Life Insurance / General

Latest claims statistics: a reality check for men

Offshore vs onshore trusts: here’s what you need to know

Offshore trusts are becoming increasingly popular with South Africans looking for broader investment options and ways to protect their assets from political and economic volatility. However, it’s important to know the key differences of offshore trusts to unlock their full benefits.

Make healthy habits a priority early on

Changing habits early on in life has great advantages, Dr Shamila Fakie, Advanced Specialist: Products and Services, Corporate Health Solutions at Sanlam Corporate, urges young South Africans to prioritise their health early on, by forming good health habits, considering cover, and accessing the care they need.

Exploring the post-pandemic mortality experience

Life insurers and their reinsurance partners are hard at work to understand the post-pandemic claims landscape, and design the type of product that will give brokers and employee benefits consultants an edge over the coming three-to-five years. “The acute phase [of the pandemic] is thankfully over; but we would like to explore some of the longer-term implications and how insurers might choose to respond to some of the [emerging] post-pandemic trends,” said Peter Barrett, SVP, Global Head Underwriting, Claims and Medical at RGA.