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Subscribe To » Newsletter  | RSS Feeds Press Room Press Archive » Protecting your Identity this Holiday Season Published: Wed, 04 Dec 19 The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) encourages consumers to consider taking extra care in protecting their identity this festive season. Criminal activity tends to increase considerably over the holiday season. It is also often a time for criminals to take advantage of consumers through several cybercriminal ... Read More » What is the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Published: Mon, 02 Dec 19 Cyber Monday originated in the US and is a marketing term used for the Monday after Thanksgiving. It was created by retailers to encourage people to shop online. The term was coined by Ellen Davis of the National Retail Federation and Scott Silverman, and has actually been around ... Read More » Interview with Bright Rock CEO, Schalk Malan about their ground-breaking temporary disability cover Published: Mon, 11 Nov 19 In October 2019 Needs-matched life insurance provider, BrightRock, announced enhancements to their temporary expenses cover. Read More More recently Insurancegateway® Interviewed Schalk Malan to not only learn more about their product enhancements but also to talk about Bright Rock’s strategic ... Read More » A high road scenario for diabetes reversal Published: Wed, 06 Nov 19 There is a growing body of research that suggests that one of the world’s most devastating illnesses, diabetes, can be reversed. Medical and nutrition experts Prof Tim Noakes and Dr Neville Wellington and actuary Sarah Bennett told attendees at the recent 2019 Actuarial Society of South Africa Convention that ... Read More » Why looking for a catalyst is not always helpful Published: Wed, 23 Oct 19 Anet Ahern, CEO, PSG Asset Management   As any parent of young children will attest, the need to know “why” and “when” is a natural human tendency. It is also the mainstay of daily market commentary and investment articles. Human beings believe that if we know why something happened, ... Read More » Liberty announces two-in-one income protection Published: Tue, 22 Oct 19 A move towards celebrating the side hustle and gig economy More South Africans are working two jobs in order to earn multiple incomes. In July 2019, Henley Business School of South Africa (HBSA) released a study titled, "What is the future of work in South Africa? Examining the Side Hustle Economy. " ... Read More » BrightRock launches market-first advancements to its temporary disability cover Published: Tue, 22 Oct 19 Needs-matched life insurance provider, BrightRock, has announced enhancements to its temporary expenses cover – changes that, according to its CEO, Schalk Malan, it hopes will significantly benefit policyholders and filter through to the rest of the industry. The enhancements include: the addition of new conditions ... Read More » It’s meant 2B: Make a date with your estate planner before it’s too late Published: Tue, 17 Sep 19 Recent changes to Section 2B of the Wills Act may bring some short-term relief in the already stressful time during divorce or death. Do you understand how the change may impact you?   “In short it means that the Law now gives you three months after your divorce to amend your will to remove, ... Read More » Short-term insurance savvy goes the distance Published: Wed, 11 Sep 19 Short-term insurance savvy goes the distance In the spirit of Spring, here are some top tips for women to follow to refresh their short-term insurance cover, while staying both cost-effective and safe. Relook luxury and upgrade your outlook It can be very expensive to specify items like cell phones, notebooks, ... Read More » 1Life launches 1Life Vantage Published: Thu, 22 Aug 19 1Life announced the launch of their new digital intermediary solution for life and investment financial advisors – 1Life Vantage - aimed at enabling financial advisers to provide superior financial planning, product advice and ongoing product service to customers for long-term insurance and investment products ... Read More » Introducing Our New Website! Published: Mon, 29 Jul 19 The Insurance Gateway® team is excited to share our new website with you. Given our strategic objectives for 2019 and the fact that our last website redesign was over five years ago, we decided on a much anticipated mid-year launch. za was founded in 2005 by the late Michael Stoker as an insurance and financial ... Read More » FSCA appoint the new Divisional Executive for Conduct of Business Supervision Published: Fri, 28 Jun 19 FSCA commissioner, Mr Abel Sithole has appointed Ms. Kedibone Dikokwe as the Divisional Executive: Conduct of Business Supervision, effective from 1 July 2019. This is the division that supervises the way financial institutions interact with their customers. Dikokwe will oversee the implementation of the FSCA's ... Read More » More News » Healthcare » Failure to warn of risks of surgery does not give rise to automatic claim for damages Genesis Medical Scheme announces the lowest contribution increase for 2020 Top tips if you’re considering a medical scheme or benefit change 2019 – Customer Satisfaction Index for Medical Schemes Shows Underwhelming Performances South African Employer Medical Benefit Costs to Increase 10 Percent in 2020, Aon Survey Forecasts Investment » Five simple insights can make you a better investor in 2020 Early intervention key for organisations heading towards financial distress South Africa’s consumers are ‘Tapping and Scanning’ to pay, says FNB How to manage money as a family Tomorrow’s retirement industry will be radically different – So what should pension funds be thinking about now? Retirement » Financially independent parents on the wish list this festive season Where technology meets real people – the trustees’ dilemma Longevity in estate planning Gender matters: For Women, healthcare and retirement planning challenges are often greater and more complex Will you outlive your savings? Short-term » When does a claim under a liability policy prescribe? SAIA Encourages Property and Household Contents Owners to Take Precautions During Load Shedding Guard against under-insurance Prep like a pro - top risk and insurance tips for the holidays Road Safety – Drinking and Driving Remains a Major Concern for Road Safety Efforts From The Glossary » Target Risk Clause: A clause within a reinsurance contract which excludes cessions on nominated major risks such as: _ Certain high value risks, for example bridges, tunnels, art collections, which produce very large capacity problems in the insurance market. _ Large hazardous risks on which insurance is difficult to place. 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