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01 Apr 2022

CEO Interview: Becoming Bidvest Life

By Timothy Rangongo

Life insurer FMI officially rebranded itself to Bidvest Life as it looks to unlock growth opportunities. MoneyMarketing editor, Timothy Rangongo, spoke to Lulu Rasebotsa, Bidvest Life CEO, about the rebranding, strategy and vision going forward.
02 Mar 2022

Opportunity for Independent Financial Advisers awaits with FMI

By Staff Writer

FMI is committed to helping advisers grow their business by providing them with the support and products they need to change clients’ lives for the better.
02 Feb 2022

Unvaccinated new customers will pay more for cover, says FMI

By Staff Writer

The move only applies to new policy applications from 1 January, and policyholders with existing cover will not be affected.
25 Oct 2021

If you lose your income, can you keep paying the bills?

By Staff Writer

It’s estimated that more than six out of 10 (62%) of South Africans will run out of money within three months if they lose their income due to injury or illness[1]. How long would you last without an income? What would be your next move? What payments would you cancel first?
13 Oct 2021

Time for IFAs to put income protection at top of the agenda

By Staff Writer

Too few clients understand the value of insuring their income before anything else, which means many individuals are left unable to take care of themselves and their loved ones when they experience injury or fall ill during their working lives, says Leza Wells, chief product actuary at life insurer FMI (a division of Bidvest Life Ltd).
27 Sep 2021

FMI appoints first female CEO

By Staff Writer

Life insurer FMI, a division of Bidvest Life, has appointed experienced financial services industry leader Lulu Rasebotsa as its new chief executive, effective 6 October 2021. “After a rigorous selection process, we’re delighted to welcome Lulu on board to head FMI. Her vision for the industry and extensive experience across the financial services sector make her ideally suited to lead and build the long-term growth and sustainability of FMI in the market,” said Hannah Sadiki, chief executive at Bidvest Financial Services.
15 Sep 2021

Here’s why it’s vital that you have a valid will

By Staff Writer

Every year, tens of thousands of South Africans die without a valid will. The effects on their families and loved ones can be devastating, as they are often left without access to funds while the estate is being wound up – a process which can take up to a year, or longer.
08 Sep 2021

Life insurance: Know what you signed up for

By Staff Writer

Let’s face it: many of us don’t understand the details and terms of our life insurance policies. Apart from the fact that you could be insuring the wrong risks, the bigger problem with not understanding your cover is that you could end up being disappointed when you get to claim.
20 Aug 2021

The future of life insurance in a post-Covid world

By Staff Writer

Covid-19 has had ‘a significant impact’ on the life insurance industry, with sharp increases in retrenchment claims, death and funeral claims, and disability income claims for people booked off work for a few weeks after contracting the illness. “This has seen insurers becoming more conservative in issuing new death and critical illness policies until the industry has a clearer picture of the effects of the virus,” said Leza Wells, the Chief Product Actuary at FMI (a division of Bidvest Life).
27 May 2021

Zanele Ntulini appointed FMI’s new CMO

By Staff Writer

Life insurer, FMI (a Division of Bidvest Life Ltd), recently announced the appointment of Zanele Ntulini as its Chief Marketing Officer. “We’re excited to have Zanele join the FMI executive leadership team where she will contribute to the company’s continued focus on innovation, growth and transformation,” said Neil Wolno, FMI Acting CEO.
31 Mar 2021

Sheldon Shaw: Making his mark

By Staff Writer

Tattoo artist, Sheldon Shaw,explains the impact of his profession on the lives of others and why he needs income protection to continue making his mark.
03 Mar 2021

Meet Isabel Botha: Enjoying financial freedom and financial security

By Staff Writer

Many individuals today choose to work as freelancers and this sector is predicted to grow, considering the biggest driver of change in the employment landscape is flexible working arrangements. This trend is being accelerated by advancing technology and a changing worker focus for autonomy.