Season 13 Episode 25

Dini Nondumo on how Standard Bank is redefining risk and resilience in South Africa

12 November 2025 · 12:49 min

In this episode of Business Talk, host Michael Avery speaks with Dini Nondumo, Head of Commercial Insurance at Standard Bank Insurance, about how South Africa’s risk landscape is evolving amid climate change, infrastructure challenges, and global uncertainty. Dini explains how extreme weather… events like floods, fires, and storms are transforming the insurance sector and pushing businesses toward a more proactive, data-driven approach to managing risk.

The discussion explores how technology, predictive analytics, and satellite data are helping insurers and companies anticipate threats before they happen. Dini also shares practical advice for business owners on strengthening resilience through regular risk assessments, expert partnerships, and closing South Africa’s large protection gap. His message is clear: true resilience isn’t built after disaster strikes—it’s built through preparation, insight, and disciplined planning. Show more