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The difference between age rated and level rated insurance premiums

The difference between age rated and level rated insurance premiums

19 July 2016

When it comes to life insurance, a policyholder will either be charged a level rated premium or one that increases each year at a fixed percentage (i.e. an escalated premium) or in line with the age rated increases matching the increase in risk. It is important for policyholders to understand the difference between these premium patterns so that they can ensure they are paying the most appropriate rate for their life insurance, both now and in future.

Are you saving enough for your child's future?

Are you saving enough for your child's future?

19 July 2016

Saving for your children’s future is a financial gift every parent would like to provide, especially if it can shape their lives in a meaningful way.

Poor spending habits hamper consumers’ savings

Poor spending habits hamper consumers’ savings

18 July 2016

At least once in the last year, 57% of South Africans found that their income did not cover their living expenses. Recently released in the 2016 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor, this statistic highlights that consumers are understandably struggling to stretch their household budgets, and that many South Africans are not being as financially astute with their spending as they could be.

Saving on insurance in 2016

Saving on insurance in 2016

13 July 2016

For the first time in more than twenty years South Africa’s household savings as a percentage of disposable income turned negative. In light of this and the upcoming savings month, Alexander Forbes Retail, recommends that you evaluate your insurance policy and make sure that you are only paying for insurance cover that you actually need.

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Tightening your belt without compromising on savings

Tightening your belt without compromising on savings

12 July 2016
Why SA needs to build a stronger savings culture

Why SA needs to build a stronger savings culture

05 July 2016
Don’t save for retirement (just yet): Rethinking South Africa’s employee benefits model

Don’t save for retirement (just yet): Rethinking South Africa’s employee benefits model

05 July 2016
Poor financial literacy holds back many South African savers

Poor financial literacy holds back many South African savers

05 July 2016
Get a head start in life with the right risk cover

Get a head start in life with the right risk cover

20 June 2016
Life insurance: keeping up to date with the changing market

Life insurance: keeping up to date with the changing market

09 June 2016
Will you have enough cash when you or your partner dies?

Will you have enough cash when you or your partner dies?

08 June 2016
(Mis) understanding repudiated claims

(Mis) understanding repudiated claims

08 June 2016