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30 Jan 2020

How to ‘celebrate’ Car Insurance Day

By Janice Roberts

It’s Car Insurance Day on 1 February – and it’s time to throw a huge insurance party. Invite your friends. Switch on those desk-top disco lights. Pour a strong coffee. And get down to reviewing your car insurance to make sure you’re properly covered.
29 Jan 2020

Slip-and-trip claims causing more pain for businesses

By Janice Roberts

The R7.1million claim that was recently filed against Woolworths, after a customer stumbled and fell over a packing crate, once again brings the growing liability risks faced by South African businesses into focus. This is according to Manisha Chiman, Executive Head: Liability Underwriting at SHA Risk Specialists, who says that personal injury claims are increasing...
23 Jan 2020

Making the most of what you have

By Janice Roberts

This year, why not make it a goal to make the most of what you have, by ensuring no emergencies or unforeseen events can impact your financial plan? Short-term insurance is a vital part of being able to do this
23 Jan 2020

Liability claims - When to notify?

By Janice Roberts

Typically, an insurance policy stipulates that notice of a claim must be given as soon as possible or within the time limit stipulated by the policy. While this may seem simple enough with a straight-forward assets policy, liability insurance is markedly different.

20 Jan 2020

Short-Term Insurance Set for a Big Shake Up in 2020

By Janice Roberts

Solvency looks set to transform South African short-term insurance, with a product that offers vital risk cover and savings investment opportunities, all within a single monthly premium. Short-Term insurance brands are among South Africa’s most successful businesses and have changed consumer perceptions of what used to be grudge purchase with smart branding and ongoing product...
16 Jan 2020

South African fintech in 2020 – what can we expect?

By Janice Roberts

By Dominique Collett, a senior investment executive at Rand Merchant Investment Holdings and the head of AlphaCode. Wednesday, 15 January 2020: Fintech is rapidly transforming the very essence of global financial services. Here at AlphaCode, we spend a lot of time researching and thinking about how technology, social media and a transforming consumer base is...
15 Jan 2020

Feeling the way through FICA

By Janice Roberts

By James George, Compliance Manager at Compli-Serve SA. As things currently stand, providers of short-term insurance are not deemed accountable institutions. Discussions are in progress within the corridors of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to determine whether they will be brought under the ambit. As the FIC is the body responsible for identifying the proceeds...
15 Jan 2020

Be pro-active to ensure your claims get paid out

By Janice Roberts

There is definitely a right and wrong way to go about making a successful insurance claim
10 Jan 2020

How insurers can unlock new markets

By Janice Roberts

TechITEZ launches insuretech technology solutions designed for insurers to unlock new markets and better serve existing ones. The insurance industry is becoming more technologically advanced and disrupted by the day.  This is happening against a backdrop where insurers are under massive pressure to manage costs, attract and retain clients in a shrinking market pool, improve...
09 Jan 2020

Robust business interruption strategies in turbulent times

By Janice Roberts

Business interruption insurance is critical to keep the revenue generating ability of a business intact.  Amidst catastrophic events such as political strikes, cyber-attacks or natural disasters, business interruption scenarios are evolving rapidly, with the risk rated at #4 on the list of top 10 risks according to Aon’s Global Risk Management survey.  “Business interruption insurance...
08 Jan 2020

SA art collections increasingly valuable

By Janice Roberts

The AfrAsia Bank South Africa Wealth Report 2019 reveals that South African fine art prices have risen by 33% over the past decade, compared to an 18% increase globally. However, the Managing Director of Elite Risk Acceptances, Christelle Colman urges all South African art collectors to ascertain the current market value of their artworks and...
06 Jan 2020

Here’s a resolution worth writing down: Review your insurance

By Janice Roberts

‘This year, I’m definitely going to save more money.’ It’s one of the great New Year’s resolutions (along with going to gym more often, losing weight and quitting smoking). But along with cutting back on unnecessary expenses, making sure that your insurance fits your needs will go a long way towards making 2020 your most...