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Don’t let your insurance cover take a holiday

11 December 2017

Each December holiday season South Africans are confronted with shocking road fatality statistics. According to the AA, as many as 14,071 people died on South Africa’s roads in 2016 – a 9% increase from the12,944 deaths recorded in 2015.

R5 million required to fund the education of an average size family in SA

29 November 2017

Financial planning for education came under the spotlight at a roundtable event recently hosted by Discovery Life. The discussion focused on key insights from a White Paper Discovery Life developed on current trends in education funding and protection in South Africa, and finding solutions in response to the various trends.

How to prevent the financial hangover this festive season

28 November 2017

If the thought of the fast-approaching festive season sends you into a panic and sees you mentally tallying up added expenses, such as gifts, getaways and groceries, you may need a financial strategy to help you cope.

The underwriting disrupters – changing the face of the life insurance industry

22 November 2017

Over the last few years, the words “disruption” and “disrupters” have gained momentum and become a big part of the financial services industry, particularly in the insurance space. These days insurers are becoming banks, banks are becoming insurers, retailers are becoming banks and insurers and individuals can buy directly tailor-made insurance offerings with decreasing premiums.

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