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Insurers implementing stringent measures to prevent fraudulent claims

30 November 2012

More stringent measures being implemented by South African insurers to detect and prevent fraudulent death, disability and funeral cover claims reveals the importance that these companies are now placing on such action and the risks to consumers who choos

FIA: Credit life insurance option may cost consumers more than expected

13 November 2012

When a consumer arranges financial assistance in the form of credit for a purchase - whether via a credit card or retail store account - it has become common practice for the institution to offer some form of life insurance to ensure that the outstanding

Financial services industry estabilishes human capital development steering committee to boost professionalism

22 October 2012

In order to oversee and drive the professional standards of the South African short-term insurance industry, a number of industry associations have joined forces to form the Short Term Insurance Human Capital Development Steering Committee.

FIA launches new initiative to combat fraud

18 September 2012

In an effort to combat fraudulent activities or practices that do not comply with the requirements of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act and negatively impact consumers, financial intermediaries and the broader industry as a whole

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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