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05 Jul 2017

Cutting insurance in tough times will never justify recovery costs

In tough economic climates – such as the recession South Africa finds itself in at the moment – households and small business owners may be tempted to reduce their short-term insurance, but the short-term savings may not justify the long-term cost of recovery in the event of a natural disaster. 
30 Jun 2017

Financial losses can hit SA holiday makers

The longer school holiday which takes place over July typically sees many families travel either locally or internationally. There are however a multitude of things that can go wrong while families are away and can cost a small fortune, for example lost luggage, stolen possessions, medical emergencies as well as disasters at home, such as...
28 Jun 2017

Three steps to choosing the right insurance adviser

With the recent hard-hitting winter weather, along with fires in the Western Cape, and cold temperatures creeping in around the country as winter fully sets in, having adequate insurance cover is essential. This is according to Bertus Visser, Chief Executive of Distribution at PSG Insure.
13 Jun 2017

Managing insurance costs for young drivers

It’s every young person’s dream and every parent’s nightmare – when our sons and daughters get the keys to their very first set of wheels and can officially drive themselves to where they need to go. Besides the nostalgia surrounding your child’s impending independence, there are important issues of safety and insurance costs that go...
13 Jun 2017

Businesses urged to assess risk management policies

Following the devastation last week caused by the Western Cape storm – resulting in significant damage to infrastructure and thousands forced from their homes in Cape Town and surrounds – business owners are now counting the cost of interruption to their operations, following the worst natural disaster in the region for 30 years. In light of...
29 May 2017

Cybercrime on the increase

‘WannaCry’ has been branded as one of the most widespread ransomware attacks ever recorded, with more than 300 000 victims in 150 countries around the globe. This is according to Kerry Curtin, Business Unit Manager: Financial Institutions at Aon South Africa.  ‘WannaCry’ firmly highlights cyber-crime’s inherent risk to business, with its dramatic rise in the top ten...
10 May 2017

City of Johannesburg lauded for ‘declaring war’ on potholes

Herman Mashaba, mayor of Johannesburg, recently revealed his plans to alleviate the city’s pothole problem by awarding R88 million to address the pothole repair backlog across the city. The Johannesburg Road Agency has also launched a new mobile app called Find & Fix, to allow citizens to quickly and easily report road related defects like...
04 May 2017

Africa, the search for growth

Over the past 10-15 years, the global economy has experienced a marked slowdown. Global investors, including South African investors, are compelled to seek new territories that not only offer higher growth rates, but also market diversification. 
11 Apr 2017

Things you may not know about your insurance cover

Whether you’re buckling up for a road trip or getting ready for some quality time at home over the holidays, these facts about your insurance will help ensure you’re properly covered.
10 Apr 2017

Tips for driving safer this Easter holiday

  Easter holidays are upon us once again and many South Africans will embark on their different holiday journeys. During this period, the country’s roads will be very busy and this rise in activity unfortunately increases the potential risks of motor accidents.