Asbestos: the law and insurance

Built environment professionals are becoming increasingly aware of their roles and responsibilities set out in terms of legislation.  The legal and insurance implications for work done where asbestos is used or was used is far-reaching and requires adequate...
Shippers get serious about cyber threats

Shippers get serious about cyber threats

Major attacks like the NotPetya malware incident have been a wake-up call for the shipping sector, creating a renewed urgency around tackling the threats posed to vessels and supply chains, as well as prompting an increasing interest in cyber insurance. At the same...

SA a breeding ground for cyber attacks

As markets in fast growing economies race to join the digital revolution they are fast being hijacked by cybercriminals, who are preying on security vulnerabilities in some fledgling IT environments. By Keith Matthews, country manager: South Africa at Orange Business...

Data breach shines spotlight on PoPI

The recent cyber-attack and holding hostage of a South African insurance provider’s IT infrastructure has drawn attention to the dire need for effective protection of consumer data. While the company asserts that no financial losses have been encountered by any of its...