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26 Mar 2019

Loadshedding could be devastating for South Africans, especially if not insured

As South Africa is plunged into darkness due to the latest round of loadshedding, Old Mutual Insure’s Insurance Expert, Christelle Colman warns that this could have severe implications for both households and businesses. She urged South Africans to take out insurance to protect themselves or if they already have insurance, to make the effort to...
05 Mar 2019

Don’t Cancel Your Insurance Policy to Alleviate Rising Cost of Living, Says Old Mutual

South Africans battling the rising cost of living should not be tempted to cancel their car insurance policies to free up cash flow and should instead look at alternative options to reduce their monthly insurance costs, says Old Mutual Insure.
01 Mar 2019

Vehicle buyers offered access to tailored short-term insurance cover

PSG Insure, part of South Africa’s largest independent adviser network, has partnered with BMW Financial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (‘BMW Finance’) to offer its customers quality advice and competitive insurance solutions.
26 Feb 2019

All you need to know about insurance excesses

By the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance.   Unless you have elected to pay an additional premium for an excess-free policy, you will almost always pay an excess when you claim from your insurer- whether you are at fault or not. So what exactly is an excess and why do insurers apply these charges to insurance claims?...
30 Jan 2019

Cyber security resolutions: What businesses should look out for

This will be a year where companies of all sizes and industries experience a new level of alarm in realising their vulnerability to data breaches, hacking and other cybercrimes due to the proliferation of evermore sophisticated hackers.  That’s the word from Doug Clare, Vice President of Product Management at predictive analytics company, FICO.
23 Jan 2019

Managing student asset risks with appropriate insurance cover

When it comes to protecting your child’s portable assets and car, a professional insurance broker has the experience and specialist knowledge to help you find the best cover that’s the right fit for your needs and unique circumstances. That’s the word from Mandy Barrett of insurance brokers and risk advisers, Aon South Africa. She advises...
14 Jan 2019

SME insurance checklist for the New Year

Business owners who are planning for the year ahead should not overlook the importance of reviewing their insurance policies to ensure they are adequately covered against insurable risks.
09 Jan 2019

Use home chemicals safely for fire safety

By Bertus Visser, Chief Executive of Distribution at PSG Insure. Countless household goods contain flammable chemicals, while those containing non-flammable chemicals can come in combustible packaging. There are several examples of common chemical-laden products you’ll find in your home. Each carry the risk of fire if not properly handled or stored, and we often forget...
12 Dec 2018

Insurance and load-shedding: what you need to know

With load-shedding on the menu this December, we could be in for an interesting festive season – particularly as far as our appliances are concerned.
12 Dec 2018

Misconceptions about cyber insurance and what it covers

As cyber risk becomes more ubiquitous, costing the globe up to R8.6 trillion a year – attacks such as NotPetya and WannaCry remind us that digital world risks are moving into the physical world with crippling business interruption, legal fees and massive damage to brands and reputation.