Economist and political risk specialist Dr Theo Acheampong says Ghana’s economy is now deeply integrated into the global system, making it more exposed to geopolitical shocks and global economic disruptions.
Category: Insurance
AI in Insurance: Understanding the Implications for Investors
The insurance industry represents a significant opportunity for AI to drive value creation, and the technology will continue making inroads across the industry in the months and years ahead.
All MPs Have Bought Votes Before, And So What?
Those arguing spiritedly and asking which of our MPs in Parliament today haven’t done this or that before should stop that argument.
Ghana: SSNIT Announces 10% Increase in Monthly Pension for 2026
Accra, Ghana//-The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a 10% increase in monthly pensions in 2026.
Some Insurance Agents Are the Hidden Cause of Ghana’s Low Insurance Penetration
Despite Ghana’s rapidly expanding financial sector, insurance penetration continues to hover below 2 per cent of GDP — one of the lowest in sub-Saharan Africa.
AFIS Awards 2025: SanlamAllianz Secures the African Insurer Trophy
Casablanca, Morocco// – SanlamAllianz has won the African Insurer Trophy at the AFIS Awards 2025. The award was accepted on behalf of CEO Heinie Werth by Lizelle Nel, Executive: Governance, Risk & Compliance Management, during an event held in Casablanca on 3 Monday, October 2025.
Allianz Commercial Board Appointments to Drive Market and Trading Focus
Munich, Germany//- With effect from January 1, 2026, Allianz Commercial announces a new Board structure and appointments designed to boost growth in its target markets and to further drive market-facing activities for clients and brokers.
SanlamAllianz Re Appoints New CEO
Moka, Mauritius//– SanlamAllianz Re, the reinsurance arm of SanlamAllianz, today announced the appointment of Tobias Suek as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 15 October 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited Recalls Product
Our attention has been drawn to incidents of bloating in Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix pouches and Cans (210g and 400g) by the FDA and National Security. We have therefore been directed by the regulator to issue this recall, whilst we investigate the root cause of the problem. The following products are hereby being recalled […]
Ghana: Nana Agradaa Jailed 15 Years with Hard Labour for Money-doubling Scam
Repentant priestess and founder of Heaven Way Church, Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court. She was convicted on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence.