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Why planners should not have issues with financial products

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

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!

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

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

The trend to international medical insurance

01 August 2012 | Healthcare
Can “one size fits all” work in the Employee Benefits space?

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

01 August 2012 | Employee Benefits
Two hats for reinsurers in health insurance

Two hats for reinsurers in health insurance

01 August 2012 | Healthcare
It is crucial that intermediaries assist pensioners with annuity options

It is crucial that intermediaries assist pensioners with annuity options

01 August 2012 | Investments
Steering advisers towards balanced funds

Steering advisers towards balanced funds

01 August 2012 | Investments
A life stage approach is essential for successful investing

A life stage approach is essential for successful investing

01 August 2012 | Investments
Show fire risk the door with specialist underwriting

Show fire risk the door with specialist underwriting

01 August 2012 | Short Term
The Loss Adjuster : Friend or foe?

The Loss Adjuster : Friend or foe?

01 August 2012 | Short Term