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Why income protection matters – for people, businesses and society as a whole

26 October 2016

Loss of income due to disability can cause great economic and personal hardship. Zurich, together with the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment at Oxford University, have published a report that sheds new light on income protection. There is untapped demand, but cost misconceptions pose a barrier. Personal experience is the biggest driver of demand.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme spent over R177 million for breast cancer drugs in 2015

19 October 2016

Breast cancer affects the young, old, women and men. Raising awareness of and supporting early detection of this most-common cancer among South African women will help save more lives. When breast cancer is detected early, the survival rate is as high as 95%. Discovery Health and the Discovery Health Medical Scheme support early detection through screening. The Scheme’s Screening and Prevention Benefit will, from 2017 as part of benefit changes, now provide clinically appropriate screening for all members, with enhanced screening benefits for those at a higher risk.

Can I get life insurance after a cancer diagnosis?

18 October 2016

Modern medical advances have made it possible for more and more people to beat cancer. When it comes to breast cancer, early detection and diagnosis mean that survival rates have gone up dramatically. In fact, almost two out of every three women with breast cancer now survive the disease beyond 20 years.

The evolution of endowments – and why they’re more relevant than ever

17 October 2016

Many investors remain sceptical about investing in endowments, due to the negative associations with old-generation products that traditionally charged high fees and offered lacklustre returns. However, given recent changes, now may be the perfect time to consider including an endowment in your investment portfolio.

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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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