Kganyago pushes for inflation target of 3%
The SA Reserve Bank should set an inflation target of 3% or 4%, and the failure to lower the target band to 2–4% – as intended – was “a major policy mistake”, says […]
Author: Mark Bechard
Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2023
‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
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Why Prudential is rebranding as M&G Investments
London-headquartered M&G plc has once again become the majority shareholder in Prudential Investment Managers. As part of Prudential’s reversion to being a subsidiary of M&G, it will be rebranded as M&G Investments before […]
Big jump in risk policy purchases while lapses fall
More South Africans are realising the value of life cover, with purchases of risk policies up significantly in the first six months of this year, while there has been a marked reduction in […]
Big jump in risk policy purchases while lapses fall
More South Africans are realising the value of life cover, with purchases of risk policies up significantly in the first six months of this year, while there has been a marked reduction in […]
Threats and opportunities in changing insurance landscape
A dominant theme in this year’s Santam Insurance Barometer is how the rapid adoption of technology is changing the insurance landscape, and insurers and intermediaries need to be aware of the potential opportunities […]
Threats and opportunities in changing insurance landscape
A dominant theme in this year’s Santam Insurance Barometer is how the rapid adoption of technology is changing the insurance landscape, and insurers and intermediaries need to be aware of the potential opportunities […]
Online registration portal for losses due to civil unrest
The government has launched an online portal for businesses hit by the riots and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng to report their losses. National Treasury deputy director-general Ismail Momoniat told the Money Show […]
Online registration portal for losses due to civil unrest
The government has launched an online portal for businesses hit by the riots and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng to report their losses. National Treasury deputy director-general Ismail Momoniat told the Money Show […]
Update on Sasria claims
National Treasury has reiterated that the government will ensure that Sasria can meet its claims obligations. Treasury deputy director-general Ismail Momoniat told the Money Show on Tuesday: “Right from the start, the president […]
Update on Sasria claims
National Treasury has reiterated that the government will ensure that Sasria can meet its claims obligations. Treasury deputy director-general Ismail Momoniat told the Money Show on Tuesday: “Right from the start, the president […]
Transgression of employment contract not grounds for debarment
Misconduct in terms of an employer’s code of conduct and governance framework are not necessarily grounds for debarring a representative, the Financial Sector Tribunal ruled this month. In the matter that came before […]
Transgression of employment contract not grounds for debarment
Misconduct in terms of an employer’s code of conduct and governance framework are not necessarily grounds for debarring a representative, the Financial Sector Tribunal ruled this month. In the matter that came before […]
Do intermediaries still add value?
Our main story in last week’s Moonstone Monitor was on what the latest Santam Insurance Barometer has to say about the changing role of intermediaries. Andrew Coutts, Santam’s head of Intermediated Business, emphasised […]
Do intermediaries still add value?
Our main story in last week’s Moonstone Monitor was on what the latest Santam Insurance Barometer has to say about the changing role of intermediaries. Andrew Coutts, Santam’s head of Intermediated Business, emphasised […]
Are great expectations by HNW investors misplaced?
High-net-worth South African investors are hugely optimistic about what their investments will return over the next five years, expecting an average annual return of 15.2% during this period, an increase of 2.5% since […]
Increased public interest in wills
Santam Trust says it is seeing an increased demand for wills among demographics that, traditionally, have not been interested in estate planning. Its experience confirms the results of a study by Brand Atlas […]
