IPEC, FSD Africa launch insurance sandbox to spur innovation, widen coverage
FSD Africa principal for innovation for resilience, Elias Omondi, described the launch as a major milestone for Zimbabwe’s insurance industry.
By Chen Williams
4h ago
‘Funeral policies become a burden, not blessing’
In separate interviews, policyholders called on funeral assurance providers to clearly explain policy terms, waiting periods, exclusions, surrender values and pay-out structures.
By Tatenda Kunaka
May. 8, 2026
IPEC revokes Heritage Life licence, benefits frozen
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has revoked the licence of Heritage Life Limited, freezing policies and pension benefits for thousands of members.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 5, 2026
SecZim, DPC seal MoU to strengthen financial sector stability
“This MoU establishes a structured framework for cooperation, enabling us to better coordinate efforts in promoting market integrity, financial stability and sector resilience,” Berejena said.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 10, 2026
Ipec pushes for value for money in pension funds
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) has introduced a framework to regulate fees charged by pension funds
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Apr. 10, 2026
Consolidating market confidence
As mentioned in one of my previous articles, valuations are undeniably the invisible scaffolding of modern economies. They determine the worth of companies, properties, and financial instruments
By Mike Juru
Mar. 13, 2026
Ipec calls for policyholder protection
The sector also continues to struggle with policies lapsing after sale. Policy lapses are mainly attributed to affordability issues and changes in policyholders’ circumstances.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 23, 2026
Road Accident Fund: Lifeline in making or crisis in the offing?
Shumba said the industry has raised these fears before, but the scale of the proposed reform requires deeper and more frequent engagement.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 12, 2025
Incapacitated Zimbabwe insurers push US$292k offshore
Siwela said Zimbabwean insurers remained too small and too thinly capitalised to absorb major risks resulting in low retention.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 7, 2025
The sungura derby: Strategic retreat or respectful deference?
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By Sindiso Dube
May. 10, 2026
