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Are you really protected? What you need to know to make sure insurance pays when you need it most

12 June 2024 | General

Too often life insurance and funeral policy claims result in issues, leaving many South Africans distraught as they not only suffer the loss of someone close to them, but also the safety net they expected to receive at such a tragic time.

Offshoring, reduced drawdowns, and reduced fees: How to maximise the longevity of your living annuity

12 June 2024 | General

In the savings and investment space, most attention is given to retirement. Rightly so too. If you’re going to maintain your standard of living for two, three, or even four decades after you stop working, you need to have as much money saved up as possible.

Sanlam’s claims stats reveal fascinating trends for women and youth

10 June 2024 | General

Sanlam, a leading financial services group, today released its claim statistics for 2023, showing its unwavering commitment to paying on its promise.

Critical illness, death have no respect for age

10 June 2024 | General

In 2023, one of South Africa’s leading life insurers paid out R28.85 million in claims every working day. It is a marketing headline, dear reader, and a bit of an attention grabber; but it illustrates the value that life insurance plays in you and your client’s lives. The message is clear: without this important cover, your clients and their families would be left facing serious financial hardships in addition to dealing with disease and / or loss.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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