23/01/2026
In the following article, Kevin Watson CA(SA), MBA, CFO of the Insurance Group and Executive Head of SATIB Insurance Brokers Insurance Brokers, outlines the radical shift in the corporate risk landscape of 2026. He argues that in an era of high-speed disruption, traditional insurance policies are no longer enough to ensure a company’s survival.
Drawing on the collective intelligence of firstEquity Insurance Group’s nine specialized businesses, he explores how interconnected risks, ranging from AI-driven cyber fraud and operational shutdowns to the necessity of infrastructural self-sufficiency, require a more holistic, proactive strategy. From the mining sectors of Sub-Saharan Africa to professional firms in the Indian Ocean Islands, Kevin Watson details the importance of bridging the gap between local regulatory complexities and global markets like
Lloyd's of London.
Ultimately, he provides a roadmap for leaders looking to build resilient organizations that are not merely insured, but are "tough enough not to break" in the face of modern volatility.
In the following article, Kevin Watson CA(SA), MBA, CFO of the firstEquity Insurance Group and Executive Head of SATIB Insurance Brokers, outlines the radical shift in the corporate risk landscape of 2026. He argues that in an era of high-speed disruption, traditional insurance policies are no longe...