First edition of the Ombudsman’s Briefcase for 2021Published: Tue, 06 Apr 21 In our first edition of the Ombudsman’s Briefcase for 2021 we take this opportunity to wish you a safe and prosperous year ahead. We face this year with a little more hope having emerged from a second wave of the coronavirus and with the COVID-19 vaccine being rolled-out. In this edition we look at insurance ...
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Holiday safety is more than just locking up and being vigilantPublished: Thu, 01 Apr 21 It is no secret that the holiday period presents an opportunity for criminals to take advantage of holiday goers. According to the South African crime statistics for 2020 released by Stats SA and the South African Police service, a total of 18 162 car-jackings and 205 959 burglaries at residential premises ...
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POPIA 101Published: Thu, 01 Apr 21 All businesses with employees, customers and suppliers must comply with POPIA, which comes into effect on 1 July 2021. Here is a practical guide to the most important aspects
With the commencement date of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI) of 1 July 2021 fast approaching, businesses ...
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F&I shifting with the timesPublished: Wed, 24 Mar 21 F&I Insurance last year celebrated 21 years of business and expansion with the appointment of a new Managing Director. This move heralds continued growth in the marketplace according to Executive Director and founder, Brian Muller.
He looks back to 1999 when, after 15 years serving in the fire services ...
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New head for F&I InsurancePublished: Mon, 15 Mar 21 Donovan Harvey, a financial management specialist and WITS MBA graduate, has been appointed Managing Director of F&I Insurance.
F&I focuses on specialist insurance risks including industrial and manufacturing risks and hospitality risks and have since expanded their business model to include general ...
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SANTAM ACQUIRES 100% OF MIRABILIS ENGINEERING UNDERWRITING MANAGERSPublished: Fri, 12 Mar 21 Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, will increase its stake in Mirabilis Engineering Underwriting Managers (Mirabilis) by acquiring the remaining 45% shareholding, subject to the fulfilment of conditions precedent for the acquisition of the remaining stake. Santam currently holds a 55% shareholding ...
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To insure or self-insure? A conundrum for fleet operatorsPublished: Thu, 04 Mar 21 Johannesburg, 4 March21: Fleet insurance is essential for businesses with vehicle fleets and drivers. With proper management and meticulousness, fleet managers can reduce insurance costs, improve the safety of employees and benefit from as much insurance cover as is required. But with escalating insurance costs, many ...
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Park any doubts: Insurance cover tips for second-hand carsPublished: Tue, 23 Feb 21 In recent months, second-hand car purchases have accelerated as the economic impact of Covid-19 and lockdowns have been felt and travel needs have changed. For some, second-hand cars are an attractive option. You may want to cut down on lifestyle costs by downsizing to a more affordable, second-hand car.
Perhaps ...
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PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE KEPT CLOSE TO THE INSUREDPublished: Tue, 16 Feb 21 The policy for the insured valuables that are governed by the “close personal custody and control requirement”, means that the insured property shall be “held by, worn or attached to the insured at all times whilst in transit. ”
The Office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance ...
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Three insurance-friendly tips for your date this weekendPublished: Wed, 10 Feb 21 Luzanne Wait, an insurance adviser at PSG Jeffrey’s Bay
In the time of Covid-19, with lockdown regulations changing frequently and some restaurants, bars, and other indoor gathering places closed or operating differently, the at-home date night has grown more popular. Many of us are simply choosing to stay ...
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Planning for your child’s education in 2021 – is it really worth it?Published: Wed, 10 Feb 21 With schools opening and closing throughout last year and the opening of schools delayed to 15 February this year, it is difficult for parents to plan and make decisions regarding the future of their children’s education. Some parents might consider home schooling as an affordable, perhaps more safe or convenient ...
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Introducing our new eNews AppPublished: Wed, 13 Jan 21 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 that would dynamically reflect and complement our more extensive Insurance Gateway website. The pages are ...
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Making it through January without gambling your financial futurePublished: Mon, 11 Jan 21 January can be a very long month for many South African families seeking to stretch December paycheques until the first payday of the New Year. Typically, this is because many companies pay their employees early in December, but this year making it to the end of January is likely to be even more difficult. That’s ...
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Keeping your 2021 in checkPublished: Wed, 06 Jan 21 Bertus Visser, Chief Executive of Distribution at PSG Insure
The new year is in full swing already, but for those who enjoyed a festive break, holding on to that holiday feeling might be quite tempting. Procrastinating can be peaceful to a point but delaying some important upgrades to your insurance cover could ...
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Keeping your 2021 in checkPublished: Wed, 06 Jan 21 Bertus Visser, Chief Executive of Distribution at PSG Insure
The new year is in full swing already, but for those who enjoyed a festive break, holding on to that holiday feeling might be quite tempting. Procrastinating can be peaceful to a point but delaying some important upgrades to your insurance cover could ...
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2020 State of the Insurance MarketPublished: Wed, 18 Nov 20 Opinion by Terence Williams, CEO of Aon South Africa
South African businesses operate in a time of unprecedented volatility across economics, demographics and geopolitics and as these risks evolve, business leaders can no longer rely on traditional risk mitigation tactics. Like the rest of the world, ...
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Top brokers acknowledged at CIB Broker AwardsPublished: Thu, 12 Nov 20
Top brokers acknowledged at CIB Broker Awards
The 2020 CIB Broker Awards took place on 6 November in Johannesburg, under strict COVID-19 protocols for a well-deserved celebration. The event recognised CIB’s best-performing brokers over the financial year ending 31 August 2020.
The ...
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