Life Insurance

How the COVID-19 lockdown impacts on buying life cover

The long-term insurance members of the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) support a statement issued earlier today by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) that the collection of blood samples and medical examinations as part of underwriting for new business does not qualify as an essential service and must be avoided.

Clientèle waives waiting periods on all its funeral policies, for valid claims related to COVID-19

Clientèle is taking proactive steps to safeguard its clients’ worlds with compassion, by waiving waiting periods on all (new and existing) funeral policies, for any valid claim resulting from COVID-19.

Coronavirus Q&A: Know your employment rights

Actions have consequences

FAnews attended an RGA Client Seminar, at The Venue at the Houghton Hotel, where key industry issues in the life insurance sector were discussed.