Introducing our new eNews App Insurance Gateway is thrilled to introduce our brand new electronic newspaper. The final product is available as both a mobile and desktop application. Our aim with the app was to develop an electronic newspaper ... Read More » | | | Rule 19 – how it affects advisers and the industry, and are there tools to support advisers in complying? In September 2019, Rule 19 of the Policyholder Protection Rules underwent critical changes impacting insurers and financial advisors. The changes in relation to the termination of long-term policies brought about ... Read More » |
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1Life recognised as the top direct life insurer for the 10th year running 1Life Insurance has maintained its position as South Africa’s leading direct life insurer, with the largest market share, for the tenth consecutive year, within the long-term insurance industry. This is according ... Read More » | | | Insurance Ombudsman determines non-advice policy is void An insurer cannot hide behind the contention that a policy sold on a non-advice basis in the lower income market places the onus on the policyholder to be familiar with exclusions, the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance ... Read More » |
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1Life stats confirm the importance of healthy living amidst a possible second wave Mortality rates obtained by 1Life indicate that there has been a 233% increase in deaths between July and September this year, compared to last, with a massive increase in respiratory-related deaths.
“Covid ... Read More » | | | FOR YOUR EYES ONLY-POPIA ESSENTIALS The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has been in the making for a while, with certain aspects already introduced. It is finally set to come into full effect after President Cyril Ramaphosa said, in ... Read More » |
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The importance of having a Will Drawing up a Will can be a very sensitive and uncomfortable subject but as death is inevitable, it is always better to be prepared. As a legal document expressing your last wishes, a Will may well be the most important ... Read More » | | | What will Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's 2020 Medium Term budget offer? South Africa's economic recovery plan
The plan is aimed at fast-tracking the recovery of the economy from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines government's plan to revive the ... Read More » |
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Beneficiaries of fully underwritten life policies receive R16.7 billion in death benefits in 2019 South African life insurers paid 99% of all claims against fully underwritten individual life policies in 2019 to a value of R16. 7 billion. The 2019 annual death claim benefit statistics for fully underwritten ... Read More » | | | Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times There's plenty of evidence to prove that a Financial Adviser in your life dramatically increases your ability to manage your finances, especially in challenging circumstances.
According to the research ... Read More » |
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Review your will to account for COVID-19, advises JustMoney The COVID-19 pandemic is a timely reminder of the importance of ensuring your personal finances are in order – and a key component of this is an up-to-date will. This legal document, that should take into ... Read More » | | | SANLAM PAYS OUT OVER R162-MILLION IN COVID-19 CLAIMS South Africa: 22 September 2020: R162-million of COVID-19 related claims were paid by Sanlam Individual Life between March and August 2020; with over R17-million paid to clients for sickness and income protection ... Read More » |
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LIBERTY MAKES BOLD DECLARATION IN NEW BRAND REFRESH With a pay-off line 'In it with you' the insurer says the time to rely only on just its innovative heritage is gone. It’s time to evolve, to show up better, to connect more and truly be a life partner ... Read More » | | | One of Mzansi’s biggest fundraising events in history gets SA’s sporting legends racing for change! South African NGO, Events to Aid, in partnership with needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, today launched one of the biggest fundraising initiatives in the history of South Africa – The BrightRock Battle ... Read More » |
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1Life research: South Africa’s women are financially savvy with more women having life cover, and keeping it, than men! This Women’s Month, 1Life’s research celebrates South Africa’s women by demonstrating that they are financially savvy and leading the way.
The research shows that 12% more women have ... Read More » | | | The long-term effects of COVID could affect South Africans for years to come A report commissioned by Insurer Liberty suggests the long-term health effects of COVID-19 could mean drastic changes ahead for many South Africans. Meanwhile, the medical and financial services industries are ... Read More » |