IPEC cancels Orchid Funeral Assurance licence, orders policyholders to file claims by June 30
Policyholders have been instructed to submit their names, identity documents, contact details, policy numbers and copies of policy documents to IPEC offices by June 30.
By Valentine Maya
Jun. 2, 2026
Insurers under fresh scrutiny as grievances mount
This was said by Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe chief executive officer and secretary Lovemore Gomera.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
May. 29, 2026
ZiG currency uncertainty fuels insurance disputes
He added that insurers must clearly communicate the real value of cover at every policy renewal, ensuring sums insured reflect current replacement costs.
By Business Reporter
May. 27, 2026
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
May. 16, 2026
‘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
