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28 Sep 2016

Unfamiliarity with towing regulations could harm your claim

South African drivers who have not kept up to date with the regulations for towing trailers or caravans, run the risk of having their insurance claims denied in the event of an accident. This is according to George Davis, Head: Engineering and Construction at RBS, who states that a surprising number of motorists are currently...
28 Sep 2016

Insurance implications for divorced couples

It is important that those who are filing for divorce know what the insurance implications will be. (The latest statistics from StatsSA show that the divorce rate in South Africa is up by almost 5% since 2012).
08 Sep 2016

Insurance implications when security guards cannot jump walls

In an effort to avoid becoming victim of house break-ins or robberies, an increasing number of South African homeowners erect high walls around their properties. However, these high walls could pose a potential risk as some security guards may not be allowed to jump over the barriers, which could lead to severe losses for the...
17 Aug 2016

Can you afford to self-insure?

All people with possessions are insured. However, some choose to self-insure and thus they carry the full premium risk. So it is relevant to ask: ‘How do you choose to insure and what option can you actually afford in the event of a crisis?’ This is according to Raimund Snyders, Chief Executive of Mutual &...
10 Aug 2016

Is your insurance geared for the devastating impact of weather catastrophes?

South Africa has been battered by severe weather phenomena, with startling disparities ranging from severe drought, devastating floods, violent hail storms, heavy snowfalls and even tornados, leaving a trail of destruction across the country.
27 Jul 2016

Avoid the cold shoulder from your insurer

We are in the thick of winter and recent national warnings of extreme cold weather are a chilly reality to us all. The Western Cape and Kwazulu-Natal are experiencing heavy flooding, while in the Free State and Eastern Cape, snow is piling up.
21 Jul 2016

Debunking the myths of home contents insurance

Many consumers, especially those who are renting a property, do not fully understand the absolute necessity of home contents insurance. Regardless of whether someone owns or rents a property, it is a good idea to take out home contents insurance as this type of cover will pay to replace or repair items inside the home...
19 Jul 2016

So you think you’re saving on insurance? Three myths busted

With July being National Savings Month, it’s a time to reflect on your budget looking at where you are spending and where you could save more. Thinking you can cut costs on your insurance, however, is a potentially common misconception.
14 Jul 2016

Your insurance: Are all bases covered?

We don’t need the newspaper headlines – though there are many – to remind us that times are tough, says Bertus Visser, Chief Executive of Distribution, PSG Insure.
11 Jul 2016

Teaming up to conquer complex risk

Mutual & Federal Insurance have announced that they are enhancing their client and broker proposition with the launch of new General Aviation, Kidnap & Ransom, Terrorism and Political Risk products and an expansion of their Property, Marine and Engineering underwriting appetite and risk capacity. Their enhanced proposition will increase choice for insurance brokers, buyers and...