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Add spice to the fees and commission equation

Add spice to the fees and commission equation

02 April 2012

The payment of commissions and fees by insurers to insurance brokers creates legal circumstances that were difficult to reconcile. Brokers often wear two hats, as agent of the insurance company and the insured. New Binder Regulations were supposed to solve the confusion…

Green insurance – Bridging the gap between rich and poor

Green insurance – Bridging the gap between rich and poor

01 February 2012

The economic and social divide that exists as a result of South Africa’s dual economy has created an imbalance between the insured and uninsured – especially with regards to the affordability and accessibility of insurance cover.

Outgoing CEO reflects on Altrisk successes

Outgoing CEO reflects on Altrisk successes

01 February 2012

Late last year Altrisk announced that their managing director, Craig Harding, would be stepping down to pursue personal interests through 2012. FAnews spoke to Craig to find out about his future plans and what impact his ‘departure’ would have on the company.

Mastering 45-years in the insurance industry

Mastering 45-years in the insurance industry

01 February 2012

A great deal has changed in the domestic insurance industry over the past five decades. And Ken Naidoo, Commercial Lines Director at Chartis, has seen it all! FAnews chatted to Ken about his experiences since starting in the profession in 1968...

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Putting the client at the centre of your business

Putting the client at the centre of your business

01 February 2012
No end in sight to this surplus “stripping” saga

No end in sight to this surplus “stripping” saga

01 February 2012
SARS cracks the whip on personal services providers

SARS cracks the whip on personal services providers

01 February 2012
Full disclosures of hobbies a must for life insurers

Full disclosures of hobbies a must for life insurers

01 November 2011
A specialised short-term solution for the medical industry

A specialised short-term solution for the medical industry

01 November 2011
Short-term insurer leads the claims payment revolution

Short-term insurer leads the claims payment revolution

01 November 2011
Intermediary distribution: The key to employee benefit success

Intermediary distribution: The key to employee benefit success

01 November 2011
Advancing professionalism in the financial advisory space

Advancing professionalism in the financial advisory space

01 November 2011