Kgolagano Leola of CGIC explores how brokers and insurers protect cashflow, manage risk, and empower businesses to grow, showing that resilience and strategic support are as vital as capital in today’s challenging market.
This year’s CGIC Spring Conference – Expanding Horizons – was all about seeing credit insurance not just as a safety net, but as a powerful engine for growth. In a time of economic uncertainty, we brought together business leaders, industry experts, stakeholders, and thought leaders to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and look at how we can build resilience together.
Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are vital engines of economic development. They drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute significantly to GDP. Yet, despite their importance, access to finance remains one of the most pressing challenges SMMEs face. Without collateral or established credit histories, many of these businesses struggle to secure the funding they need to grow.
In the evolving landscape of modern business, women are not just participating — they’re leading change. Across South Africa and particularly within the insurance sector, women are stepping into positions of influence, breaking down long-standing barriers, and redefining what effective, inclusive leadership looks like.
In the complex machinery of modern trade, one vital component often works quietly behind the scenes: credit insurance. While it may not be widely visible, this financial tool is indispensable in helping South African businesses manage risk, sustain liquidity, and grow with confidence.
Cashflow is the engine that keeps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) moving. Yet in South Africa, it’s under increasing strain — not from poor performance or lack of demand, but from late payments.
Protect your business from unpaid invoices and safeguard your cash flow with accounts receivable insurance — also known as trade credit insurance.
When we think of credit risk, large corporations and financial institutions often come to mind. After all, these entities regularly deal with complex financial instruments, large-scale borrowing, and substantial sums of money. However, credit risk is not exclusive to big businesses—it’s a significant factor for small medium enterprises (SMEs) as well.
CGIC has observed an increase in the incidence of fraud, both locally and internationally, and clients are urged to be alert to the increased risks. There are generally three main categories seen by us:
This article highlights the growing trade opportunities in Africa, focusing on countries like Mauritius, Botswana, and Kenya, that offer favorable business environments. It emphasizes the importance of mitigating risks when expanding into foreign markets and recommends using international trade credit insurance from Credit Guarantee to protect against financial risk and uncertainties.
Kgolagano Leola of CGIC explores how brokers and insurers protect cashflow, manage risk, and empower businesses to grow, showing that resilience and strategic support are as vital as capital in today’s challenging market.
This year’s CGIC Spring Conference – Expanding Horizons – was all about seeing credit insurance not just as a safety net, but as a powerful engine for growth. In a time of economic uncertainty, we brought together business leaders, industry experts, stakeholders, and thought leaders to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and look at how we can build resilience together.
Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are vital engines of economic development. They drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute significantly to GDP. Yet, despite their importance, access to finance remains one of the most pressing challenges SMMEs face. Without collateral or established credit histories, many of these businesses struggle to secure the funding they need to grow.
In the evolving landscape of modern business, women are not just participating — they’re leading change. Across South Africa and particularly within the insurance sector, women are stepping into positions of influence, breaking down long-standing barriers, and redefining what effective, inclusive leadership looks like.
In the complex machinery of modern trade, one vital component often works quietly behind the scenes: credit insurance. While it may not be widely visible, this financial tool is indispensable in helping South African businesses manage risk, sustain liquidity, and grow with confidence.
Cashflow is the engine that keeps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) moving. Yet in South Africa, it’s under increasing strain — not from poor performance or lack of demand, but from late payments.
Protect your business from unpaid invoices and safeguard your cash flow with accounts receivable insurance — also known as trade credit insurance.
When we think of credit risk, large corporations and financial institutions often come to mind. After all, these entities regularly deal with complex financial instruments, large-scale borrowing, and substantial sums of money. However, credit risk is not exclusive to big businesses—it’s a significant factor for small medium enterprises (SMEs) as well.
CGIC has observed an increase in the incidence of fraud, both locally and internationally, and clients are urged to be alert to the increased risks. There are generally three main categories seen by us:
This article highlights the growing trade opportunities in Africa, focusing on countries like Mauritius, Botswana, and Kenya, that offer favorable business environments. It emphasizes the importance of mitigating risks when expanding into foreign markets and recommends using international trade credit insurance from Credit Guarantee to protect against financial risk and uncertainties.
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