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OSTI - Low overturn rate does not necessarily mean insurer excellence

OSTI - Low overturn rate does not necessarily mean insurer excellence

19 April 2018 | Short Term Ombudsman

The Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) has today released its Annual Report on Operations for 2017. Key highlights for the year are that 9 962 complaints were resolved in an average turn-around time of 131 days with an amount of R87 101 354 recovered for consumers.

Do you know…about the new policyholder protection rules? - Part 4

Do you know…about the new policyholder protection rules? - Part 4

19 April 2018 | General
Insurance Act changes released for public comment

Insurance Act changes released for public comment

During the State of the Nation address in January, President Cyril Ramaphosa finally ended years of speculation when he announced that Twin Peaks will come into effect on 1 April.

A lie that’s half-truth is the darkest of all lies

A lie that’s half-truth is the darkest of all lies

17 April 2018 | FAIS Ombudsman

While others continue to do good in their efforts to treating customers fairly and going above and beyond in achieving satisfactory client services, there are the few who continue to cause damage or create a bad effect on the efforts of others.

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Not reducing premiums is unfair, says Long-Term Insurance Ombudsman

Not reducing premiums is unfair, says Long-Term Insurance Ombudsman

16 April 2018 | Life Ombudsman
Divorce order for payment of pension interest not applicable for marriages out of community of property

Divorce order for payment of pension interest not applicable for marriages out of community of property

South African Insurance Association launches 2018/19 consumer education initiative

South African Insurance Association launches 2018/19 consumer education initiative

Be entirely truthful, give all the facts when taking out a policy or reporting a claim

Be entirely truthful, give all the facts when taking out a policy or reporting a claim

13 April 2018 | Short Term Ombudsman
Do you know…about the new policyholder protection rules? - Part 3

Do you know…about the new policyholder protection rules? - Part 3

12 April 2018 | General
Bye bye FSB, hello FSCA

Bye bye FSB, hello FSCA

11 April 2018 | General
There’s a new sheriff in town

There’s a new sheriff in town

Understand the policy restrictions, says Long-Term Insurance Ombudsman

Understand the policy restrictions, says Long-Term Insurance Ombudsman

10 April 2018 | Life Ombudsman