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Covid-19 shines spotlight on gaping holes in personal risk planning and responding insurance solutions

The Covid-19 pandemic has pulled a critical thread, unravelling the fibre of every economic and social structure, across countries, continents and communities. In the wake of soaring infections, hospitalisations and global lockdowns, this black swan event has painfully revealed how vulnerable ...
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COVID-19 and guidance for the medical profession

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has recognised the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and provided special guidelines that will apply during the pandemic. The HPCSA will continue to operate, but with restrictions. For example, professional conduct inquiries and in-person mediations ...
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Notification obligations under a medical malpractice insurance policy

Medical malpractice insurance is a practical necessity in the current litigious environment, writes Aneesa Bodiat of Natmed Medical Defence (http://www. natmed. mobi/), as an unfavourable judgment can lead to severe financial and reputation consequences. Some of the most serious cases, for ...
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PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY DURING A PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique set of circumstances for medical professionals, many of whom would do well to be seek clarity from their professional insurers as they are called on to step into unfamiliar terrain. Medical malpractice insurance usually covers malpractice related to a medical ...
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Liberty Drives Hope - and places the needs of ordinary South Africans at the core

It was a desperate cry for help on Facebook. When Karen Denny, Divisional Executive for Liberty’s Digital Marketing team, first read it, her heart sank. An elderly woman had anonymously poured her heart out, searching for help after she was sexually assaulted by a relative. The woman’s family ...
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Investment » FNB announces TaxTim as a new eBucks Rewards partner Want to withdraw retirement funds on emigration? National Treasury and SARS say try again in 3 years' time Why female investors are on the rise SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S INDIVIDUALISED FINANCIAL JOURNEY MANAGING ABSENTEEISM AND MEDICAL INCAPACITY DURING A PANDEMIC

Life » LIBERTY MAKES BOLD DECLARATION IN NEW BRAND REFRESH One of Mzansi’s biggest fundraising events in history gets SA’s sporting legends racing for change! 1Life research: South Africa’s women are financially savvy with more women having life cover, and keeping it, than men! The long-term effects of COVID could affect South Africans for years to come SANLAM PAYS OUT OVER R4 BILLION IN CLAIMS IN 2019

Retirement » SIMPLIFYING THE RETIREMENT FUND DEATH CLAIMS PROCESS Don’t rush investment decisions in times of uncertainty Making saving a priority this Women’s Month Is the Covid-19 e-commerce boom here to stay? SOUTH AFRICA FACES WEALTH DETERIORATION CRISIS

Short-term » AUTO & GENERAL INSURANCE PUTS ITS MONEY WHERE ITS MOUTH IS Allianz and Euler Hermes strengthen Africa team Allianz: Companies face five liability loss trends in the face of the coronavirus pandemic HOW THE NEW POPI ACT AFFECTS INTERMEDIARIES Indwe embraces drone technology to help improve risk management and optimise insurance

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