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Climate Disasters and the Insurance Gap.

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GUEST: Pamela Ramagaga – General Manager: Insurance Risks, South African Insurance Association (SAIA)



As climate-related disasters grow in frequency and intensity, South Africa faces a daunting reality: low insurance penetration, rising disaster costs, and mounting pressure on government relief efforts. In this urgent and enlightening episode, Pamela Ramagaga joins us to unpack the vital role of public-private collaboration in closing South Africa’s climate protection gap.
17 Jun 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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