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27 Feb 2025

Insurance in the time of economic and geopolitical turmoil 

By Staff Writer

By Mark Sanders, COO at GIB and Jonathan Lindeque, Head of Agriculture and Manufacturing at GIB From the war in Ukraine to tensions in the Middle East, global conflicts and economic uncertainties are disrupting societies, economies and politics, and the ripple effects of these events are felt in the insurance industry. Natural disasters are also...
22 Feb 2022

Protecting the assets of students: a vital step in holistic financial planning

By Staff Writer

An important reminder for parents to insure the possessions of students as 2022’s first semester commences.
10 Feb 2022

FNB launches short-term insurance for home and car

By Staff Writer

FNB is expanding its insurance business with the launch of FNB Short-Term Insurance for car and home.
02 Nov 2021

Professional advice is not a ‘nice to have’ – especially in insurance

By Staff Writer

Technology has practically taken over in most spheres of existence – from business transacting to personal and everyday activities like shopping, staying in touch, as well as education – and insurance is definitely a sector that is not exempt from this ‘technological takeover’.
25 Oct 2021

Consult your broker before commissioning a building contractor

By Staff Writer

Building renovations can be the fast-track solution to add significant value to commercial and residential properties. Before anyone brings a contractor on site when planning improvements to a property (whether it is used for residential or commercial purposes), establish whether a Construction All-Risks insurance policy is required.
19 Oct 2021

Markers needed to rebalance the world post Covid-19

By Staff Writer

It is time to stabilise business and socio-economic activities in the wake of the dramatic and deep changes that have taken place over the past 18 months, according to Sharon Paterson, Chief Executive Officer of Infiniti Insurance Limited.
15 Oct 2021

SA insurance industry almost ‘out of the woods’

By Staff Writer

KPMG South Africa this week launched its annual South African Insurance Industry Survey for 2021. Forty non-life insurers, twenty-one life insurers and seven reinsurers were surveyed. The results indicate that the South African insurance industry has been invaluable to the economy, serving as a shock absorber and allowing many businesses to recover.
07 Oct 2021

Why businesses need tailor-made insurance solutions

By Staff Writer

Entrepreneurs invest a lot of energy into getting their businesses off the ground and finding ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, few put the same dedicated effort into finding the best insurance solution for their business. Every business is unique, and there is no guarantee that stock standard insurance solutions can cater to the day-to-day needs of every small-and-medium sized enterprise (SME).
05 Oct 2021

Raining on climate change's parade

By Staff Writer

From the Caribbean to the Far East, the increasing intensity of extreme weather events has once again thrust climate change to the forefront of public discussion. Just weeks ago, Hurricane Ida completely wrecked Louisiana’s electricity grid in the US, while both Greece and Siberia have struggled to contain wildfires that have had a crippling effect on their local infrastructure.

04 Oct 2021

Sasria making 'significant' progress in paying eligible claims

By Staff Writer

It has been over two months since the unprecedented chain of events transpired in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng that left businesses looted, destructed and others burnt. Work has been underway since then to address the damages incurred and assist businesses to start operating again.
29 Sep 2021

Insuring a lavishly landscaped garden

By Staff Writer

During the month of September, many homeowners flock outdoors to enjoy the start of Spring; this may even result in a purchase of a plant or two for one’s garden. But if you are super rich, your love for the outdoors may culminate into spend of anything between R500 000 and R1 million on a single tree for your property.
29 Sep 2021

Insurance for seniors: Match your premium to your life stage

By Staff Writer

They say that the one constant in life is change, and this is certainly true for anyone entering their senior years. Suddenly you may find yourself working less, enjoying your hard-earned money more and spending your time on more relaxing pursuits. However, lifestyle is not the only thing that evolves as you enter into your next life stage. As your health and financial needs start to change, so do your risks and insurance requirements.