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MUA Insurance Acceptances

08 Aug 2018

MUA Insurance Acceptances appoints new head of brand and marketing

By Janice Roberts

High net worth underwriter, MUA Insurance Acceptances (Pty) Ltd has announced the appointment of Michelle Ashen-Abrahams as Head of Brand and Marketing. The position was recently created by the MUA Board as part of the company’s new brand and marketing strategy.
11 Jul 2018

Electricity and your home

By Janice Roberts

Homeowners are at risk of having their insurance claims rejected if it is found that they are not in possession of a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance (ECOC) for their property.
24 Oct 2017

WARNING: Fibre can stop your home alarm system from working

By Janice Roberts

The nationwide rollout of fibre in South African homes is apparent around almost every residential corner. However, along with the major advantage of added connectivity comes an unknown impact on the operations of home alarm systems, placing residents at risk.
10 Apr 2017

Tips for driving safer this Easter holiday

By Janice Roberts

  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.
08 Mar 2017

Driving lessons in school curriculum welcomed

By Janice Roberts

The initiative planned by The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) and the Department of Basic Education to include driving lessons into the high school curriculum is a good initiative that will improve road safety as future drivers will be skilled from a young age.This is according to Dawie Loots, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MUA...
31 Jan 2017

Insurance considerations for homeowners with swimming pools

By Janice Roberts

With the summer season in full swing, many homeowners are using their swimming pools on a regular basis and pay close attention to maintenance issues, but during the colder winter months maintenance is often neglected.
23 Jan 2017

Consumers warned of insurance risks in light of Cape Town fires

By Janice Roberts

Over the past few weeks devastating fires have swept across areas in and around Cape Town, creating severe damage to properties. With firefighters still trying to get many of the blazes under control, people who live in the affected areas are at risk of suffering huge financial losses as the infernos advance closer to residential...
16 Jan 2017

Bank safety deposit boxes still a safe option

By Janice Roberts

Last month, robbers overpowered a security guard and stole over 250 FNB safety deposit boxes from the bank’s Randburg branch. Police later found the boxes abandoned near Nasrec with some containing only documents.
24 Oct 2016

Oudtshoorn earthquake raises questions about insurance

By Janice Roberts

The 3.4 magnitude tremor that hit Oudtshoorn last week has highlighted the major issue whether the local insurance industry is prepared to cover massive losses and damage as a result of earthquakes.  This is according to Dawie Loots, CEO of MUA Insurance Acceptances.
26 Apr 2016

MUA honours top brokers

By Janice Roberts

  MUA Insurance Acceptances celebrated its top intermediaries during April with three prestigious broker award evenings held in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
29 Oct 2015

Insuring for civil unrest

By Janice Roberts

The recent student riots have highlighted the issue of who will cover the costs of damage to personal property that may result from this type of social upheaval.
07 Oct 2015

Credit records impact insurance premiums

By Janice Roberts

Many South Africans aren’t aware that most local insurance companies use credit-based insurance scores to help determine risk, and that this score is one of the leading factors used to calculate the premium consumers will pay for their insurance.