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Having a say in our future, digitisation in insurancePublished: Thu, 30 Jul 20 The present is the only space in time we can influence, said Professor of Futures Studies Andre Roux at the fourth iteration of the InsureTalk Webinar series. And influenced we have been.
"The pandemic has affected us all, forcing a new way of interaction," said Craig Olivier, Chief ...
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BELT CONVEYORS IN UNDERGOUND MINESPublished: Wed, 29 Jul 20
ASSESSMENT AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF RISK
BELT CONVEYORS IN UNDERGOUND MINES
By Eugene Pretorius
A Risk Assessment on the belt conveyors in the underground metal and no-metal mines was conducted. The objective of the exercise was to determine the inherent fire risks ...
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Design “Away” Fires In Substations And TransformersPublished: Wed, 29 Jul 20
By : Eugene Pretorius. N. Dip. (Fire Tech)
Many fires can be prevented and or reduced to insignificant losses by introducing minuscule changes
at the incipient design stages of new substations and the placement of new transformers at sites. We have been involved in various ...
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SAVING IS ESSENTIAL, SO IS INSURANCEPublished: Thu, 23 Jul 20 Johannesburg, 23 July 2020 – Each year, during National Savings Month, the spotlight is firmly on educating South Africans how to increase their savings nest egg and why they should consider it. But often the role insurance can play in securing our financial futures is overlooked. The Ombudsman for Short-Term ...
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Safety features not ‘the’ priority for SA car buyers says SAMBRAPublished: Sat, 18 Jul 20 Buying a car, new or secondhand, is a big financial commitment and the buyer wants to know they are getting bang for their buck, along with all the things which they most desire in a car. Richard Green, national director of the South African Motor Body Repair Association (SAMBRA), says safety may be a consideration, ...
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The new way of servicing clients through digitisationPublished: Mon, 13 Jul 20 With the evolution of digital technologies, insurance brokers are finding new ways to optimise processes, reduce costs and most importantly connect with their customers without detracting from their role of providing risk and insurance related solutions. Face-to- face interaction has been the de-facto way for insurance ...
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Past, present and future: all the ways COVID-19 has changed insurancePublished: Fri, 10 Jul 20 The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the insurance landscape, and will probably continue to for years to come. These changes range from how financial services and insurance businesses operate, what factors are considered in deciding who gets cover and how much, and how people protect themselves against risk ...
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How to spot a financial scamPublished: Thu, 09 Jul 20 Richard Rattue, MD, Compli-Serve SA
The prevalence of online financial crime speaks to the value of personal and company data. At a recent webinar, Reuters, shared some important reminders. Even though you may have taken the necessary precautions to keep yourself safe, scams evolve just as we do. Becoming ...
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POPI ACT IS NOW IN FORCEPublished: Tue, 07 Jul 20 FIVE STEPS TO ENSURE POPI COMPLIANCE FOR DIRECT MARKETING
07 July 2020: The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI) has now come into effect and it is important that South Africa businesses adhere to the new regulations. The use of personal information is everywhere and it’s almost ...
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InsureTech supports consumers on their financial wellness journeyPublished: Wed, 01 Jul 20 InsureTech (the ability to address your Insurance needs interactively and seamlessly) supports consumers on their financial wellness journey
Iemas Insurance Brokers is at the forefront of affordable and trusted digital solutions. Managing Director, Piet Wolmarans and Operations & Compliance ...
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DRAFTING A WILL DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWNPublished: Wed, 01 Jul 20 By Christel Botha, Alexander Forbes Fiduciary Services Manager
Life in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic has given people time to reflect on their personal affairs, leading to an increase in numbers of people making and updating their Last Will and Testament in a bid to regain control over their lives ...
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Insurance Gateway Launches Virtual OfficesPublished: Fri, 26 Jun 20 Insurance Gateway developed a new way of connecting brokers to their clients. This new platform will launch 1 July 2020 and I would like to invite you to have a look. To view our offices please click the link below. Features include online appointments, instant video meetings, document management, AI, CRM and even ...
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Allianz strengthens Property line of businessPublished: Mon, 01 Jun 20 Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Africa has announced three appointments in its Property line of business. Effective July 1 2020, Ronald Dodo-Tabaziva will be joining AGCS Africa as a Lead Property Underwriter. He is a Fellow and Associate of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA), and holds ...
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Building structure for the futurePublished: Tue, 26 May 20 Bertus Visser, Chief Executive of Distribution at PSG Insure
Building insurance is a large part of most short-term insurance policies. Whether it covers your home (even if you have paid it off), your office building that you use, or the one you rent out to tenants, these properties can make up a large ...
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Trials and TribulationsPublished: Thu, 21 May 20 Even as countries hobble out of lockdown, coronavirus retains its firm grip on the planet. Dozens of vaccines against Covid-19 are being explored and tested. Can new methods accelerate the development of a solution for the pandemic?
The year was 1796. A man scraped pus from the cowpox blisters on the hands of a ...
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