BIHL feels premium strain as fiscal crunch squeezes households
Tuesday, September 02, 2025 | 120 Views |
Catherine Lesetedi
The listed BIHL, which is a diversified entity that owns Botswana Life Insurance Limited and Botswana Insurance Fund Management (BIFM), said some retail clients whose revenues are dependent on government contracts have struggled to keep up with policy obligations.
As a result, the company has rolled out payment plans to cushion clients under strain.
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