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
14h ago
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
Ziscosteel has been about to be revived since 2004. Here is a timeline of every promise and what it cost Zimbabwe.
Following the fact-finding tour, PAC chairperson Caston Matewu observed that it is simply not feasible for Zisco Steel to ever make steel again in its current state,
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 19, 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
Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills
The main reason is structural: Zimbabwe has no binding mechanism requiring private hospitals, pharmacies or doctors to pass cost savings on to consumers.
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 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
Retirement: Inevitable death sentence for Zim pensioners
The scars of the period have remained and insurance firms have been struggling to restore the trust and confidence lost during the hyperinflationary period.
By HARRY WILSON
May. 2, 2026
IPEC cancels Orchid Funeral Assurance licence, orders policyholders to file claims by June 30
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Zimbabwe faces $4.8 Billion climate funding gap as new governance book calls for reforms
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The budget dilemma: Is a shiny new entry-level phone wiser than a four year-old refurbished flagship?
Technology
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