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How to protect your finances should a retrenchment rock your finances

08 August 2019 | General

Standard Bank, ABSA, Group Five… Retrenchments in SA in Q2 have increased by 27% from 2018. Tongaat Hulett (5000 jobs in jeopardy) and Deutsche Bank (18 000 jobs set to be cut globally) have issued the latest devastating announcements. The sustained economic downturn is putting extreme pressure on companies, with staff retrenchments being part of the fallout. In tough times, it’s therefore imperative to be prepared. If you’re thinking of making big moves like investing in a home sometime soon, consider how to protect your loved ones from the pressure of debt should a curveball come your way.

Your relationship could be your biggest financial risk

01 August 2019 | General

In love today, married tomorrow, but divorce is happening ever more regularly, and your relationship could place you at financial risk.

Life after the funeral

31 July 2019 | Funeral Cover

According to Statistics South Africa’s 2018 mid-year population estimates, life expectancy for males in South Africa was estimated at 61 years and 67 years for females – up from 52 years and 56 years respectively in 2006. This is attributed to a wide range of factors including continuing advances in medicine, better nutrition and lifestyle choices. With South Africans living longer, is their appetite for long-term insurance changing?

Insight into events claimed the most

30 July 2019 | Life Underwriting

Claim statistics play an important role in the industry, particularly as statistics provide vital information regarding industry trends. This allows you, as the adviser, to capitalise on areas of interest.

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Question

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

Answer

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

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