Expired driving permit was not material to the loss, non-life ombud rules
The insurer argued the hijacked vehicle should not have been on the road because the driver’s PrDP had expired.
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Insurers push for trackers as theft of high-end vehicles surges
According to the latest SAPS crime statistics, there were 5 973 carjackings in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Claims reflect surge in theft and hijackings of high-value vehicles
Swift corrective action has proved to be effective in reducing vehicle theft and hijacking claims to ‘acceptable levels’, Santam’s 2023 Insurance Barometer report finds.
Fit a tracking device or lose your theft and hijacking cover, vehicle owners told
Old Mutual Insure and Elite Risk policyholders in six provinces given a deadline to instal a tracker.
