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Old Mutual Pays Out R14.6 billion in Claims as It Nears R100 Billion Milestone

02 July 2026

In 2025, Old Mutual demonstrated its commitment to supporting policyholders during life-changing events by paying out R14.6 billion in claims.

Why young people should consider life cover before they have any ‘wealth’ to protect

23 June 2026

For many young adults, life insurance feels like something to consider later, once they’ve built wealth, started a family, or accumulated assets worth protecting.

Too young for life insurance cover? The data suggests otherwise

23 June 2026

Discovery Life claims data shows that serious illness and disability can affect young adults far earlier than many people expect. Over the last five years, Discovery Life paid R378 million in claims to clients under 30.

Age is no longer a risk factor

21 June 2026

For many South Africans, financial responsibility no longer follows a predictable path. Many younger people are becoming the primary financial support for parents and extended family long before achieving financial security themselves.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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