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Subscribe To » Newsletter  | RSS Feeds Press Room Press Archive » POSTPONEMENT NOTICE: SAIA BREAKFAST SESSION 2020 Published: Mon, 16 Mar 20 Following the national disaster declaration made by the President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, on 15 March 2020 around the spread of the coronavirus, the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has decided to postpone the SAIA Breakfast Session which was to be held on 19 March to a later date in May 2020 ... Read More » Allianz: 5 sustainability trends to watch for companies Published: Thu, 12 Mar 20 Companies can potentially face reputational damage or legal liabilities if they fail to appropriately manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s ESG team identified key trends to watch: climate change, water management, preserving biodiversity degradation ... Read More » CORONAVIRUS Q&A: KNOW YOUR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS Published: Wed, 11 Mar 20 Aadil Patel, National Head of the Employment practice and Anli Bezuidenhout, Senior Associate in the Employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr   The COVID – 19 (or "Coronavirus") is spreading. In this alert, we answer some of the most pressing questions that have been asked over ... Read More » Are joint life policies the way to go for married couples? Published: Tue, 03 Mar 20 Schalk Malan, Chief Executive Officer at BrightRock   Having life insurance cover is definitely something married couples should prioritise, and some think that having a joint life policy means better premiums and less hassle. But there are a few other factors couples must consider before committing to ... Read More » Financial planning is a must-have Published: Mon, 02 Mar 20 South Africans are indebted as they consistently depend on credit cards to pay for day-to-day expenses. This year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) speech delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa made mention of starting a sovereign wealth fund to “preserve and grow the national endowment of the nation” ... Read More » BUDGET 2020: THE RIGHT INTENT, BUT THE CHALLENGE REMAINS DAUNTING Published: Thu, 27 Feb 20 BY ARTHUR KAMP, CHIEF ECONOMIST AT SANLAM INVESTMENTS Budget 2020 is the best we could have hoped for in difficult circumstances. In essence, it aims to constrain consumption spending relative to capital expenditure, while recognising that persistent tax increases are counter-productive and constrain growth. Budget ... Read More » Liberty delivers improved results, increasing dividend by 3%, for the year ended 31 December 2019 Published: Thu, 27 Feb 20 Resilience demonstrated in the current economic climate, while continuing to invest for the future Financial highlights: Normalised headline earnings increased 42% to R3 205 million Shareholder Investment Portfolio (SIP) earnings of R1 004 million Normalised operating earnings increased 10% to R2 201 ... Read More » South Africa’s National Budget Speech 2020: A fiscal surprise Published: Wed, 26 Feb 20 South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mboweni delivered a surprising budget for 2020/21 before Parliament today by opting not to increase tax rates, highlighting the fact that in the current economic environment, substantial increases are likely to be ineffective. The focus of the budget over the last ... Read More » Coronavirus and its effects on international trade and insurance Published: Thu, 13 Feb 20 The deadly novel coronavirus outbreak (2019-CoV) has resulted in passenger and cargo ships being quarantined around the world, partial and complete travel bans to parts of China and shipping and airlines being unable or unwilling to deliver cargo to the contractual destination. Malcolm Hartwell, head of ... Read More » FIVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR WILL YOU MAY BE TOO AFRAID TO ASK Published: Mon, 10 Feb 20 Johannesburg, 10 February 2020, Between trying to earn a living, getting the grocery shopping done and squeezing in a gym workout, many of us avoid thinking about the inevitable – what would happen to our ‘stuff’ if we die? This may be why we avoid making sure we have an updated and valid Will in ... Read More » Euthanasia 44 years later: a case of deja vu Published: Thu, 30 Jan 20 The debate around euthanasia and its legal implications has stirred again due to the recent case of Professor Sean Davison, charged with three counts of murder in circumstances where the deceased’s had asked him for assistance in their deaths. Understandably, faced with a very long prison sentence if convicted ... Read More » The man who couldn't die... Published: Thu, 30 Jan 20 Professor Pieter Carstens   Insurance Gateway attended Norton Rose Fulbright’s Health Law Practice and Professor Pieter Carstens presentation on Wednesday, 29 January 2020. Where Professor Carstens shared his journey from being diagnosed with aggressive squamous cell carcinoma of the skull, his search ... Read More » Cyber attackers’ home in on South African businesses Published: Mon, 27 Jan 20 Ransomware industry flourishes in SA while business are largely unprepared for the business interruption and financial fallout of a breach   In a recent Carte Blanche episode, the investigative news programme revealed that South Africa had faced a number of major cyberattacks during 2019 – one of ... Read More » SELECTING THE WRONG DIRECTORS FOR THE SOE AND SOC BOARDS HAS BEEN DISASTROUS Published: Fri, 24 Jan 20 By Terrance M. Booysen and peer reviewed by Jene’ Palmer CA(SA) (CGF Lead Independent Consultant)    As most South Africans eagerly awaited some reprieve from a year of constant and negative bombardment, be this over matters such as a massively contracted economy, rising unemployment, state capture, ... Read More » 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 » Page:  12  of 2 More News » Healthcare » Negligent failure to perform caesarean section in time (UK) 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 Investment » Disease and downgrades: Diary of a bad year for SA Moody’s downgrade and what it means for investors COFACE SA: Review of the credit insurance sector by Moody's How high volatility can offer investors good opportunities to buy Hard choices for Budget 2020 Retirement » OLD MUTUAL CORPORATE WELCOMES RENEWED COMMITMENT TO ALIGN PENSION AND PROVIDENT FUNDS COMPARING THE BENEFITS OF A TAX FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND A RETIREMENT ANNUITY FUND Financially independent parents on the wish list this festive season Tomorrow’s retirement industry will be radically different – So what should pension funds be thinking about now? Where technology meets real people – the trustees’ dilemma Short-term » GENRIC Insurance Company donates to Government’s Solidarity Fund Must-knows for a minor car accident Why you need insurance in the palm of your hand for all those ‘oops, eina, wuuu shem’ moments. Risk challenges and economic outlook set to make 2020 another challenging year NATSURE JOINS COMPASS INSURE PARTNERS From The Glossary » Equity General Funds: Foreign equity funds may invest in shares from equity markets across the globe. A maximum of 15 percent can be in cash or invested locally. General funds invest across all market sectors. The benchmark is the Morgan Stanely Captial World Index. More Definitions »