In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Dini Nondumo, Head of Commercial Insurance at Standard Bank Insurance, discusses business resilience in South Africa\u2019s shifting risk environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his current role, he oversees strategic and operational execution in one of South Africa\u2019s most competitive insurance markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nondumo previously served as the Executive Manager of Distribution and Sales at Land Bank Insurance Company, from 2015 to 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before that, he was the Managing Director at a Hollard Group Risk Select Partner called Dimaru, offering insurance and employee benefit products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nondumo\u2019s earlier career includes roles as Managing Director of OneCard Technologies and CEO of Motlalepula Investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has also served on several company boards, including Gransolar and Mistico Boabab Production, and held the position of Deputy Chairperson of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sandton-Midrand Region) from 2013 to 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nondumo holds a Master of Management in Entrepreneurship degree from Wits Business School, a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) from the University of Cape Town, and a Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance from Milpark Business School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this interview, Nondumo discusses how South Africa\u2019s increasingly complex risk environment is testing business resilience and redefining insurance\u2019s role in the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes how climate change is reshaping insurance claims and business continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nondumo then highlights the effect of the protection gap on business resilience and the broader economy, and explains how insurance is evolving in response to these growing pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He shares insights from Standard Bank Insurance\u2019s recent claims report, noting emerging behavioural and operational trends among both businesses and consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, he stresses the importance of integrating sustainability, risk awareness, and innovation into corporate strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch the full interview with Dini Nondumo below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n