory minimum requirements for prescribed asset investments, the Insurance and Pensions Commission
By Melody Chikono Oct. 10, 2025

Pensions sector assets rise 6% to US$2,63bn

The pensions industry is a huge investment bloc in the country, having significant holdings in listed and unlisted firms. 
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 9, 2025

Insurance penetration: Innovation, economy or it’s market structure?

Zimbabwe’s insurance penetration rate — defined as the ratio of insurance premiums to gross domestic product — remained low at approximately 2% in 2024
By Chiedza Maeresera Aug. 8, 2025

Prescribed assets projects struggle to secure funding:US$86m worth of deals fail to take off

ABOUT US$86 million worth of projects classified under the “prescribed asset” bracket failed to attract investment from Zimbabwe’s pension funds last year,
By Melody Chikono Jul. 18, 2025