The Landscape Studies and the data underpinning the World Map of Microinsurance (WMM) provide a unique benchmark for tracking the development of the microinsurance sector. Access to data generates market knowledge and development, furthers best practice and leads to better products and services. To support the development of the sector, viable and accessible data is needed. The Landscape Studies address this need by supporting regional studies and an online database.

Hollard is South Africa's largest privately-owned insurance group with more than six million policyholders in 18 countries on four continents. We talked to Mark Robertson, Head of Strategy and Analytics, about the importance of successful partnerships and cooperation.

MiN: How has Hollard got to where it is now?