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12 Jun 2018

Ronny Miyambo appointed as MD of Novare Actuaries and Consultants

Novare is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ronny Miyambo as Managing Director of Novare Actuaries and Consultants with immediate effect. Mr Miyambo has been a key member of Novare’s leadership team since 2017 and will take over from former CEO Romeo Makhubela who tendered his resignation as at end May 2018. Mr Miyambo...
12 Jun 2018

European equities seen as a catch-up opportunity

By Dylan Ball, head of European Equity Strategies, Templeton Global Equity Group. In our view, the recent softness in European earnings and macro data reflect a mid-cycle slowdown rather than the end of the economic recovery in Europe.
11 Jun 2018

How to seriously mess up your funeral insurance

Funeral insurance is one of the simplest forms of insurance on the market in South Africa, yet it is possible to mess it up badly. And at a traumatic time like the death of a loved one, the fewer the surprises the better. Paul Myeza, Chief Operating Officer of OUTsurance Life with 23 years’ experience...
11 Jun 2018

Appointment of Managing Director at Ashburton Investments in Jersey

Ashburton Investments has appointed Tony Wilshin to the role of Managing Director of its international business’ headquarters in Jersey.
11 Jun 2018

Saving the earth needn’t cost the earth

There was a time when you could sip your favourite strawberry smoothie without worrying about the straw. But that was before you and the world started becoming more aware of your impact on the environment. According to Euromonitor International, the global market for health and wellness offerings reached $686 billion in 2016 and it is...
11 Jun 2018

Top tips for first time home owners

Owning a house comes with certain responsibilities that first time home owners might not be fully aware of.  Doing your homework upfront is key to having the peace of mind that you can cope with the financial obligations of owning your own home, including related costs for maintenance, repairs, insurance, rates and taxes and so...
11 Jun 2018

Time and time again

By Stephen Kelly, Investment Analyst, Maitland A pick-up in equity market volatility, like the one experienced recently, can lead to greater disparity amongst portfolio returns as different investors make different decisions based on the information they see and the emotions they feel.
08 Jun 2018

Life insurers paid 99.3% of underwritten life policy death claims last year

Life insurers paid 99.3% of all claims against fully underwritten life policies last year, resulting in benefit payments of R14.4 billion to beneficiaries following the death of a loved one. Fully underwritten life policies are only issued if the policyholder has completed a full underwriting process, which involves a comprehensive assessment of the life insured’s...
08 Jun 2018

Investment Summit brings together 10 of world’s top investment experts

The Allan Gray Investment Summit will bring together over 3000 investors who will gather to listen to investment experts from around the world.  From where to invest, both locally and globally, and what to avoid, the Summit is for investors who are interested in growing their long-term wealth. Some of the world’s biggest fund managers will...
08 Jun 2018

Cartrack and Drive and Save’s affordable theft-only vehicle insurance

In a country where between 65% and 70% of motor vehicles remain uninsured (according to the Automobile Association), it seems inevitable that a company would recognise the gap in the market and introduce an affordable theft-only insurance product. This is precisely what recently occurred through Cartrack’s subsidiary, Drive and Save (Pty) Ltd, with theft-only vehicle...

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