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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.
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Loadshedding takes centre stage in SA’s risk landscape
Loadshedding has surged to the forefront of insurance concerns, eclipsing traditional threats such as fire and theft, according to Santam’s 2023 Insurance Barometer.
What customers are saying online about SA’s major insurers
One short-term insurer bucks the overall negative trend when it comes to the claims-handling process.
Insurers still quantifying losses from Western Cape storm
The City of Cape Town has declared the storm that ravaged the Western Cape over three days in September ‘a major incident’.
RAF amendments ‘will result in higher medical scheme contributions’
The proposed liability exclusions in the Road Accident Fund Amendment Bill will hit medical schemes and short-term insurers hard, legal experts warn.
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A clear case of an ambiguous policy wording?
The policy’s terms and conditions, read together with the schedule, did not make it clear that a tracking device was a requirement for theft/hijacking cover.
Underwriting actions are bearing fruit, says Santam
Interim profit from conventional insurance almost doubles despite significant claims for fires, floods in the Western Cape, and earthquakes in Türkiye.
Failure to have a vehicle inspected does not necessarily mean an insurer can reject a claim
The insurer could not revert to the pre-inception sales discussion when subsequent developments had clearly overtaken that fact, ombud finds.
Some insights on insuring solar panels against theft
What happens if the replacement panel is not compatible with the rest of the system?
Proceed carefully: damages resulting from scams are not covered
An insurance provider advises caution following a surge in the trade in counterfeit luxury goods.
Insurers and their clients count the cost of extreme weather
The insurance industry faces the challenge of striking a balance between affordability for clients and ensuring long-term sustainability amid the changing risk landscape.
Partially fraudulent claim: insured forfeits R1.6m
SCA orders a policyholder to repay Discovery Insure the entire settlement, not only the amount related to the fraudulent part of the claim.
Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2022
Annual report notes a steady increase in disputes related to power surge claims.
