We can no longer ignore the impact of climate change; the impact of climate-related events has become palpable over the last few years, both globally and domestically. KwaZulu-Natal floods Severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in April 2022, left thousands of South Africans destitute and impacted a number of businesses.
This was the second occurrence of floods in the region in this year, after heavy rainfalls battered the province in January 2022. The non-life insurance sector was able to step in and mobilise quickly to support people and communities in affected areas.