Execution of wills during lockdown – Covid-19 poses problems
“Since 1 January 1954 all wills must be in writing. They can be written by hand, typed or printed. The signature of the testator/testatrix must appear at the end of the will. This […]
Lockdown
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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Lockdown lowdown – How to continue banking safely and effectively
In a recent media release Reana Steyn, the Ombud for Banking Services, cautions consumers to remain calm and to follow the stringent lockdown measures in place to protect both themselves and their families, […]
Lockdown restrictions – Remember to look after your body
Only in a healthy body lives a healthy mind! Few would disagree with this age-old adage … with Covid-19 restrictions in place however, it has become super easy to neglect this sage advice. […]
Lockdown restrictions – Remember to look after your body
Only in a healthy body lives a healthy mind! Few would disagree with this age-old adage … with Covid-19 restrictions in place however, it has become super easy to neglect this sage advice. […]
SA Lockdown – Impact on short-term claims and premium collection
In one of the case studies discussed in the latest Short-Term Ombudsman Briefcase, readers are reminded of Rule 15.1 of the Policyholder Protection Rules. This states that policies must contain a provision for a […]
Taking out life insurance during COVID-19 lockdown
In a recent ASISA media release, Hennie de Villiers, deputy chair of the ASISA Life and Risk Board Committee, states that, while medical testing is an important part of the insurance process used […]
Lockdown and Cybersecurity
The recently released Communication 12 of the FSCA alerts financial institutions to explicitly consider cyber-risk exposures and potential for breaches that may be heightened over this lock-down period due to the wide roll […]
Where does the National Lockdown leave FSPs?
Annexure B to the supplementary regulations published in respect of the National Lockdown includes the term “Insurance services” in the list of essential services. This term is unfortunately not defined anywhere further in […]
