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Insurance

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
Thought Leader
/ 23 April 2025

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

By HB Senekal & Julia Choate
Investing a windfall? Make sure the contract suits your needs
Thought Leader
/ 27 October 2024

Investing a windfall? Make sure the contract suits your needs

A recent judgment underlines that it is vital to be certain that you fully understand the terms of an investment before you sign

By Karin MacKenzie
‘Cancer-related insurance claims on the rise, post-Covid-19’
Business
/ 21 May 2024

‘Cancer-related insurance claims on the rise, post-Covid-19’

Cancer accounted for about 32.3% of all insurer Liberty’s claims for 2023

By Anathi Madubela
A life disrupted
Partner Content
/ 20 November 2023

A life disrupted

Old Mutual Illness insurance keeps family in the green after a devastating diagnosis 

By Old Mutual
Hail, floods and fires: Insurers in the eye of the storm
Business
/ 16 November 2023

Hail, floods and fires: Insurers in the eye of the storm

Extreme weather events are a key risk to insurers as the climate crisis threatens to ratchet up the price of cover

By Sarah Smit
UN: Melting glaciers, heat, space debris among tipping points of risk
The Green Guardian
/ 31 October 2023

UN: Melting glaciers, heat, space debris among tipping points of risk

Extinctions, depleted groundwater and an uninsurable future are the others, and together they create instability with potentially catastrophic effects

By Sheree Bega
Income strain weighs on financial sector
Business
/ 19 March 2023

Income strain weighs on financial sector

As consumers and businesses reel from tough conditions, insurers have expressed uncertainty over whether there is room for growth

By Sarah Smit
How to claim for load-shedding damage
Business
/ 26 September 2022

How to claim for load-shedding damage

The ombudsman for short-term insurance said there has been a rise in complaints over rejected claims related to load-shedding

By Anathi Madubela
Who pays if the Eskom grid fails?
Business
/ 24 September 2022

Who pays if the Eskom grid fails?

It is unlikely that insurance will cover the damage or that the government will bail out companies

By Anathi Madubela
Hefty insurance premium hike for people living in disaster-risk areas
The Green Guardian
/ 10 September 2022

Hefty insurance premium hike for people living in disaster-risk areas

Extreme weather conditions due to climate change are set to increase, meaning higher premiums

By Mandisa Nyathi
Clients affected by insurance collusion can claim civil damages
Business
/ 1 September 2022

Clients affected by insurance collusion can claim civil damages

Eight insurance firms are being probed over price-fixing allegations. Legally, clients can claim for damages but experts say they should not hold their breath

By Anathi Madubela
The Competition Commission has eight insurance companies in its sights for collusion
Business
/ 25 August 2022

The Competition Commission has eight insurance companies in its sights for collusion

The companies are BrightRock Life, Discovery, FMI (a division of Bidvest Life) Hollard, Momentum, Old Mutual Insure, Professional Provident Society and Sanlam

By Anathi Madubela
Unvaccinated South Africans to pay more for insurance premiums
Coronavirus
/ 6 December 2021

Unvaccinated South Africans to pay more for insurance premiums

Insurance companies have adjusted their premiums and people who are not vaccinated will pay more for cover

By Anathi Madubela
Sasria to get R3.9bn from Treasury to cover July unrest insurance claims
Business
/ 5 October 2021

Sasria to get R3.9bn from Treasury to cover July unrest insurance claims

Claims totalling more than R5.8-billion had already been paid out to businesses

By Anathi Madubela
Sanlam sells UK businesses worth R5bn
Business
/ 21 September 2021

Sanlam sells UK businesses worth R5bn

The insurer ditches R5.1-billion to focus on Africa and other emerging markets

By Anathi Madubela
Mobile makes the insurance model work in Africa – and we’re just getting started
Opinion
/ 24 June 2021

Mobile makes the insurance model work in Africa – and we’re just getting started

Telecoms networks are the real drivers of financial inclusion on the continent

By Marius Botha
Why life insurance premiums become more expensive annually
Opinion
/ 19 May 2021

Why life insurance premiums become more expensive annually

Things to consider and discuss before taking out a policy

By Ashree Christian CFP®
Sounding the alarm on shack fire losses
National
/ 25 January 2021

Sounding the alarm on shack fire losses

A tech solution to fires in informal settlements comes with insurance that pays out the victims of these blazes

By Sarah Smit
Why insurance firms’ earnings are down
Business
/ 19 September 2020

Why insurance firms’ earnings are down

Covid-19 has hit the insurance industry especially hard

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Safety and security over the festive season
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Safety and security over the festive season

Safeguarding property and lives

By Sponsored Feature
Heat is on insurance companies
Article
/ 7 June 2019

Heat is on insurance companies

Disastrous events caused by climate change are a growing risk for the industry

By Lynley Donnelly
Inflation outlook remains on target
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Inflation outlook remains on target

Figures released by Statistics South Africa showed that CPI increased, mainly because of the increased cost of transport and insurance.

By Tebogo Tshwane
The issue of money and death is vulgar
Article
/ 23 November 2018

The issue of money and death is vulgar

Justice does not always serve fairness and the Momentum debacle raises the issue of good faith

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the editor: October 5 to 11
Article
/ 5 October 2018

Letters to the editor: October 5 to 11

Our readers write in about bribery allegations, insurance companies, and the passing of Chris Madibeng Mokoditoa

By Letters
The insurance industry is getting more complicated: An expert broker gives her advice
Article
/ 20 July 2016

The insurance industry is getting more complicated: An expert broker gives her advice

Regulation, compliance, globalisation and technology are making insurance complicated for clients to deal with alone

By Advertorial
Political risk claims lower in 2014
Article
/ 8 January 2015

Political risk claims lower in 2014

State insurer Sasria saw an increase in profit last year despite platinum workers downing tools for five months.

By Thalia Holmes
Insurers seek shelter from the storms
Article
/ 15 May 2014

Insurers seek shelter from the storms

Insurance claims and payouts are soaring as havoc wreaked by climate change in the form of violent storms, rain and hail continues to increase.

By Sipho Kings
Minister fingered in Air Zim scandal
Africa
/ 14 February 2014

Minister fingered in Air Zim scandal

A letter signed by then transport minister Nicholas Goche appears to have authorised underhand dealings.

By Kudzai Mashininga
Strong profitability for South African life insurers
Article
/ 6 February 2014

Strong profitability for South African life insurers

Fitch Ratings expects South African life insurers to have improved over 2013, but warned they are at risk regardless due to the slow economy.

By Staff Reporter
Cover your back when travelling
Article
/ 31 January 2014

Cover your back when travelling

When things go wrong abroad, having insurance can help avert a costly nightmare.

By Staff Reporter
Gripes can be good for business
Article
/ 19 July 2013

Gripes can be good for business

Short-term insurance customers get a yardstick with which to measure companies’ performance.

By Thalia Holmes
Incovenient truth about insurance
Article
/ 21 June 2013

Incovenient truth about insurance

High risk will keep the costs up despite the widening battle for a few elite consumers.

By Thalia Holmes
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