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Wrapping up lives, not estates

16 April 2025 | Estates & Wills

No matter how busy life gets, it’s important to prioritise what we love. This includes making time to spend with the people we care about.

Mortality and morbidity risk improvements

15 April 2025 | General

Discovery Life paid R9.1 billion in claims across its group risk and individual policy portfolio in 2024, rejecting fewer than one in 100 of claims submitted. The bulk of claims paid stem from individual life claims including R3.428 billion in life cover, R1.544 billion for severe illness, R933 million for capital disability, and R673 million in income continuation benefits.

Protecting South Africa’s orphaned minors with beneficiary funds

03 April 2025 | Estates & Wills

One of a parent's biggest concerns is what will happen to their children if something happens to the parent. Who will care for the children? How will they be provided for? While the emotional loss can be overwhelming, financial security can provide some comfort and stability at this difficult time.

Cross-border estate planning for South Africans in the UAE

31 March 2025 | Estates & Wills

In our experience, a common challenge is dealing with clients who relocate to another country, sometimes permanently or indefinitely, and therefore require cross border estate planning.

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