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Life sector grows despite tough economic conditions

Life sector grows despite tough economic conditions

29 January 2015 | Life

By all accounts, 2014 proved to be a challenging year for companies in the life and retirement sectors and it looks like this will be a continuing trend in 2015. However, there are opportunities for advisers to prove themselves indispensable to clients.

The younger healthier generation and medical scheme risk pools

The younger healthier generation and medical scheme risk pools

03 November 2014 | Healthcare

The state of health of citizens in a county is a priority; as it reflects the quality of life enjoyed by its people and impacts on economic development.

A grudge purchase

A grudge purchase

03 November 2014 | Healthcare

As another year draws to a close, and consumers are faced with higher than Consumer Price Index (CPI) premium increases from their medical schemes, it is important for consumers to know how their hard-earned premiums are being allocated, and to take stock of the factors which influence these increases.

Scrapping escalating healthcare costs

Scrapping escalating healthcare costs

03 November 2014 | Healthcare

The South African private healthcare industry is currently facing a number of challenges, not least the escalating cost of healthcare. However, there is a rare opportunity to tackle this problem head on with the launch of an inquiry by the South African Competition Commission into the healthcare industry.

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Creating an uncontrollable dangerous beast

Creating an uncontrollable dangerous beast

03 November 2014 | Healthcare
Is there a light at the end of the NHI tunnel?

Is there a light at the end of the NHI tunnel?

03 November 2014 | Healthcare
Medical funds’ tariff increases for 2015

Medical funds’ tariff increases for 2015

03 November 2014 | Healthcare
Taking a stand against lacklustre medical schemes

Taking a stand against lacklustre medical schemes

03 November 2014 | Healthcare
Medical scheme' average increases for 2015

Medical scheme' average increases for 2015

03 November 2014 | Healthcare
Compare competitive pricing to avoid nasty surprises

Compare competitive pricing to avoid nasty surprises

03 November 2014 | Employee Benefits
Open your mind to a new retirement outlook

Open your mind to a new retirement outlook

03 November 2014 | Retirement
Using income protection as a Spartan shield

Using income protection as a Spartan shield

03 November 2014 | Life