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FMI

01 Jun 2019

The power of possibility – what next for the empty nester?

By Janice Roberts

Empty Nesters… the market segment at the crossroads between midlife and retirement. This can be a period of major transition, as their children leave home. For those who find themselves at this crossroads, it presents the opportunity for reflection, to take stock and set their sights on new goals.
09 May 2019

Life insurers exist to help you - but you need to help them too

By Janice Roberts

Many people believe that insurers try to find reasons not to pay claims – but this couldn’t be further from the truth, says Brad Toerien, chief executive officer of life insurer FMI.
01 Apr 2019

What your clients need to know when they start ‘adulting’

By Janice Roberts

By: Brad Toerien, CEO, FMI
04 Mar 2019

While it's all about money, FMI pays attention to income funding

By Janice Roberts

Tito Mboweni delivered the 2019 Budget last month, his first ever as finance minister, in a very tough environment. While financial service providers tend to set their focus on retirement and potential tax relief during this period, life insurer FMI is taking a different approach.
13 Feb 2019

And the best gifts come in life-size boxes

By Janice Roberts

The month of romance is here, and the hopeless romantics are in full swing. For all the cynical jibes and cheesy grins, Valentine’s Day is a great reminder to celebrate the people we love and who make our lives that much better. It’s an opportunity to express that admiration and care in a way that...
01 Feb 2019

Overcoming the obstacles around the insurance conversation for young earners

By Janice Roberts

It’s not surprising that many young earners struggle to see the immediate value of a long-term policy, choosing to believe their income is better spent on today’s more pressing concerns. A large part of this points to the various misconceptions handicapping the industry.
26 Sep 2018

Time for women to take control of their financial future

By Janice Roberts

By Grace Winter, Head of Brand & Communications at FMI. As South African women, what lives do we want to lead? How do we plan for those lives? And how do we make smart financial decisions that support our plans?
25 Apr 2018

Are your clients saving enough for retirement?

By Janice Roberts

By Brad Toerien – FMI CEO We all know that saving for retirement is essential, but do we know how much our clients need to retire? Our calculations are often based on the outdated assumption that individuals only need 75% of their income to maintain their desired standard of living and that savings equal to...