Powerful performance for Discovery in Global Insurance rankings
2019 Brand Finance Insurance 100 report ranks Discovery as the second-strongest insurance brand in the world.
Topics: Business enterprise
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Period of exceptional growth for Discovery and considerable investment in new initiatives
21 February 2019 – Discovery today presented its half-year results for the period ended 31 December 2018; representing a period of exceptional growth, with a temporary decline in profits due to considerable investment in new initiatives, and volatility in large claims in Discovery Life, unique to this reporting period.
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Mr. Mark Tucker to succeed Mr. Monty Hilkowitz as Chairperson of the Board of Discovery
Chairperson and independent non-executive Director, Mr. Hilkowitz, has informed the Board that he has decided to retire, effective 28 February 2019. Discovery is very grateful to Mr Hilkowitz for his invaluable contribution to the Group throughout the last 16 years of exceptional growth.
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Discovery introduces the world’s first behavioural bank
14 November 2018 – Johannesburg – Financial services company, Discovery, today announced details of its new banking offering. Described as the world’s first behavioural bank, the fully digital bank leverages Discovery’s Shared-Value model, and can be joined from March 2019 by anyone with a smart phone.
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Can behavioural science give us all a better day?
How can we shift our perception to create a better reality? Caroline Webb, renowned leadership coach and economist, shared critical views on getting the most out of the human brain to have a better, more productive day, every day. Webb was one of the speakers at the 2018 Discovery Leadership Summit, held on Thursday in Sandton, Johannesburg.
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Innovation the key to prosperity
Innovation usually has the aim to disrupt markets and industries. When thinking of innovation, it may not always be a completely new product or service. There are various types of innovation, and each of them has a very specific purpose and effect. Market-creating innovation probably has the greatest potential to disrupt markets and grow the economy.
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Optimism after a lost decade
Today at the 2018 Discovery Leadership Summit held in Sandton, business leaders emphasised the irrefutable case for economic growth. This is central to turning around the country since the 2008 financial crisis and the challenges associated with state capture.
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A Conversation with President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Discovery Leadership Summit 2018
7 October 2018 – Johannesburg – Discovery today announced the celebrated global leaders and influential individuals who will take to the stage at the Discovery Leadership Summit, 2018. The event takes place on 1 November 2018.
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Discovery delivers strong results as the Group launches new businesses and develops its bank and Global Vitality Platform
Annual results show excellent performance across Discovery’s businesses with disciplined allocation of capital and cash.
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Sumitomo Life launches Vitality in Japan
Bringing the number of countries in which the Vitality Shared-Value Insurance model is available to 18.
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Discovery and Vitality-linked insurers credited as pioneers of Shared-Value Insurance
A new report published by FSG and the Shared Value Initiative this week recognizes the Vitality business model, formed by Discovery and deployed by five of the world’s leading insurers, as a leading example of Shared-Value in insurance.
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Global leaders in finance, investment and financial planning to speak at the Discovery Financial Planning Summit
The Discovery Financial Planning Summit will be held in Sandton, Johannesburg on 29 May 2017. The role of financial planners is more pivotal than ever before. Building a successful business despite today’s challenges of low economic growth, volatile world events, fast-changing technology and shifting client expectations requires knowledge, adaptability, and innovation...
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Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan: Focusing on growth and moving away from an individualistic culture
After receiving a standing ovation at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan addressed the assembled crowd of CEOs and business executives, and shared some insights on the state of the economy...
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Manulife launches Vitality in Canada
Applying Discovery’s Shared-Value Insurance model to encourage healthier living
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Discovery to introduce Vitality to Japan
Discovery Limited announces a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. (Sumitomo Life) and SoftBank Corporation (SoftBank) that will see shared value insurance introduced to the Japanese life insurance market through the joint development and introduction of insurance products incorporated with Vitality, Discovery’s globally recognised wellness programme.
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Discovery Vitality launches in Europe through Generali
Generali Vitality, based on the Discovery Vitality programme and Discovery’s shared value insurance model, will be available to Generali customers in Germany from 1 July 2016.
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Discovery Sport Industry Summit Invite
The Discovery Sport Industry Summit provides a rare opportunity for leading figures from the nation's top brands, governing bodies and organisations to discuss, debate, network and share best practice on all aspects of the South African sport industry.
