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Why planners should not have issues with financial products

01 August 2012 | Life

I am often asked by fellow financial planners what my views are on one or other financial product. The discussion soon turns to why clients like or dislike a certain provider offering. My answers usually disappoint, because I am neither a full time product analyst nor a product peddler.

Cancer should be top of mind when writing Critical Illness covers

01 August 2012 | Life

Cancer is not a common topic that is used in everyday conversation. However, statistics indicate that it is a common occurrence that confronts women in their every-day life. Statistics show that 100 000 South African’s are diagnosed with Cancer each year. 1 in 8 of these South Africans, are female.*

Don’t go it alone – make sure you have Temporary Income Protection!

01 August 2012 | Life

A recent study conducted by FMI revealed that three out of 10 people are likely to face a temporary disability event before the age of 60. The research also confirmed that people invest in permanent rather than in temporary disability cover, with the latter accounting for only 6% of all new disability premiums sold in 2010.

Beware the “double whammy” risk in disability

01 August 2012 | Life

It is said that nothing is certain except death and taxes. While disability is not a certainty, becoming disabled is not as improbable as many of us imagine. How should you go about protecting your clients’ disability risks?

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The trend to international medical insurance

01 August 2012 | Healthcare

Can “one size fits all” work in the Employee Benefits space?

01 August 2012 | Employee Benefits

Two hats for reinsurers in health insurance

01 August 2012 | Healthcare

It is crucial that intermediaries assist pensioners with annuity options

01 August 2012 | Investments

Steering advisers towards balanced funds

01 August 2012 | Investments

A life stage approach is essential for successful investing

01 August 2012 | Investments

Show fire risk the door with specialist underwriting

01 August 2012 | Short Term

The Loss Adjuster : Friend or foe?

01 August 2012 | Short Term

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Why planners should not have issues with financial products

Cancer should be top of mind when writing Critical Illness covers

Don’t go it alone – make sure you have Temporary Income Protection!

Beware the “double whammy” risk in disability

The trend to international medical insurance

Can “one size fits all” work in the Employee Benefits space?

Two hats for reinsurers in health insurance

It is crucial that intermediaries assist pensioners with annuity options

Steering advisers towards balanced funds

A life stage approach is essential for successful investing

Show fire risk the door with specialist underwriting

The Loss Adjuster : Friend or foe?