‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
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The Supreme Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the Council for Medical Schemes’ appeal against providing documents to the Board of Healthcare Funders on low-cost benefit options marks the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute.
A number of new scams, spoofing communication that appears to be from various institutions, have been doing the rounds. In a recent FSCA media release, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the […]
The Regulator held a media briefing on 20 September to bring the media up to speed on developments in her department. Regulations Draft Regulations were published for public comments on the 8 September 2017 with a […]
A recent press release by the FSB named nine funeral services providers who appear to be acting outside of the law. Is it only the Regulator’s duty to expose such transgressors, or do […]
In 2000, the authorities governing our industry placed restrictions on medical aid fees. It was 3% with a cap of R50. Some 14 years later the cap is R69 (last I looked). I […]
Reaction to the recent introduction of the E-Toll system in Gauteng reminded me of a similar sense of indignation a few years ago when the regulatory examinations were announced. Many people in the […]
