In a recent media statement the Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, welcomed the current debate on the introduction of National Health insurance (NHI). “We will be noting all the views and comments made by […]
In a recent media statement the Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, welcomed the current debate on the introduction of National Health insurance (NHI). “We will be noting all the views and comments made by […]
On Thursday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize released the much-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) bill in Pretoria. He said that it is expected to be fully functional in South Africa by 2026. The Health […]
In a recent media release, the Office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) highlights some of the things consumers do which might result in the insurer cancelling cover or refusing to pay […]
In 2018, 58% of complaints considered by the Ombud for Short Term Insurance (OSTI) under homeowner’s insurance related to claims for damage caused by acts of nature. These claims relate primarily to storm […]
In 2018, 58% of complaints considered by the Ombud for Short Term Insurance (OSTI) under homeowner’s insurance related to claims for damage caused by acts of nature. These claims relate primarily to storm […]
The Prudential Authority’s annual report was covered in various media publications where the focus was mainly on the banking sector’s assets. The report also shared numbers from the insurance industry: Entities per sector […]
Business Day TV’s “You & Your Money” recently interviewed Edite Teixeira-Mckinon, the Deputy Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance. Teixeira-Mckinon joined Bryan Hirsch, personal financial planner and author, to discuss the operations of the Short-Term […]
In a recent media article, Product Development Actuary for Sanlam Individual Life, Karen Bongers shares a checklist of insurance must-haves that will definitely come in handy before you lock up and set off […]
Credit life or credit protection plans are insurance policies that afford cover to consumers of credit to provide assurance that in the event of their death, disability, terminal illness or retrenchment, the outstanding […]
Credit life or credit protection plans are insurance policies that afford cover to consumers of credit to provide assurance that in the event of their death, disability, terminal illness or retrenchment, the outstanding […]
– Tips for your clients This week many universities and colleges re-opened and many students headed back to campus. Marius Neethling, Underwriting Manager for Santam’s Personal Lines recently shared some expert advice on […]
Business or commercial insurance? – Advisor’s duty to ensure clients are correctly covered The conundrum of business vs commercial vehicle insurance is once again showcased in one of the most recent determinations issued […]
Business or commercial insurance? – Advisor’s duty to ensure clients are correctly covered The conundrum of business vs commercial vehicle insurance is once again showcased in one of the most recent determinations issued […]
The release of the South African crime stats lead to a lot of talk in the media, on social media as well as in public conversations. With the murder rate that continues to […]
An article on this topic was recently published on the FIA website. The use of drones is rapidly growing in popularity. Individuals, companies and even governments have come to realise that drones have […]
A case study recently published by the Short-term Ombudsman reiterates the basic principle that short-term insurance is a contract entered into in good faith and that there was no obligation on an insurer […]
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