Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
Three studies by Discovery Health actuaries have concluded that the benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19 “undoubtedly” outweigh the risks. The research was based on data from members of medical schemes administered by […]
Covid-19 has overtaken cancer, heart and artery disease as the primary cause of death among Discovery Life clients, according to the insurer’s claims data for 2020. Furthermore, deaths due to Covid-19 in the […]
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that a fourth wave of Covid-19 will emerge in December – and its severity will most likely depend on whether immunity is built in most of the […]
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that a fourth wave of Covid-19 will emerge in December – and its severity will most likely depend on whether immunity is built in most of the […]
Twenty-six percent of South Africans expect they will invest more or increase their retirement fund contributions over the next three months, while the same percentage say they will invest and contribute less, if […]
Unvaccinated people are significantly more at risk of severe illness and death than those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, death claims data from Momentum Life Insurance has shown. Stephen van Niekerk, head […]
Unvaccinated people are significantly more at risk of severe illness and death than those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, death claims data from Momentum Life Insurance has shown. Stephen van Niekerk, head […]
The Council for Medical Schemes, in collaboration with the FPI, will host a webinar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 to inform healthcare brokers and members of medical schemes about the latest developments and […]
The Council for Medical Schemes, in collaboration with the FPI, will host a webinar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 to inform healthcare brokers and members of medical schemes about the latest developments and […]
“The Covid-19 global pandemic has caused ripples through global financial markets as the virus continues to spread across the globe,” according to a Moneyweb article of 18 March 2020. Approximately one year down the line, […]
As South Africa received the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines that are expected to help the country’s efforts to stem the Covid-19 virus, medical aid umbrella bodies assured members that their medical scheme […]
Although COVID-19 has created greater awareness of the need for life insurance, consumer spending power has reduced significantly. Add to this the increase in death and funeral claims as well as the impact […]
Adjusted Level 3 Regulations were gazetted on 29 December 2020 and contain further restrictions and stricter penalties for non-compliance with a view to curbing the spread of the virus while retaining a functioning […]
The global pandemic has caused disruptions to economies around the world. While the most devastating effects of the disease have been the number of infections and deaths, its economic consequences cannot be understated. […]
“The retirement funds sector in South Africa has seen significant change in the past few years – with the focus largely on stronger regulation to protect the interests of members. There can be […]
Whilst the South African government has been heavily criticised by both the media and the public regarding the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has been co-ordinating public-private […]
